Lifestyle Desk – If you wake up suddenly at night and then have trouble sleeping again, then it should not always be ignored considering it normal. It is normal to wake up occasionally at night, but if this happens continuously, you do not sleep for a long time after waking up or you feel tired even after waking up in the morning, then problems like stress, insomnia or sleep apnea may be the reason behind it. Good sleep is important for both body and mind. Lack of sleep can cause fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating and ability to work throughout the day. In such a situation, it is important to understand the reason for frequent waking up at night.

What is the reason for waking up at night?

The most common reasons for frequent night awakenings include stress and anxiety. The mind is not able to relax completely by being worried about something throughout the day or by continuously thinking about it. In such a situation, a person may have the problem of waking up in the middle of the night even after sleeping.

Apart from this, sleeping environment also affects sleep. Too much light in the room, noise, heat or cold, uncomfortable mattress or wrong pillow can also cause sleep disturbance. Drinking too much tea and coffee at night, using mobile or laptop for long hours and changing the sleeping time every day can also disturb the sleep pattern.

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a condition in which a person has difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep despite getting adequate time and opportunity. Due to this, you may wake up repeatedly during the night, it may take a long time to get back to sleep after waking up, or you may wake up earlier in the morning than usual.
Insomnia can cause fatigue, irritability, lethargy and difficulty concentrating the next day. If this problem persists for a long time and starts affecting everyday life, then it is important to consult a doctor.

What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep- problem in which a person's breathing may repeatedly stop and then start again while sleeping. Due to this, symptoms like sudden awakening at night, loud snoring, gasping in sleep or feeling of suffocation may appear.

Many times a person himself does not realize that his breathing is stopping at night. A family member may notice problems like snoring, shortness of breath or sudden gasps. If you feel too sleepy during the day or your body does not feel fresh even after waking up in the morning, then this should also not be ignored.

How to get good sleep at night?

1. For good sleep, the most important thing is to keep the time of sleeping and waking up regular. Being physically active during the day and getting regular exercise can also help improve sleep quality.
2. It is better to reduce the use of mobile, laptop and other screens at least some time before sleeping. Instead, activities like reading a book, listening to light music or relaxation can be done.
3. The sleeping room should be quiet, dark and comfortable. Use of comfortable mattress and pillows is also important. It can be beneficial to avoid eating too much tea, coffee or heavy food before sleeping at night.
4. If you wake up repeatedly at night, do not sleep again for a long time, have loud snoring or have problems like stopping breathing while sleeping, then do not ignore it as normal. In case of persistent problem, it is better to consult a doctor and get the exact cause investigated.