Waking up during the night is not unusual. Many people may have woken up in the middle of the night without knowing. But if this happens frequently, it can be frustrating. In which the reason for waking up in the middle of the night is caused by many things But no matter what the cause, poor sleep or waking up in the middle of the night will take time for the body to return to its new sleep cycle. Causing us to wake up tired until we may Affect the activities of the next day or may affect your health in the long term.

Usually, our brains work in cycles when we sleep. It is divided into two phases, starting from the normal sleep phase (Non-Rapid Rye Movement or Non-REM) and then gradually entering the dreaming phase (Rapid Eye Movement or REM) after sleeping for about 90 minutes and then it will cycle back. The dreaming phase every 90 minutes is counted as one cycle of the sleep cycle. 

For this reason, getting a good night’s sleep without disturbance is very important for health. Especially during sleep and dreaming Because it is a period to generate energy for the body and brain to perform the next day’s activities. This article will help resolve some of the reasons for waking up in the middle of the night. And suggest simple cope methods to try and adapt to each other

Why and how to cope with waking up in the middle of the night

Waking up in the middle of the night can be caused by reasons related to our own body or the sleep-disturbing environment, for example: 

Sleep apnea (sleep apnea)

Sleep apnea It is a common sleep disorder. And it is considered a condition that should be investigated because it is a condition characterized by intermittent sleep apnea. With frequent apnea, the patient may fall asleep all night and not get enough rest. It also causes the oxygen level in the blood to drop and the heart can malfunction.

The most common symptoms in people with sleep apnea are unusually loud snoring. Waking up in the middle of the night due to shortness of breath.