Waking Up Between 3 am and 5 am? Here’s What It Means

Do you always sleep through the night without problems?

Or, are you like much of the population and find yourself waking up at 3 am, unable to fall back asleep?

If you’re part of the second group, it’s important to figure out what may be causing you to wake up and,

most importantly, how to prevent it from continuing. This is what your sleepless nights mean and how to finally get the rest you need.

Why You Keep Waking Up At 3 am

Sleepless woman suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea or stress.

Tired and exhausted lady. Headache or migraine. Awake in the middle of the night.

Frustrated person with problem. Alarm clock with time.

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Waking up in the middle of the night is often a very frustrating experience.

You lie there as the minutes tick by, and all you can think about is how tired you will feel at work the next day.

There are many reasons why you are waking up at 3 am. Figure out what your reason is,

and you will be well on your way to solving the problem.

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