Waking up early and struggling to go back to sleep creates a lot of stress on your body. Some studies have shown this to decrease cognitive functioning by up to 10% per hour of lost sleep! Sometimes, this is caused by a sleep disorder. I'm going to show you 4 ways to stop waking up too early. If you're struggling to stay asleep, you can use these 4 methods on your own. But I highly recommend you check out my friends at Sleep Reset. (partner I believe in) Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://bit.ly/SelfHopePsychology My book: For When Everything is Burning Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety (I have partnered with this brand): iOS Android Connect with me on TikTok: Therapy with me (Iowa residents only) Work with me (Non-Iowa residents) Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care. 0:00 - The Early Awakening Struggle: Symptoms and Impact 5:23 - Naps: The Hidden Sleep Disruptor 10:47 - Circadian Misalignment and CBT-I Solutions 16:32 - Environmental Factors Affecting Sleep Quality 21:15 - Substances and Sleep: Caffeine and Alcohol's Impact #sleepdisorders #depressionmanagement --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-eilers/support