Wired and Worried at 3 AM: Understanding Nighttime Health Anxiety and How to Regain Control
Millions of Americans find themselves wide awake in the early hours, convinced that a headache is a tumor or that chest tightness signals a heart attack. Nighttime health anxiety is a real and well-documented phenomenon rooted in both biology and psychology. Here is what is actually happening in your body at 3 AM — and what you can do about it right now.