well lately ive been getting to sleep at around 2am. this is really annoying because i cant get to sleep any earler, and i have to get up at 9am everyday. So I always end up getting up late, or being tired in the day. Theres no way i can cut the caffeine in my day because i need it for studying. and when i finally do get my sleep pattern back to normal, i end up getting drunk and sleeping in, then i get put back into my current sleeping pattern and have trouble breaking it. anyone have any suggestions that might help?
2007-01-25 20:36:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
1. No caffeine! You think you need it for studying, you don't. The caffeine stays in your bloodstream LONG after you have need it there. If you use it long enough then your body soon needs it to even function.
2. Getting drunk "knocks you out" but actually prevents good sleep. Your body is slowed down to nothing, which you think of as sleep, but actually your body is not recovering the way it needs to, like a regular sleep would help the body recover. Smoking is like this too. It seems to "relax" you but smokers shake like crazy! Drugs of ANY kind will disrupt your sleep.
3. Keep your exact pattern consistently. If you sleep from 9pm-9am on weekdays then do it on weekends as well. Even if there is a huge party, don't worry you won't miss it if you leave at 8:30 to go to bed. Trust me, you'll lose more "time" in life by being tired and not getting the rest you need than you will by missing some social life "time"
4. If you go to bed and after 15 minutes you can't sleep, get up. Do some dishes, or study, or something. This will not only save time later and use "wasted" time now, it can help "tire you out" so you can sleep.
5. This may seem silly but use your bed ONLY FOR SLEEP! Doing anything else there can give you a subconscious need to stay awake or be alert, like homework, videogames, sex, talking on the phone, watching TV, etc.
6. Do something boring for a while before bed. Read or study or something slow paced and not very interesting. Don't try to go to bed after lifting weights for an hour.
7. Food affects how you sleep as well. Some foods help you sleep others help you stay awake. Milk and turkey have excellent sleep promoting properties while apple juice, candy, soda, pasta have stimulating properties.
8. Good exercise helps the balance of awake and sleep also. If you're healthy and exercise you will sleep well.
9. If you are nervous or have things to deal with all the time like buddies always stopping in or mom always calls etc. Have them adjust to your schedule. You may feel like a jerk, but if they really care then they will understand. Also ask the neighbors to stay quiet and stuff like this.
I hope this helps
2007-01-25 21:51:58 · answer #1 · answered by Curious Bill 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you consume less caffeine during the day or you may try to take sleeping pills such as "melatoin". It can help you adjust your sleeping pattern. You may also try to exercise in the afternoon whcih may also help you sleep better
2007-01-26 04:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by msjerge 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I'm not qualified to prescribe meds... but I often use a product made by Tylenol... Simply Sleep.
Its OTC, and works great for me. I work shift work and often have trouble getting to sleep. I wake up wide awake, with no 'drugged ' feeling. Try it.
2007-01-26 04:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋