answer depends on how you look at it.
Why Do Some People Wake Up at 3 or 4 AM?
From a sleep perspective, waking briefly during the night is not unusual.
Sleep occurs in cycles, and people naturally move between different stages throughout the night. Brief awakenings can happen between cycles, although we don’t always remember them.
Several ordinary factors can make these awakenings more noticeable:
- Stress or anxiety
- An inconsistent sleep schedule
- Noise or light
- Temperature changes
- Caffeine or alcohol
- The need to use the bathroom
- An uncomfortable sleeping
