Sleep

“Why You’re Tired All Day, But Wired at Night”

Intro:
If you can’t fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling refreshed—even though you're exhausted—it could be a sign of deeper imbalances. Sleep isn’t just about bedtime routines. It’s about your circadian rhythm, cortisol curve, and hormone balance. Here’s what’s really going on.

Why You’re Tired All Day, But Wired at Night

Can’t fall asleep—even though you’re exhausted? Wake up tired, drag through the day, and then find yourself wide awake at 10 pm? You’re not alone.

This tired-wired cycle is a hallmark of dysregulated cortisol—the stress hormone that should follow a natural rhythm. When that rhythm is off, everything suffers: sleep, energy, hormones, metabolism, and mood.

Cortisol Confusion: When Your Rhythm Is Reversed

Cortisol should be highest in the morning and lowest at night. But chronic stress, inflammation, and blood sugar crashes can flip the curve—leaving you drained all day and wired in the evening.

Estrogen, Progesterone & Sleep

Hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause. Low progesterone (your calming hormone) and fluctuating estrogen can lead to poor sleep, night sweats, and restlessness.

Blue Light, Blood Sugar, and Your Brain

Evening screen time, late-night snacks, and skipping meals all impact melatonin and cortisol. That Netflix-and-scroll habit? It might be wrecking your circadian rhythm.

A Root-Cause Approach to Sleep

At Momentum Wellness Center, we run salivary or DUTCH hormone testing to identify cortisol and hormone patterns—then build a personalized sleep & stress protocol.

Because good sleep isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of healing.

👉 Want your own Sleep & Stress Recovery Plan? Book a consult or join our “Rooted Rest ” program or schedule a 1:1 sleep consult today.