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The article actually sounds a lot like my sleep schedule. I retire quite early (9-10PM) compared to my roommates who will game, drink, and socialize into the w

by drbawb 12y ago

The article actually sounds a lot like my sleep schedule. I retire quite early (9-10PM) compared to my roommates who will game, drink, and socialize into the wee hours of the night. I have to be up around 6:30AM to do my morning routine. I often find myself waking up around 3:00 or 4:00 though. I just can't bring myself to "run with my naturally wakeful energy," though. Those next few hours until my alarm goes off are the most precious thing in the world. I bundle up, and try to get back to sleep. Usually I'm in an odd state of creative reflection, an almost "wakeful dreaming." It's more like wishful thinking, or a daydream, than an actual dream. My mind is too busy to sleep, but I can't let it run wild, I have to work in two hours. --- Then, just as I'm dozing off, my (sleep cycle aware) alarm clock goes off and tells me it's time to get up. Then I feel lethargic all day; spending my entire day anxious to get home so I can do the same thing all over again. --- My sleep cycle app tells me I'm a pretty decent sleeper (unless I've had a drink). Perhaps I'm just naturally a segmented sleeper; but what's a part-time student/full-time employee to do?

mytochar 12y ago
You regularly sleep nine and a half hours at night? Maybe waking up at 3 and 4 is when your body's ready to wake up, since it's been 6 or 7 hours.
smt88 12y ago
It honestly sounds like you have some anxiety issues that are interfering with your sleep. It may even be that you feel anxious about not sleeping (and therefore having a lethargic day), which keeps you up. You should certainly look into "sleep hygiene". If you religiously practice it, you may have better luck. Some of the recommendations are: no caffeine, no alcohol, get out of bed if you can't sleep, don't work in your bedroom, wake up at the same time every day. I can't remember the rest.

by drbawb 12y ago

mytochar 12y ago

You regularly sleep nine and a half hours at night? Maybe waking up at 3 and 4 is when your body's ready to wake up, since it's been 6 or 7 hours.

smt88 12y ago

It honestly sounds like you have some anxiety issues that are interfering with your sleep. It may even be that you feel anxious about not sleeping (and therefore having a lethargic day), which keeps you up. You should certainly look into "sleep hygiene". If you religiously practice it, you may have better luck. Some of the recommendations are: no caffeine, no alcohol, get out of bed if you can't sleep, don't work in your bedroom, wake up at the same time every day. I can't remember the rest.