Health & Environment
Sleep Experts Outline Habits to Avoid When Waking Up at 3 AM
The Indian Express1d
THE BRIEF
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Sleep expert Dr Michael Breus advised against checking the clock, using phones, or unnecessarily getting out of bed when waking up at 3 am.
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Neurologist Dr Prashant Makhija noted that nighttime awakenings do not inherently signal a sleep disorder, though stress, caffeine, and alcohol can increase frequency.
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Experts recommend getting out of bed for quiet activities in dim lighting if wakefulness persists for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce frustration.