Did you ever?
@GardenGerty (157551)
United States
April 6, 2021 5:54am CST
Did you ever get startled awake and have a hard time going back to sleep?
Yep, happened to me last night. About 1:45 hubs got up for the bathroom, says he tripped on something. It woke me up, with a headache.
He seemed to go right back to sleep, although he claims he did not. I know I did not get back sound asleep except from 3:45 to 4:30. Still have that headache.
We will see how today goes.
20 people like this
20 responses
@BarBaraPrz (45487)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
6 Apr 21
You must have been concerned that he hurt himself.
3 people like this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
7 Apr 21
I had a low grade headache all day. I am sure it is lack of sleep. Tomorrow will be better.
1 person likes this
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
6 Apr 21
I find that meditating before sleeping has helped me sleep better. No more waking up in the middle of the night and having difficulties going back to sleep.
2 people like this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
7 Apr 21
Praying or meditating is very good.
1 person likes this
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
7 Apr 21
@GardenGerty it has helped me sleep better these past few days.
1 person likes this
@FourWalls (62133)
• United States
6 Apr 21
The “startled awake” wake-up is the worst. Hope you get some rest today, and get rid of the headache.
2 people like this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
7 Apr 21
I took t easy. However the headache persisted. I will be going to bed really soon.
1 person likes this
@FourWalls (62133)
• United States
7 Apr 21
@GardenGerty — hope you feel better.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Apr 21
@JudyEv Kind of cozy. I hope you got some good sleep after.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Apr 21
@GardenGerty Yes, we did that. One of us often whispers 'are you asleep' and invariably the other one is.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
7 Apr 21
That sounds like a helpful solution.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Apr 21
@thelme55 I have heard it is good.
1 person likes this
@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
7 Apr 21
@GardenGerty Yes, valerian tea always helps me having a relaxing sleep.
1 person likes this
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
6 Apr 21
Happened to me last week and not only once but almost every night.
2 people like this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
7 Apr 21
Your body has made this a routine. Not fun at all.
1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
7 Apr 21
@GardenGerty When I finally go back to sleep it's almost time to get up.
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
7 Apr 21
I do not suffer often, but I hate it when I do.
1 person likes this
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
6 Apr 21
Yes, if I wake up in the middle of the night, it takes me around an hour to get back to sleep. I'm not sure why, except my brain stays active.
2 people like this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
7 Apr 21
It does not always happen but last night was bad.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
7 Apr 21
That " startle effect" is very alarming.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
7 Apr 21
My husband slipped and hit the wall and made a noise that startled me.
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
6 Apr 21
Yes. There are times and have headaches too 
I hope you`ll feel better soon. Have a great day 
I hope you`ll feel better soon. Have a great day 1 person likes this
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
7 Apr 21
@GardenGerty I think so. How are you now? Do you feel better?
@RasmaSandra (73407)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Apr 21
I hope your headache goes away. I sometimes wake up in the early morning about 3 or 4 and then I have to do some reading to try to get back to sleep When I do wake up again I am sometimes a bit fuzzy headed
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Apr 21
It just leaves you with an awful feeling in the pit of your stomach.
1 person likes this
