Why You May Wake Up Between 3:00 and 5:00 A.M.: The Science, Stress Factors, and History Behind Early-Morning Wakefulness
Waking up in the quiet hours before sunrise can feel strange, frustrating, and sometimes unsettling. One moment you are asleep, and the next you are staring into the darkness, wondering why your body suddenly decided it was time to wake up. For many people, this happens repeatedly between 3:00 and 5:00 a.m., a time when…