What's the difference between sleep onset, sleep maintenance, and early morning insomnia?

Sleep onset insomnia means you can’t fall asleep initially (lying in bed for hours). Sleep maintenance insomnia means you wake up during the night and can’t get back to sleep (the 2am or 3am wake-up). Early morning insomnia means waking at 4am or 5am and staying awake. Mixed insomnia combines multiple types. Each type has different triggers. Sleep onset often involves racing thoughts about tomorrow. Sleep maintenance can be linked to anxiety, hormonal changes, or pain. Early morning insomnia is common with depression and stress. StillMind’s meditation adapts to what you’re experiencing right now, whether that’s pre-sleep anxiety, middle of the night panic, or early morning rumination.