I work normal business hours but can hardly sleep past 8am on Saturday mornings - I'd love to be able to sleep past 10 or so to really feel like I've caught up on my sleep. I've tried limiting fluids Friday evening etc. but I do not want to resort to taking Nyquil etc. Any suggestions?
2006-10-21 15:22:04 · 7 answers · asked by Mishy 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Have you tried drinking a soothing tea? There is one brand called Celestial Seasonings. It has wellness teas that is called Sleepytime and one called Sleepytime Extra. The Extra contains Valerian. They have both helped me get some rest when I needed it. There are also other brands of tea are herbal sleep aids. Chamomile is also another good choice in tea.
you can go to celestialseasonings.com to get more info. Hope this helps! :)
2006-10-21 15:28:07 · answer #1 · answered by Annieo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't work that way. It takes a long time to "catch up" on lost sleep. You never really do, you just get back into a healthy amount. I wouldn't suggest cutting back on liquids (especially water - you really do need your water daily). Perhaps you need to look at what you drink or eat Friday. Any caffeine? Other things that are different from the weekdays? It just may be that you have a cycle and your body is ready to wake up at 8 am on Saturdays.
2006-10-21 15:33:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are waking up at 8, then I think your body is telling you that that is enough sleep. Get up, run some errands or have some fun, then try to take a little nap later in the day.
2006-10-21 15:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by KayGeeTX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should stick to the same sleep plan that you have during the week. if you try to sleep in, it will only make you more tired. don't try taking sleep meds either, there could be long term side effects. if you feel tired later on in the day, take a short cat nap.
2006-10-21 15:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay up till late on friday and then just sleep as late as you want to...or i know that i dont sleep later than 8 on weekends so you could just sleep tht early and then you have the whole day to spend awake than sleeping
2006-10-21 15:25:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to bed earlier-- its as simple as that
If you can't fall asleep, then you don't really need the sleep and you should try other option.
Try exercise if you feel tired. I know it sounds strange, but regular exercisewill help you feel energized over time.
2006-10-22 06:27:15 · answer #6 · answered by luv2swimd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chamomile tea or valerian capsuls work wonders for me..I wake up refreshed and rested...with no nyquill "hangover" with chemical sleep aids I wake up grogy... not with either of these herbs
2006-10-21 15:26:57 · answer #7 · answered by Em W. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋