Common causes include:

1. Stress.
2. Age >60. As we age many people require less sleep. This can be normal for some.
3. Caffeine containing beverages.
4. Alcohol. Will cause many to fall asleep faster but then sleep poorly.
5. No exercise.
6. Recently stopping a sleep medication.

Seek Medical Attention When:

– you wake up during the night feeling short of breath.

– you wake up during the night or early morning and cannot get back to sleep.