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Why Am I Constantly Waking Up at 3am?In my coaching practice, I see a lot of people that are waking up at 3am. I mean A LOT of people. Three AM is such a universally popular time to wake up, in fact, that I decided to write a blog about it. This means that you can stop your Google search right now because I’ve got you covered. I did the research and came up with 8 common reasons this is such a prevalent wake-up time.
You Are Not AloneOne of the things that seriously sucked for me during my decades-long stint of insomnia was the unshakable sense of loneliness I felt being wide-awake in the middle of the night while everyone else was sleeping. I positively yearned to be a part of the larger collective.
What is the Significance of 3am?Here are the most noteworthy theories about WHY people wake up at 3am: 1.That’s when we cycle from deep sleep into lighter sleep. Humans wake up roughly five to seven times a night. Most of the time, these waking’s are so brief we don't even remember them. The deepest stage of sleep occurs in the first 4 to 41/2 hours of sleep. So, if you go to bed at around 11pm, by 3am, you're mostly out of deep sleep and shifting into lighter sleep (the REM stage). The brain is more active during light sleep, so rolling over to snooze again may not be as automatic as it is earlier in the night.
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7. What organ is associated with 3am? The traditional Chinese body clock shows us which organs correspond with which 2-hour window on the clock. For example: Liver time is 1am to 3am.
So, How Do You Fall Back to Sleep After Waking Up?If you’re waking up, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a bad sleeper or that you have insomnia. Waking up at night, in and of itself, isn’t a problem. However, waking up and staying awake can be.
Supporting you in all things sleep, Beth Kendall MA, FNTP Holistic Sleep Coach Health Disclaimer: The information and other content provided in this blog, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. Tired of doing everything imaginable and getting nowhere with your sleep?Get my FREE EMAIL COURSE and learn:- Why there's no mystery to insomnia - The most important thing to know about sleep - Why sleep hygiene doesn't work -How to create a "sleeper's identity" - The ONE (and only) thing you need to sleep -Why most sleep programs miss the mark - The biggest myths about sleep - How to end insomnia for good I take the guesswork out of insomnia so you don't have to figure it out anymore.Enter your name and best email to start right NOW. What does waking up at 3am mean?If you wake up at 3 a.m. or another time and can't fall right back asleep, it may be for several reasons. These include lighter sleep cycles, stress, or underlying health conditions. Your 3 a.m. awakenings may occur infrequently and be nothing serious, but regular nights like this could be a sign of insomnia.
What is the meaning of 3 am?While there's no specific reference to 3am in the bible, it's mentioned often that God sends people messages in their dreams. The “witching hour” is sometimes referred to as the “Devil's hour.” Some people equate Christ's time of death, 3pm, with its opposite, 3am, as a time of evil presence.
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