If you wake up too early and struggle to fall back asleep, you’re not alone. Early morning waking is a common sleep problem that can leave you feeling tired and unproductive throughout the day.
While the occasional early rise might not be a cause for concern, persistent early waking can significantly impact your quality of life.
Here at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, we provide dedicated therapies at our sleep clinic in Newcastle for those struggling with a range of sleep problems, including early waking.
What Causes Early Waking?
Early morning waking can be caused by various factors, including:
- Stress and anxiety: Worrying thoughts can disrupt sleep cycles and lead to early awakening.
- Underlying medical conditions: Certain medical conditions such as depression or sleep apnea can contribute to early waking.
- Lifestyle habits: Inconsistent sleep schedules, excessive caffeine intake before bed, and exposure to bright screens in the evening can all affect your sleep quality.
Sleep Therapy for Early Waking
Our sleep therapists in Newcastle aim to find the root cause of your early waking, with comprehensive sleep assessments and personalised treatment plans tailored to your specific needs.
Sleep therapy offers a safe and effective approach to tackling early waking, utilising a range of therapeutic approaches:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): This evidence-based therapy helps identify and address negative thoughts and behaviours that contribute to sleep problems. CBT-I teaches relaxation techniques and strategies to establish healthy sleep habits.
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I): This approach looks at reducing sleep anxiety and helping you to normalise sleep and deal with worry about sleep to help you sleep better.
- Relaxation techniques: Sleep therapy incorporates relaxation techniques including deep breathing and mindfulness meditation to reduce stress and promote better sleep.
- Sleep hygiene education: You’ll learn about creating a sleep-conducive environment, optimising your sleep schedule, and developing healthy pre-bedtime routines.
Often, strategies and approaches from each of these are integrated to help you find a way to overcome your sleep problems and get good high quality sleep.
Sleep Clinic Newcastle
If early waking is disrupting your life, seeking professional help can make a world of difference. At Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, our dedicated sleep specialists are committed to helping you achieve a good night’s rest.
Contact us today for more information about our sleep clinic and how we can help you achieve better sleep. Call us on 07966645198 or fill in the box below to schedule a consultation with one of our sleep specialists.
Best wishes
Dr Stuart Sadler
Lead Clinical Psychologist
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