I couldn't wake up when I was a child, and I couldn't sleep when I grew up, which is a true portrayal of many people. As I get older, waking up in the middle of the night becomes more and more frequent, and what is worse is that I toss and turn and can't fall asleep again after waking up.
Waking up early may be sick
If you usually wake up too often or affect the quality of sleep, you should pay attention, which may be related to the following diseases:
Depression and anxiety
Typical depression and insomnia have a characteristic of early awakening. Wake up at least an hour earlier than usual, and more often wake up two hours or more early.
In a certain area of the brain, if the level of the neurochemical transmitter serotonin is low, the person will be depressed, and at the same time, if the level of serotonin is insufficient, the sleep time will be shorter, which is manifested as early awakening.
Thyroid disease
An overactive thyroid gland causes a rapid heartbeat and a surge in adrenaline production, causing insomnia and anxietyAn underactive thyroid can increase the likelihood of developing sleep apnea by 35%.
Acid reflux
The discomfort of heartburn makes it impossible to sleep, and even when there is no feeling of heartburn, the acid in the esophagus can trigger a reflex that disrupts sleep.
Breathing problems
Seasonal allergies, colds can cause tossing and turning at night or early awakenings, and other factors can narrow the airways, such as a deviated septum, nasal polyps, and enlarged tonsils.
In addition to illness, aging and bad lifestyle Xi can also make you wake up early:
Hormonal changes
As we age, the secretion of melatonin and growth hormone decreases, resulting in a decrease in the quality of both deep and light sleep, and early awakening occurs.
Vitamin D deficiency
Harvard researchers have found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with poor sleep quality, and it directly affects the part of the brain that plays a role in sleep.
Always look at your phone
If you spend a lot of time before bed, binge**, watching shows, or playing games, the blue light on the screen prevents your body from producing melatonin.
Drink alcohol before bedtime
In the first few hours after falling asleep, the body metabolizes alcohol, which affects sleep and REM phases. This can make people restless in the second half of the night, affect sleep quality, and lead to early awakenings.
In addition, factors such as going to bed too early and taking too long naps are also causes of early awakening.
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