{"id":3321,"date":"2026-01-09T08:50:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiddenhealthysecrets.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/wide-awake-at-night-but-tired-in-the-morning-heres-what-could-help-according-to-experts-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T08:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:50:27","slug":"wide-awake-at-night-but-tired-in-the-morning-heres-what-could-help-according-to-experts-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiddenhealthysecrets.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/wide-awake-at-night-but-tired-in-the-morning-heres-what-could-help-according-to-experts-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here\u2019s what could help, according to experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/ai-article-summary\/instances\/cm87suk3y00053b6me7qz0xkq@published\" class=\"ai-article-summary hidden \" data-article-gutter=\"true\" data-selector-brand=\"accent-ai\">    <button class=\"ai-article-summary__toggle\">        <strong class=\"ai-article-summary__title\">            <span class=\"ai-article-summary__stars-icon\">            <\/span>            <span>Summary<\/span>        <\/strong>            <span class=\"ai-article-summary__toggle-caret-up\" aria-label=\"Toggle Article Summary\"><\/span>            <span class=\"ai-article-summary__toggle-caret-down\" aria-label=\"Toggle Article Summary\"><\/span>    <\/button>    <\/p>\n<div class=\"ai-article-summary__collapsible\">\n<ul class=\"ai-article-summary__items\" data-editable=\"settings\">\n<li class=\"ai-article-summary__item\">Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or disorders.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-article-summary__item\">Experts recommend tracking sleep habits and maintaining consistent wake times, even on weekends.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-article-summary__item\">Neurologist Sonja Sch\u00fctz from the University of Michigan advises dimming lights and avoiding electronics before bedtime.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-article-summary__item\">Morning routines that include light exposure and avoiding the snooze button help combat sleep inertia.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-article-summary__item\">Adults need seven to nine hours of sleep nightly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ai-article-summary__footer\">            <span class=\"ai-article-summary__disclaimer-text\">This summary was AI-generated and reviewed by CNN editors.<\/span>                                <\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86ai0d8007j2cqh59xfaj9z@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            I drag myself out of bed in the morning and immediately make a promise that I\u2019m going to go to bed earlier that night. Throughout the first half of my day, I\u2019m considering if a nap might be in the cards for the afternoon. But once bedtime rolls around, I find I couldn\u2019t be more wide awake.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwl00063b5vvj3hpu31@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            While this loop I have found myself in is not a fun one, feeling tired at the \u201cwrong\u201d time is a common complaint  that patients share with their sleep doctors, said Dr. Sonja Sch\u00fctz, a neurologist specializing in sleep medicine and an associate professor of neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School.    <\/p>\n<div data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/related-content\/instances\/cm86azba6001h3b5vxo9us6oy@published\" data-component-name=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content_full-width related-content_full-width--article\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n<div class=\"related-content_full-width__image image__related-content\">            <\/div>\n<p class=\"related-content_full-width__headline\">            <span class=\"related-content_full-width__title-text\" data-editable=\"content.title\">Related article<\/span>      <span class=\"related-content_full-width__headline-text\" data-editable=\"content.headline\">What\u2019s \u2018sleepmaxxing\u2019? Experts weigh in on the social media trend<\/span>    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwl00073b5vrr2389y1@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Often, a person who struggles with this problem could be perceived as lazy, especially when the issue is commonly seen in teenagers, said Dr. Allison Harvey, a professor of psychology and the director of the Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Clinic at the University of California, Berkeley.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwl00083b5vdrdjmqm4@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            But the issue is not indicative of willpower or lack thereof, but a sign that someone may be dealing with an issue such as bad sleep hygiene, disturbed sleep throughout the night, or an underlying sleep disorder, Sch\u00fctz said. <strong> <\/strong>    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwl00093b5vxpi9csj7@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            It\u2019s worth finding the source of the problems, since getting quality sleep is essential for a person\u2019s overall health and ability to function.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86c9ugl00013b6mszkv7r2k@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            \u201cSleep and having a regularized circadian system (a person\u2019s internal biological 24-hour clock) is essential for our mental health, our physical health, our cognitive health \u2014 our ability to think, to solve problems, to be creative \u2014 and also our social and behavioral health, Harvey said. \u201cWhen we\u2019re sleeping well, we\u2019re less likely to be risk taking, impulsive, (and) we\u2019re more likely to get along with people.\u201d    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwl000a3b5vunf93yin@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Here\u2019s what to do if you find yourself awake or tired at the wrong time of the day.    <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"subheader inline-placeholder subheader vossi-subheader vossi-subheader--size-h3\" data-editable=\"text\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/subheader\/instances\/cm86augm9000s3b5vhdnt6xep@published\" data-component-name=\"subheader\" id=\"youre-tired-in-the-morning-but-not-at-night\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">        You\u2019re tired in the morning but not at night<\/h3>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000b3b5vs8wurhdn@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            If someone consistently wakes up tired, they first need to start tracking their sleep patterns\u2014 when they get into bed every night and when they wake up, said Dr. Michelle Drerup, director of the behavioral sleep medicine program at the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center in Ohio.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000c3b5v0sx45zj6@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Likely, the issue could be that someone\u2019s circadian rhythm is shifted so that they produce melatonin later than the time they need to go to sleep. In the morning, that melatonin could still be in production mode, causing sleep inertia, a temporary state of grogginess upon waking up, she added.    <\/p>\n<div data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/related-content\/instances\/cm86aytdb001f3b5vkgiuvauq@published\" data-component-name=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content_full-width related-content_full-width--article\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n<div class=\"related-content_full-width__image image__related-content\">            <\/div>\n<p class=\"related-content_full-width__headline\">            <span class=\"related-content_full-width__title-text\" data-editable=\"content.title\">Related article<\/span>      <span class=\"related-content_full-width__headline-text\" data-editable=\"content.headline\">The potential dangers of sleep trackers, according to experts<\/span>    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000d3b5vff5kd7ls@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Whether you\u2019re a night owl or early bird, which are common descriptors of a person\u2019s chronotype, is directly correlated to a person\u2019s circadian rhythm and the body\u2019s natural inclination to sleep or be alert at certain times of the day. To shift this to better fit someone\u2019s work schedule, consistency is key, Harvey said.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000e3b5vlem5ryls@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            But the sleep-wake cycle takes time to tweak and cannot be done in large increments \u2014 Harvey recommends going to bed 15 to 30 minutes earlier each night until your body adjusts to the schedule you need.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000f3b5vod58zl9f@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            On the weekends, people who are consistently tired throughout the weekdays tend to sleep in, but this routine change will only make it harder to wake up when Monday morning rolls around, Drerup said. She recommends that a person stick to their usual schedule and not sleep in for more than an hour past their usual weekday wake-up time.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000g3b5vzxbfcn5k@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Other important sleep hygiene habits to keep in mind include how late someone is consuming caffeine and certain foods, heir screen-time habits and the type of media they\u2019re using before bed that could be alerting or anxiety-inducing, Drerup said.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000h3b5vwie3toy4@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            For a better wind-down routine, aim to turn off electronics one or two hours before bed, dim the lights in the house and do a calming activity like reading, Sch\u00fctz said. Similarly, teenagers tend to multitask a lot of different activities before bedtime, such as homework and using social media, which can make winding down difficult, especially as they transition to an age where they get less deep sleep than they did as children, Harvey said.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000i3b5vuls0c3g7@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            In the morning, it could help to stick to a routine that helps the body and brain wake up. \u201cDo something that signals (that) it\u2019s morning \u2014 whether that\u2019s going and washing your face, splashing water on your face, brushing your teeth \u2014 something to start that forward momentum,\u201d Drerup said.    <\/p>\n<div data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/related-content\/instances\/cm86azpcs001j3b5vcar0obbn@published\" data-component-name=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content_full-width related-content_full-width--article\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n<div class=\"related-content_full-width__image image__related-content\">            <\/div>\n<p class=\"related-content_full-width__headline\">            <span class=\"related-content_full-width__title-text\" data-editable=\"content.title\">Related article<\/span>      <span class=\"related-content_full-width__headline-text\" data-editable=\"content.headline\">Resistance training is the right way to tire your brain and body for better sleep, according to a study<\/span>    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000j3b5v0xv2g3ks@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Also, avoiding the snooze button, which harms your sleep. On the other hand, getting light exposure in the morning after waking up can help people feel more awake, she added.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000k3b5vgs0gqoi9@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Getting in physical activity throughout the day can help your body feel more tired at night, especially when many jobs in the digital age involve a lot of sitting down, Harvey added.    <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"subheader inline-placeholder subheader vossi-subheader vossi-subheader--size-h3\" data-editable=\"text\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/subheader\/instances\/cm86augmd000t3b5v4lh048k1@published\" data-component-name=\"subheader\" id=\"other-factors-to-keep-in-mind\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">        Other factors to keep in mind<\/h3>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000l3b5vvkiblpib@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Experts agree that the recommended amount of sleep for adults is seven to nine hours per night, but that can look slightly different from person to person, Sch\u00fctz said. \u201cIt\u2019s very common that people are sleep deprived without being aware of that, because their body needs at least nine hours to feel really rested.\u201d    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000m3b5vr81bv0ln@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            By tracking your sleep and learning the amount where your body feels rested, you can start to establish new habits and have an easier time getting up in the morning, she added.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000n3b5vv01tu8sj@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            While napping has been found to be beneficial for cognitive abilities like memory and function, the timing is important \u2014 longer naps and napping later in the afternoon could cause someone to feel more alert when bedtime rolls around, Drerup said. A good rule of thumb is to keep naps between 20 and 30 minutes, Sch\u00fctz said.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000o3b5vfm3tajsp@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Fogginess in the morning is a common symptom in people who have a sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea, and a visit with a physician might be needed to rule out underlying disorders, Sch\u00fctz said. Sometimes, sleep medications such as over-the-counter sleep aids or allergy medication can cause a hangover effect, which could make waking up in the morning difficult, she added.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000p3b5vyc7ngfd6@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Mental health could be a factor, too. Someone who is depressed can often wake up feeling fatigued, and the sleep inertia that normally lasts around 20 minutes for someone who is not depressed can instead last several hours, Harvey said.    <\/p>\n<div data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/related-content\/instances\/cm87t75ek000c3b6midzy1cm8@published\" data-component-name=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content_full-width related-content_full-width--article\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n<div class=\"related-content_full-width__image image__related-content\">            <\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000q3b5viql7jmm0@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            While it\u2019s important to aim to get the best sleep you can, it is also important to remember that our bodies are flexible, and when a situation arises where someone may need to unfavorably shift their sleep schedule, such as parents with infants and children who have needs, or taking care of sick relatives or having unusual workweeks, there is no need to panic, Harvey said.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm86aufwm000r3b5vuspyjqtn@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            \u201cI don\u2019t want people to have that sense of anxiety about sleep, because anxiety won\u2019t help sleep,\u201d Harvey said. \u201cBut in general, we should all try to (consistently get good sleep) if we do have sleep privilege.\u201d    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div>This post appeared first on cnn.com<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or disorders. 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