If you find yourself waking up around the same early-morning hour—say, 3 or 4 a.m.—night after night, it’s likely not a coincidence. While occasional sleep disturbances are normal, consistently waking at the same time could be a sign that something deeper is going on in your body.
Experts say that this kind of sleep disruption may be your body’s subtle cry for help, signaling a potential health imbalance or internal stress. Here’s what could be behind it—and what you can do to finally rest through the night.