“Sleep problem”
I keep waking up too early in the morning no matter what and can't fall back asleep. I am 21M and this has been lasting for over a month. For e.g I would go to sleep at 12am and my body wakes up at 6 for no reason. I need atleast 8 hours of sleep or more to function properly. I have been told to do regular exercise but is there any other solution? Maybe its a mental thing? I've never had this happen to me before. Normally I would sleep for 8-10 hours no problem.
Male | 21 years old
Complaint duration: 1.5 months
2 Answers
If you are waking up early in the morning it is called terminal insomnia as it is happing towards the end of your sleep. Untreated sleep apnea is one of the common causes.
Early morning awakenings can be very frustrating. Anxiety and depression are particularly common causes. Drugs and alcohol can also precipitate this. There are also other acquired behavioral disorders. Having a fairly rigid bedtime and wake time with no daytime naps is helpful. Bright light and screens should be avoided late at night but sunlight in the early morning is helpful at establishing better sleep. This is really a fairly complex problem and I would direct you to a free government website www.veterantraining.va.gov/insomnia. It is available to everyone not just veterans. Most people can be cured by behavioral interventions and sleeping pills at a young age would be best avoided. If you are anxious or depressed you should consult with your physician.
