Consistently waking up at 3 am, solutions?

Seeking Advice
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I have trouble both falling and staying asleep. CBD has helped with falling asleep, but it only keeps me asleep for about 4-5 hours. My doctor prescribed 50 mg trazodone, which I now often use at 3 am to get back to sleep. If I don’t, I just toss and turn until morning.

I lead a busy life running a business and taking care of two young kids, and I’m under constant stress. I exercise regularly, eat well, and avoid caffeine and alcohol, yet the 3 am wake-ups persist, no matter what time I go to bed. Any advice or similar experiences?

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I know the feeling—I wake up to use the bathroom every night, and it’s frustrating.

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Could be related to high cortisol levels.

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Finley said:
Could be related to high cortisol levels.

Interesting. What can help with that? I tried ashwagandha, but it seemed to keep me up.

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Joss said:

Finley said:
Could be related to high cortisol levels.

Interesting. What can help with that? I tried ashwagandha, but it seemed to keep me up.

Magnesium triple complex might help reduce cortisol. You’d need to find out the root cause to address it properly.

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Consider switching from trazodone to a Remeron prescription (1/2 of a 7.5 mg pill). Also, try apigenin and L-theanine. You’ll thank me when you start sleeping a solid 8 hours and waking up refreshed.