A 2011 survey by the US National Sleep Foundation, which surveyed Americans between the ages of 13 and 64, found that 60% of them have sleep problems almost every night or almost every night. Romanians are no better either. 50% of them fail to get seven hours of sleep a night. Why is it so hard for us to fall asleep and why do we wake up at night?
A good rest is essential for our physiological well-being. Our bodies were created to have a natural rhythm, meant to stay slow at night while we rest. When there is anxiety during sleep, we are overstimulated, which causes sleep disturbances. If you happen to wake up regularly at about the same time each night, don’t ignore your body signals!
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Do you have difficulty falling asleep between 9 pm and 10 pm? You may be stressed. Stress is the order of the day. You are constantly thinking about many things at once and many around you expect you to do them perfectly. When you sit down to rest, your mind may be flooded with thoughts that prevent you from resting properly. Problems at work, preparing children for school in the morning and all sorts of worries keep you awake until late. Prayer, meditation or favorite music allow you to enter a state of peace and relax. In addition, breathe slowly and deeply to slow down your heart rate.
Do you wake up between 11 pm and 1 am? You have an emotional disappointment
Between these hours, traditional Chinese medicine shows that the gallbladder is more active and is also the one that controls our emotions, our passion for life, action, and assertiveness. When the gallbladder is balanced, we feel happy and satisfied. If apathy, decision-making problems, or shyness occur, the gallbladder is out of sync.
If the awakening always takes place between 1.00 and 3.00, you face anger
Anger is associated with the liver. When you gather a lot of unspoken resentments, they build up in your liver. When you try to sleep all night, your body reminds you of this annoying feeling every night. Recognize the need to express your emotions. When you free yourself from negative feelings, you have the ability to free yourself from negative energies.
Waking up takes place between 3:00 and 5:00 if you feel pressured or depressed
During this time of night, the lungs are the most active. The lungs are responsible for the movement of energy throughout the body and for ensuring immunity, according to traditional Chinese medicine. They can also signal depression and emotional pain. If you are going through a difficult period and you cannot overcome the pressure you feel on yourself, it is possible to wake up between 3.00 and 5.00. Try to relax, take a deep breath and pray to regain your inner peace.
