“Why does anxiety increase at night?”

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“Why does anxiety increase at night?”

I am a 28 year old female. I want to know why anxiety increases at night?

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**Dr. Huiping Xu** Psychiatrist Houston, Texas · Accepted Answer

Dr. Huiping Xu Psychiatrist Houston, Texas

Depends. Some people are more anxious when they wake up.

**Robert James Spensley** Psychiatrist Fair Oaks, California · Accepted Answer

Robert James Spensley Psychiatrist Fair Oaks, California

Usually this has to do with a tendency some have to get wrapped up in negative thoughts.

**Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Ramadan** Psychiatrist Bullhead City, AZ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Ramadan Psychiatrist Bullhead City, AZ

It may be due to less distractions at night and increased fears.

**Dr. Allan Lans** Psychiatrist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Allan Lans Psychiatrist New York, NY

WE are all afraid of the dark and these are dark times