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Sleep Anxiety

Why Do I Wake Up at 3am With Anxiety?

Waking up at 3am with anxiety is often a mix of normal night waking, stress arousal, lighter sleep, and fear of not sleeping. Cortisol can be part of the story, but it is rarely the whole answer.

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