Why do you wake up in the middle of the night? Sometimes we wake up out of the blue, in the middle of the night. We are sleeping soundly, and in a moment we are wide awake, and we often end up wondering what has possibly woken us up. No loud noises, no doors, nothing at all, then what is the cause?

A lot of articles might have warned you that this happens because someone has been staring at you for a long time. But that is just too paranormal of a fact, right? It is not necessarily this, don’t you panic. There are various factors that lead you to wake up amidst your sleep. Read on.

1. Extreme temperatures

The ideal temperature at which you should be sleeping should range from 15 to 19 degrees. It could have possibly been too hot or too cold when you woke up randomly that night.

Maintain the ideal temperature mentioned above to sleep soundly and to reduce the probability of waking up in the middle. If you sleep with a blanket, you might have to lower the temperature accordingly.

2. Medical Issues

We do get waken up in the middle due to bathroom needs, don’t we? We should blame the excess intake of water or tea we had right before bed! This is normal; you don’t need to freak out.

Some people suffer from nocturia, which is a condition wherein you feel like frequently peeing, especially during the night. This happens when there are hormonal fluctuations in the body or some malfunctioning of the bladder. Don’t ignore this situation and consult a doctor.

3. Loud Neighbours

We might miss out on this possibility, but it is possible that we are disturbed by a very noisy neighborhood. It could be barking dogs, people who play their music rather loud or even the fridge’s motor in that case. It has an impact on our sleep cycle, causing us to wake up suddenly.

Experts suggest to use earplugs in such situations or try playing white music in the room you sleep. If your roommate snores, you can either ask them to move out or drag them to a doctor!

4. Excess Partying

Partying causes adrenaline rush causing our brain to have a hormonal rush right before sleeping. If you consume alcohol during this party, you ought to sleep lighter.

The alcohol which mixes with our blood takes quite some time to process. This is an added challenge for the body that needs rest. It is quite natural to keep twisting and turning all night in such a condition if you have had booze.

5. Sleep Apnea

This is usually seen in men over 50 years of age, but it can happen to anyone, literally. It can be seen widely in obese people. This condition has an impact on the muscles of the throat which restricts a good flow of air to the lungs. This causes a jerk, causing one to wake up.

This condition can be fatal if not treated well. Surgery does rectify this condition, or some doctors suggest the CPAP machine sleep better.

6. Psychological Issues

People suffer severely when they are going through anxiety or depression. Seeking professional help is the best way to resolve such issues.

7. Being Restless

Yes, ‘Restless leg syndrome’ is a thing. It happens when once legs cause weird sensations like bugs crawling or itching or something similar causing one to have disturbed sleep. This can be cured if you indulge in warm baths before sleep. If it continues to persist, consulting a doctor is recommended.

8. Acidity

Gas does cause our body to become uncomfortable, believe it or not. If you consume any kind of junk like pizza or something similar before hitting the bed, don’t be surprised if you wake up in the middle of the night.

So next time you wake up in the middle of the night, do not panic. You now can predict the probable causes. Share this article to help someone and to free them from fearful thoughts!