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Waking up in the middle of the night thinking it is morning - Cortisol / Circadian rhythm disorder?

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#1 old_as_a_fossil

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Posted 08 February 2017 - 11:38 AM


For several years now after the onset of depression, I have been waking up 2-3 hours after falling asleep, and then sleep quality is very poor afterwards, with no deep sleep. I have been trying to get at the root of the problem. Several times when I first awaken 2-3 hours after falling asleep, I would imagine it is dawn, and get up out of the bed without thinking, and then realize what time it is. Does this provide any clue as to the nature of the problem? Since Cortisol levels spike normally upon first awakening in the morning to prepare the body with the supply of glucose, could it be that for some reason my Cortisol is spiking at odd times and the body thinks it is morning? Or if it is not Cortisol could it be some Circadian rhythm disturbance in the brain caused by the depression? I need to urgently fix this problem, as it leaves me tired and drowsy (but unable to sleep) all day.


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