Why You Wake Up Too Early and Can’t Fall Back Asleep

Woman sitting on edge of bed at 4:35am unable to fall back asleep during early morning awakening

It’s 3:47 a.m. You wake up suddenly, and at first, you’re not sure why. Then you check the clock. And almost immediately, your mind starts racing: “Why am I awake already?”“I was just asleep.”“If I don’t fall back asleep now, I’m going to feel terrible tomorrow.” You try to settle back in. You shift positions. […]