During the last 5 years I noticed that I would often wake up between 1am and 3am. When I woke up then I was not tired anymore. I was fully awake. I would be tired the next day. Taking melatonin would often
get me back to sleep and I would not be as tired the next day but clearly something was wrong and it was getting worse over the years. I started to read and investigate this to find out what the problem was. A few month ago
I came across an article on chinese medicine and it said that
waking up at specific times during the night is not merely a sleep disruption but can offer significant insights into underlying imbalances in the body ( https://yosan.edu/understanding-the-tcm-body-clock-why-you-keep-waking-up-at-4-am/ ):
| Time | Organ | Physical Symptom | Emotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11pm-1am | Gallbladder | Indigestion, difficulty metabolizing fats, headaches | Bitterness, resentment, indecision |
| 1 - 3 am | Liver | Tension, irritability, digestive disturbances | Anger, frustration, stress |
| 3 - 5 am | Lungs | Respiratory issues, difficulty breathing, skin problems | Grief, sadness, emotional suppression |
| 5 - 7 am | Large Intestine | Constipation, bloating, sluggish digestion | Stuckness, inability to let go, feeling overwhelmed |
