01/29/2026
Waking up at 3 am? Or maybe you’re waking up drenched in sweat in the middle of the night and feeling unable to fall back asleep?
These are common experiences, but that doesn’t mean they’re not frustrating! As the time to your alarm creeps closer and your eyes remain wide open, you start getting desperate. What can you do?
Here are some things you can do when you’re awake at 3 am and can’t sleep:
Write down what you’re worried about.
- Read a book.
- Do a body scan meditation.
- Do some gentle stretching.
- Drink some tea, but avoid caffeine.
- Get out of bed.
If you constantly wake up in the middle of the night and don’t know why, read our latest blog article for answers. Your middle-of-the-night insomnia could be a sign of a deeper mental health issue.
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