For nearly a month now, I have been waking up really early (Sometimes about 4AM) and am often not able to fall back to sleep which leaves me feeling tired and miserable in the day.
Sleeping pills have helped but make me feel groggy and I don't want to get dependant on them.
Has anyone had sinilar experiences? Do you know what could be causing this?
I am male, 25 and do lots of exercise. I don't drink much.
I have no problem getting to sleep, just keep waking up really early.
2006-11-20 23:10:32 · 8 answers · asked by abluebobcat 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Could you be suffering from depression? I have the same difficulty and was told that the waking early is one of the symptoms.
Do not go down the sleeping pill route, they can be dangerous at worst and addictive.
Sounds wierd, but a cup of hot milk before bed and a lettuce sandwich when you wake miight help you.
Actually, just looking at your question again unless you test your blood sugars regularly anyway, your blood sugars automatically dip quite dramatically between 3 and 4 give or take a few minutes either way. I am diabetic and some times the waking is a warning symptoms that I have gone too low. Get it checked out.
Good luch.
2006-11-21 01:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by zakiit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many hours do you sleep? It is commonly accepted that the human body needs 8 hours. But some test have shown that certain subjects needed less. Some only 4 hours. Maybe you get all the sleep your body needs.
Napoleon said that "an intelligent man only needs 4 hours sleep at night".
Try going to bed later, if you don't like waking up so early.
2006-11-21 07:20:01 · answer #2 · answered by maxon475 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe there's something on your mind that subconsciously is affecting you and waking you at these odd times? To ensure I get a good nights sleep I always have chamomile tea or a glass of milk before bed and sometimes a bath with special oils-Boots Botanics aromatherapy to help you sleep. Don't eat after 9pm as your digestive system will keep you awake! Can't really think of anything else but feel your pain and hope this helps!
2006-11-21 07:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wake up really early sometimes. if its sort of 4am i usually go downstairs and watch telly and fall asleep in the setee.
Try going to bed really late one night and see what time you get up.
Is there something waking you up eg/ central heating coming on?
2006-11-21 07:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by tera_the_giga_dragon_bytes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be your body's way of saying you've had enough sleep. Seriously, if your getting concerned about it, go see a doctor.
2006-11-21 07:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
early waking is a sign of depression or anxiety.
2006-11-21 07:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by Phish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe ur just like me. i've never had a full nights sleep since i was about 9. I just learned to adjust to it. c'est la vie
2006-11-21 07:19:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm like that at the mo it's because I have things on my mind.
2006-11-21 07:20:37 · answer #8 · answered by MANC & PROUD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋