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thursdaygirl · 22-25, F
@RowBoGirl That doesn't sound like quite the long-term reset I'm hoping for!
Abstraction · 61-69, M
Most circadian rhythms are longer than 24 hours, so the sunlight is exacerbating a natural tendency. That's an awkward thing, then, hey.
Light exposure in the morning is helpful for resetting body clock - sounds like you're beyond that. Melatonin is probably the only 'sleep' drug you should take. It's not a sleeping tablet but helps reset the circadian rhythm. All nighters aren't really that good for you.
Don't take sleeping tablets. They give you the wrong type of sleep and numerous studies have shown a strong correlation with earlier death. Drug companies don't advertise this, so doctors have low awareness - but neurologists and sleep specialists are very aware of it.
(I'm not sharing my opinions. All above based on current thinking and research of sleep specialists. Matthew Walker's 'Why We Sleep' is a brilliant read because it's current and just easy to read because he writes well.)
Light exposure in the morning is helpful for resetting body clock - sounds like you're beyond that. Melatonin is probably the only 'sleep' drug you should take. It's not a sleeping tablet but helps reset the circadian rhythm. All nighters aren't really that good for you.
Don't take sleeping tablets. They give you the wrong type of sleep and numerous studies have shown a strong correlation with earlier death. Drug companies don't advertise this, so doctors have low awareness - but neurologists and sleep specialists are very aware of it.
(I'm not sharing my opinions. All above based on current thinking and research of sleep specialists. Matthew Walker's 'Why We Sleep' is a brilliant read because it's current and just easy to read because he writes well.)
audioinsde · 36-40, M
Best thing to do is to try sleep early and wake up on time. Tough but try.
Few things you can do to help:
1. When you wake up (say 7pm to 8pm) - get some sunlight in your eyes, that would help reset your circadian rhythm (internal clock)
2. avoid bright lights (esp from screens at night) - again tell your body its night time and its time to sleep
3. Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea or any caffeinated drinks at night.
4. Prep yourself for sleep, warm shower, have more carbs (if you eat them) for dinner, snuggle up in bed and just rest till you sleep.
Few things you can do to help:
1. When you wake up (say 7pm to 8pm) - get some sunlight in your eyes, that would help reset your circadian rhythm (internal clock)
2. avoid bright lights (esp from screens at night) - again tell your body its night time and its time to sleep
3. Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea or any caffeinated drinks at night.
4. Prep yourself for sleep, warm shower, have more carbs (if you eat them) for dinner, snuggle up in bed and just rest till you sleep.
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audioinsde · 36-40, M
@thursdaygirl that's tough - it happens, so you need to prepare yourself for bed. tired yourself out. run, do workouts, masturbate, take a warm shower, read a boring book, keep light away from your eyes,
if you're awake out of habit, you can reverse it, if there is other issues, like hallucinations and stuff - then you might need professional help.
if you're awake out of habit, you can reverse it, if there is other issues, like hallucinations and stuff - then you might need professional help.
thursdaygirl · 22-25, F
@audioinsde It's definitely out of habit. It just kept creeping later and later until now I'm waking up at 12-1pm and going to sleep at 4-5am.
audioinsde · 36-40, M
@thursdaygirl I learn all these because I have even weirder sleeping patterns due to bipolar
3-4 h per night for 2 weeks (hypomania or elevated moods)
10-12 h, even lying in bed for 2 days in a row sometimes (depression)
things I share are grounded in proper studies, I hope they help you
3-4 h per night for 2 weeks (hypomania or elevated moods)
10-12 h, even lying in bed for 2 days in a row sometimes (depression)
things I share are grounded in proper studies, I hope they help you
bookerdana · M
thursdaygirl · 22-25, F
@bookerdana Believe me, I've tried, and I just keep going to sleep later and waking up later. Reversed is an apt way to put it!
bookerdana · M
@thursdaygirl ok,but if you just cut an hour off your wake up time (put the alarm out of reach!!)the 24 hour thing may not be too easy to pull off but thats just my experience
vetguy1991 · 51-55, M
Jet lag?
thursdaygirl · 22-25, F
@vetguy1991 No, just life lag.
vetguy1991 · 51-55, M
@thursdaygirl :(