Waking up at 5am

Marian
Fri, 25 May 2007 18:28:34 +0000

This may get a “duh” reaction, but have you considered the effect of light?

At this time of year, it gets light at around 5 am. Our bodies are hardwired to get up when it’s light and go to sleep when it’s dark. Most of the year, it’s dark at 5 am. But not in late spring/early summer.

Before speaking with a doctor, you might want to try opaque window shades. Or just hang some heavy blankets over your windows for a few nights and see whether that helps.