What’s Really Keeping You Up at 3AM?
What’s Really Keeping You Up at 3AM?
I was interviewed by Yahoo Lifestyle to discuss why so many people find themselves awake around 3am. In the piece, I explain how changes in sleep cycles, age, and stress can make us more vulnerable to waking during lighter stages of sleep.
I also speak about the role of the sympathetic nervous system, the natural cortisol rise that occurs around 3.30am, and why elevated stress levels can make that wake-up time more likely.
The interview outlines when this pattern is harmless, when it may signal insomnia, and what to consider if it’s happening regularly.