If you’re always waking up in the middle of the night, a sleep doctor explains why it might be happening—and what to do about it

Man lying bed with hands behind his head, eyes open.

We’ve all been there—awake in the middle of the night, staring at the ceiling while the clock ticks closer to the morning alarm.

There are lots of reasons why you might find yourself tossing and turning at night—from a change in room temperature or outside noise, to your partner stealing the duvet or stress.