Common Reasons People Wake Up During the Night—and What May Help

Waking up during the night is something nearly everyone experiences from time to time. However, when it happens frequently and makes it difficult to fall back asleep, it can affect energy levels, concentration, mood, and overall well-being.

 Sleep specialists refer to this pattern as  sleep maintenance insomnia, meaning a person falls asleep without much difficulty but repeatedly wakes during the night or too early in the morning.