I've fallen into a pattern of staying up really late (I'm just not tired at night). I don't get to sleep until 2 or 3am. And can't wake up until noon. Which I hate, cause I can't get stuff done that I need to during the mornings.
I'm laid off from work right now - that's why I've fallen into this pattern.
2007-01-22 13:22:28 · 5 answers · asked by cb4556 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i used to be like that i think it devolped the habbit because i was always on the internet, on myspace or some crap my best advie would be to limit yourself to the computer and read alittle bit or workout at night so your bodys sore and you wanna sllep, if you need any more suggestions give me a email
2007-01-22 13:28:05 · answer #1 · answered by Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try using the supplement, Melatonin, for sleep. It has helped many people, including those on rotating-shifts and with jet-lag.
Additionally, be sure to get enough fresh air and exercise during the daylight hours. Eat healthily, and not much after 6PM. Don't use any caffeine after lunch time (if at all).
An hour or two before you want to sleep you can try drinking a cup of Chamomile Tea, or Sleepytime Extra Tea with Valerian. You can use lavender soaps, candles, air freshener, etc--as they relax you, and might help you sleep. Check out meditation, too.
If all else fails, the next time you don't feel sleepy until 2 or 3 AM, don't let yourself go to sleep at all! Stay up, and don't even think of laying down until at least 6 or 7 PM (the earliest). If you become overtired and can't get to sleep then--take a warm bath with the lavender incense burning, drink your Chamomile Tea, and lie down. Even if you don't get right to sleep, you'll be getting yourself into the pattern of starting to rest at an early hour.
Good luck with this. I'm having the opposite problem--sleeping too early and waking up when it's still cold and dark. I'm working on that with the same remedies I've given you.
2007-01-22 13:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My job demands that I am constantly filpping my schedule. I work from 7am-7pm for 3-4 days then get anywhere from one day off to 3 days off to flip to the 7pm-7am schedule.
What I do is stay up extra late the first day I am off.
Like tonight, I will stay awake until hopefully 6am where as last night I was only able to stay awake until about 1am. So you have to force yourself the first couple of days to stay awake so you can get on the sleeping schedule you need. Then keep sleeping as long as you can to wake up when you need to.
The change is not a comfortable one but with the sacrafice of just a day or two, it should work. It also helps to stay busy when you need to be awake! Don't be lazy about it. Do what you need to do and get it over with and keep with that schedule.
Good luck.
2007-01-22 13:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by karr1213 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start working out. When I was excersing I was able to fall asleep earlier and wake up earlier. Also if you drink a glass of wine at night that will help you fall asleep. But dont drink a lot beause it will make your sleeping patterns way worse. Like waking up at 3 in the morning and of course feeling like crap.
2007-01-22 13:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by XoXoGlitter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it slowly, half an hour per night, you will get back into an earlier routine, just don't rush it.
2007-01-22 13:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by Cherie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋