You probably know it, waking up early and not being able to go back to sleep. Fine, staring at the ceiling for the rest of the night. The occasional glance at the clock, which is only 15 minutes further than the last time you looked at it. Whereas earlier you were so annoyed by the alarm clock going off so early, now you wish it was time to get up. Rested you are anything but, staying sleepless in your bed for hours more is not appealing either. With a few simple adjustments, you might be able to make sure you sleep well until your alarm clock rings, or a few minutes before.
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Waking up too early has causes in different corners. And while it may seem that way, it doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. Indeed, waking up in the dead of night from time to time after a good night’s sleep, so full of energy that sleep is impossible, is perfectly normal. If it happens with some regularity, it is time to investigate this signal from your body. You may have physical or mental problems. Think fretting or stress about the day ahead. Sleep apnea can also make you wake up early and leave you feeling totally unfit and rested due to a lack of deep sleep. In women, menopause can also throw a spanner in the works (read more about it here).
Sleep problems due to waking up early are common, more common in women than in men. This is, of course, because one of the causes is menopause, which does not directly affect men (although, of course, their menopausal female partner can affect their sleep). The problematic thing about waking up and not being able to fall back asleep is the time of day. If you wake up at the beginning of the night, falling asleep is a lot easier. This is because the substances in the brain that regulate the rhythm of the day by promoting deep sleep already decrease in the early morning hours. Convenient to wake up fresh and fruity in the morning, but a problem if this takes place hours before the alarm clock rings. You can read more information such as causes of tired waking up here.
If you wake up because you need to go to the toilet, go in the dark and keep your bed warm, it will be easier to go back to sleep. If you brood a lot, you can put a to-do list next to your breakfast. You will have already thought about it and won’t have to lie awake at night thinking about it.
The sleep problems caused by waking up early are not the only effects. For instance, getting up early can also be wonderful. And remember it is perfectly normal to be awake for a while in the early morning. Only when you become aware of it and think you can’t go back to sleep, do you make it a problem.
One possible solution to waking up early could be a good mattress. If you lie comfortably and your muscles are relaxed, you will sleep deeper and longer. So, ask for advice from one of our sleep experts and check out the mattress with two firmness that you can try for 100 nights.
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Milan Roelofs
My name is Milan Roelofs and I am one of the two founders of Morningstar Sleeps. At Morningstar we have a mission and that is to provide as many people as possible with a good night's sleep. We do this by selling perhaps the best mattress on the market. But also by providing people with as much information about sleeping and giving as many tips and tricks as possible. Sleep has an unprecedented importance and therefore we take our mission seriously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sleeping badly and waking up early are a common sleep problem. Known causes are sleep apnoea, fretting and menopause. A poor mattress can also be a major reason you lie awake.
Good sleep hygiene will prevent you from being unable to sleep early in the morning. Consider a good mattress, as well as low light and removing as many triggers as possible that make you fret.
