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Tired of waking up at 2am..Sonata

Sleep Health | Last Active: Sep 10, 2023 | Replies (66)
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@ev2nana

I wake up multiple times at night and often have difficulty falling asleep after the third awakening. Any thoughts? Any suggestions

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Scott, Volunteer Mentor | @IndianaScott | Oct 11, 2018

Hi @ev2nana I wish I had some magic ideas, but all I can say is after the interruption in my sleep pattern while caring for my wife it took my body over two years to begin to finally get back to anything close (but not the same) pattern as before. My GP actually told me it can take time to readjust your sleep patterns once they are altered.
Just my experience.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Oct 11, 2018

@ev2nana The causes of sleep interruption can be many.
Environmental/physical: is there a temperature change in the room? Do you have a bed partner who is restless, disturbing your sleep? Do you first cuddle under a lot of bedclothes for the comfort, then awaken when your body temp changes? Did you eat or drink within an hour of bedtime, possibly causing a sugar spike and drop in your system? Are you wearing pajamas or nightgown that are binding your movement as you sleep? Sleep apnea?
Emotional/mental: are there issues in your life that you are facing right now, that won't let you relax? Are you a caretaker for someone, and wake up to check on them? Is your brain unable to "turn off" to let you rest?
I hope you find a solution to your dilemma. Myself, I haven't had a decent night sleep in decades.
Ginger

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Ron Rubenzer | @user_cha272278 | Oct 11, 2018

Fascinating article. Are there any Gender differences in sleep difficulties? Some women state they go to bed freezing and wake up sweating. Some say they ruminate a lot. Any tips to help (sleep tapes). Here is a small that may help students sleep a little better.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Oct 11, 2018

Hi, @ev2nana - I'd like to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am sorry to hear about your waking up multiple times at night and having trouble falling asleep after the third time. Glad to see that @IndianaScott @user_cha272278 and @gingerw have offered you some input on this.

I have merged your post with this discussion, "Tired of waking up at 2 a.m.," so you could talk with even more others talking about similar situations. Please meet @contentandwell @ladybirder @emgold2013 and @eliana5. I trust they may also have some input for you.

Are you usually giving up after the third time and getting up for the day, or how have you decided to manage that?

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