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What does the sleep schedule of a self described night owl mean

• pdimitar 4y ago
  There's none -- that's the best description, because it's not happening by schedule at all. Last night, for the first time in at least two months, I fell asleep at 3:00 AM. Usually it's 5:00 - 6:00. Sometimes I sleep 4-5h and then have a huge nap -- 2.5h to 3.5h -- in the early evening. Happens for a week or two. Then I go without naps for a month. It's relatively cyclical but the periods aren't with fixed values at all. The daily hours are fairly inconsistent as well.
  • oneoff786 4y ago
    Well that’s the issue then. You’re not getting enough sleep. And it’s not consistent.
    • pdimitar 4y ago
      Yep, but since I got a few health conditions I can no longer tell which one is the cause. Guess I'll keep going to doctors like I do lately. But I did hear from a few trainers and doctors that melatonin can be taken without prescription and is not dangerous, hence my question above. I'll ask my doctor next time about it.
  • czbond 4y ago
    I have issues sleeping sporadically. I am a naturally hyper person - and found that if I do not make my body and/or my mind very tired, I cannot sleep deeply. So I must complete heavy workouts every 1-2 days to make my body want to sleep. Maybe start heavy exercise when you feel you're getting near that point. For me - it is a weight workout (lifting or power lifting). I can do a 1-2 hour cardio workout (or sprints) to get a similar effect.