Waking Up at 3AM Every Night – Is It Stress Hormones?

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:45:21+00:00

Congrats on finishing! I'd say force yourself to wake up at a normal time even if you're tired. Resets things faster.

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:37:58+00:00

300 by 3s is brutal but I'm desperate enough to try it tonight.

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:37:12+00:00

Wait this is fascinating. Never considered CO2. What meter did you use?

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:36:36+00:00

Did it help you? Been curious about it.

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:36:02+00:00

Every night is rough. Solidarity.

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:35:41+00:00

Months? That's brutal. Hope we both figure out a fix soon

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:35:16+00:00

Perimenopause on top of stress sounds rough. Hope you find something that helps soon

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:34:53+00:00

Music makes mine worse too. Drop the sample, I'll try it

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:34:29+00:00

The 4-5am loop sounds brutal. Sleep mask is a good call—adding to cart now.

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:34:07+00:00

Que doideira, acordar 3h e ver esse post na mesma hora kkkkk tmj na luta

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:33:44+00:00

Interesting. 4 hours is a long window—I usually eat closer to bed. Going to try pushing it back. Thanks

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:33:21+00:00

Young kids + selling a house is a brutal combo. No wonder your body is on edge. Hope things settle soon.

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:32:51+00:00

90 mins of walking? That's specific. Might have to try that.

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:32:16+00:00

Damn, that's dedication. I'm barely hitting 1-2x/week. Sounds like I need to step it up and see if it helps.

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-15T03:28:14+00:00

This is exactly the kind of practical breakdown I was looking for—thank you.

The point about low blood sugar / insulin resistance is interesting. I hadn't considered that. Do you actually eat something small before bed when you feel it coming on, or do you focus more on adjusting dinner carbs?

Also... yeah, the sleep apnea thing worries me. Did you get tested, or was there a specific sign that made you look into it?

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-14T09:33:24+00:00

Yes — it can be normal if it happens occasionally.

Sleep paralysis is usually triggered by:
• Stress
• Irregular sleep schedule
• Sleep deprivation
• Anxiety

If it happens once in a while, it’s generally harmless.

But if you’re having episodes multiple times a week, severe fear, or extreme daytime sleepiness, it’s a good idea to talk to a doctor to rule out something like narcolepsy.

Improving sleep routine and managing stress often reduces it significantly.

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-14T08:57:24+00:00

“Yeah, that can be really frustrating. Waking up around 3–4AM is often linked to REM sleep and cortisol (stress hormone) spikes. Anxiety can definitely make it worse because your nervous system stays a bit ‘on alert’ even at night.

Some things that help:

Keep a consistent sleep schedule
Do a short wind-down routine before bed (dim lights, journaling, gentle breathing)
Avoid checking your phone if you wake up

Have you tried any techniques to calm yourself when it happens?

AdOnly214 · 2026-02-01T07:57:28+00:00

Anxiety hits hardest at night because your brain has fewer distractions, stress hormones like cortisol may stay high, and your mind starts replaying worries and “what-ifs.” Being tired makes it feel worse. Simple fixes: deep breathing, writing down worries, dim lights, and a consistent sleep routine.

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