There are a few reasons you may be waking up with headaches.
Headaches first thing in the morning are often your body’s way of saying something interrupted your sleep — especially your breathing.
Interrupted Breathing at Night
Your airway may be narrowing or closing while you sleep — a common cause of oxygen drops and morning headaches.
Teeth Grinding / Jaw Tension
Clenching at night creates muscle tension that shows up as morning pressure or pain.
Poor Sleep Quality
If your sleep cycles are constantly breaking, your brain never gets the restoration it needs — headaches are often the first sign.
Neck / Shoulder Tension
Tightness from stress or sleep position can radiate upward and feel like a “headband” headache in the morning.
Dehydration or Sleep Environment
Dry air, alcohol, and low hydration can contribute — but if it happens often, breathing issues are the more likely root cause.
Signs your headaches might be sleep-related
- You wake with headaches several times a week
- You snore or someone has noticed pauses in your breathing
- You wake up suddenly, gasping or startled
- You feel foggy or exhausted even after 7–8 hours
- You toss and turn or wake multiple times a night
- You grind your teeth or clench your jaw in your sleep
Low daytime energy
Difficulty focusing
Rising blood pressure
Lower oxygen at night
Mood changes / irritability
Lower oxygen at night
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Exhaustion Questions, Answered
Do morning headaches really come from sleep?
Yes. Morning headaches are a common sign of sleep apnea. When your breathing repeatedly stops during sleep, oxygen levels drop and carbon dioxide rises, which can trigger dull, persistent headaches when you wake up.
How do I know if I need a sleep test?
If you wake with headaches, feel unusually tired, snore, or notice breathing pauses, a sleep test is the best way to find out what’s happening overnight. Our Home Sleep Test gives clear answers from the comfort of your bed.
Is a home sleep test accurate?
Yes. Our home sleep tests, Wesper uses clinical-grade sensors to measure your breathing, oxygen levels, and sleep patterns. Our home test provides reliable data that can help identify sleep apnea without visiting a lab.
What happens after I get my results?
You’ll see your results in the app after each night of testing. Once you complete two nights, a sleep-specialized physician reviews your data and confirms whether you need a prescription for sleep apnea treatment.
