u/SSrr0

I've had early-morning waking insomnia for quite a while, which originally seemed to be caused by chronic stress. My stress levels are much better now, but I'm still waking early and experiencing the same issue.

Symptoms:

• Severe brain fog when I wake before ~06:00
• Happens regardless of how much sleep I've had
• If I can sleep until ~07:00–07:30, I feel normal

Things that fix it:

• 10-minute nap afternoon nap(not ideal as my work is suffering from morning cognitive decline)
• 40 minutes of Zone 2/3 cycling
• Sleeping until ~07:00–07:30(weekends seem to be only time my body lets this happen)

Has anyone experienced something similar or have any idea what's going on?