and cortisol.
Cortisol naturally follows a daily rhythm and generally rises as morning approaches, helping the body prepare to wake.
But it would be misleading to say that waking specifically at 3 or 4 a.m. proves your cortisol is “too high” or that your hormones are malfunctioning.
Human sleep is more complicated than a particular number on a clock.
When Should You Pay Attention?
Occasionally waking at 3 or 4 a.m. is usually nothing to panic about.
It’s worth paying closer attention when nighttime waking becomes frequent and
