Sleep interrupted: What to do, and what not to do, when you wake up and can’t drift back offAnyone who has ever woken up in the middle of the night and struggled to go back to sleep knows the toll insomnia can take the following day. Sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome, can also cause people to wake up during the night. When you wake up in the middle of the night, it’s best to stay in bed at first, try to relax and try to go back to sleep, said a sleep expert. Resist the urge to reach for your phone or look at the clock if your sleep is interrupted, said Luo. Original article source: Sleep interrupted: What to do, and what not to do, when you wake up and can’t drift back off

Source: Fox News December 09, 2023 13:37 UTC