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Why do I wake up every hour, on the hour?

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Profile: softSugar96
softSugar96
January 12th, 2018 8:19pm
you can be experiencing a stressor, which can cause you to lose sleep, or you could be experiencing a medical condition called insomnia, which makes it hard to fall and stay asleep. If this is a recurring thing, you should seek professional consultation
Profile: MagnanimousSymphony
MagnanimousSymphony
January 26th, 2018 1:37am
There are many reasons this could happen. First and foremost, I would recommend going to the doctor and speaking with them about this. They may recommend that you participate in a sleep study, which will help them better understand what could be causing you to wake up so frequently, and whether it's something physical or emotional that is troubling you.
Profile: AthenaD
AthenaD
January 27th, 2018 1:24am
Waking up every hour on the hour could be different causes. It could be stress, insomnia or simply needing to go the bathroom.
Profile: kindsoul129
kindsoul129
April 25th, 2018 12:20am
I'm not sure! Sleep can be interrupted for any number of reasons. Practising good sleep hygiene can help - things like having a regular routine before bed, coming off technology an hour before sleep, minimising lights or noises in your bedroom and keeping the room a comfortable temperature can help. A sleep talk-down meditation can also help you relax into a deeper stage of sleep (plenty on you tube). If things don't improve check in with your doctor for more help from a specialist.
Anonymous
May 29th, 2016 7:06am
You might be having insomnia, the kind that makes it hard for you to stay asleep. Maybe you could see a sleep doctor to determine the cause.
Profile: Taraisheretohelpudarling
Taraisheretohelpudarling
July 26th, 2018 5:47pm
You maybe too worried about an event you’re going to experience or you might not be comfortable enough make sure to make your bed the most comfortable place
Anonymous
July 10th, 2016 2:17pm
You might be stressed, there is maybe something that is haunting you, in which case the best thing you can do is to monitor your thoughts to see what you are struggling with.
Anonymous
September 5th, 2018 8:37pm
You may be suffering from insomnia. I have the aame thing and i know how annoying it is. Try using relaxing essential oils or take melatonin. If you don't know what melatonin is it is a natural sleep aid and it helps me sometimes. There is also a lavender essential oil spray. You spray it on your pillow before bed and it is supposes to hepp you sleep better and fall asleep faster. If nothing else works maybe you should discuss this with a doctor and maybe they can do a sleep study to see what's going on with you or they may give you a prescription or advice.
Profile: windfox3
windfox3
February 14th, 2019 9:09pm
There are many things that affect the sleep cycle and the Circadian Rhythm. It can be as simple as having too much caffeine or sugar before you go to sleep. It can be that you have not had enough sunlight to boost melatonin production in your body at night. It can be hormones fluctuating, or too much light seeping into your bedroom that your retinas absorb through your eyelids. You can start by checking your diet/eating habits and clear your bedroom environment from any distractions (noise as well as light). If that does not work, you might want to consult a medical professional such as your doctor or sleep specialist for further evaluation.