Why do we have irrational thoughts at nighttime?

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