Waking up between 2 and 4 a.m. every night? This is one of the most common signs that your stress hormones are spiking when they shouldn’t — a clear indicator of a dysregulated stress response. When the adrenals are overactive (as they often are in chronic stress and adrenal fatigue), they can release a surge of cortisol in the early morning hours. This jolt is enough to pull you out of sleep — even if you feel exhausted. 💥 You’re not just a “light sleeper.” 💡 Your body is trying to protect you from a perceived threat, even when there isn’t one. To fix this, we have to calm the stress response and create a deeper sense of safety in the body — not just mask it with sleep aids. Start by supporting your nervous system: ✔️ Deep breathing or humming before bed ✔️ Eating to stabilize blood sugar ✔️ Minimizing stimulants and evening screen time When your body feels safe, your adrenals don’t need to stay on high alert — and real sleep becomes possible.