Why do we have irrational thoughts at nighttime?

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We've all been there. You wake up in the middle of the night and simply can’t get back to sleep, no matter how hard you try to relax. Suddenly, a problem that seemed insignificant earlier feels enormous. You overthink it and imagine the worst. Then morning arrives, and you realise you’d blown it out of all proportion.It’s a very common experience: anxious, irrational thoughts can feel much more intrusive at night. But why does our brain react this way? Does this phenomenon have a name? What can I do to get a more peaceful night's rest then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Which foods will help you get a good night's sleep? Is sleeping less than 6 hours a night the equivalent to being drunk? How can I free myself from negative thoughts? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices