Waking up around 3–4 a.m. is actually very common, and it can happen for many normal reasons. Here’s what it can be associated with (not diagnosed by):
Common, non-mystical reasons
Sleep cycles: Around 3–4 a.m. you’re often in lighter sleep, so you’re more likely to wake up.
Stress or anxiety: Cortisol (the stress hormone) naturally rises in the early morning hours.
Alcohol or caffeine: Both can disrupt the second half of sleep.
Blood sugar changes: Especially if dinner was very early or very ca
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