Why do I wake up feeling like I haven't slept?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

There are several causes of unrestful sleep, such as obstructive sleep apnea, medications, especially overuse of sleep aids, stress, depression, anxiety, and alcohol. Symptoms of sleep apnea can be snoring and periods when you stop breathing in your sleep, causing you to wake up suddenly due to the fact that your brain was not getting enough oxygen. Doing this several times per night can cause severe sleep disruption, which leads to unrestful sleep. Medication can affect your sleep center in the same way alcohol does.

Continue Learning about Sleep Disorders

Are you one of the more than 20 million adults in the United States who work a nontraditional schedule? If so, you're a shift worker, someone who work...

Idiopathic hypersomnia: how to prepare for a sleep study

Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a rare sleep disorder where people sleep for long periods of time but also experience excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS...

The risks of untreated or undertreated narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological condition that disrupts the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy experience exce...

7 surprising reasons you can’t sleep through the night

You probably knew about the effects of having caffeine late in the day. But what about these other causes of sleeplessness? Are you great at falling ...

Important: This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.

Features:

Condition Headquarters:

Why do I wake up feeling like I haven't slept?

Continue Learning about Sleep Disorders