Frustrated with my sleeping habits...

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Hi, I've been frustrated with my sleep lately. I've recently flipped my sleeping schedule, and now I feel like it's starting to ruin again because I woke up 3 hours after my goal time... That's because I couldn't fall asleep until 4 AM.. :(

One day I'll sleep just fine, the next day I'm having problems.. What is this? How do I fix it? I tried reading before bed, I tried taking mild sleep aids like attaching marijuana patches...I tried drinking chamomile tea... And I still have this weird annoying habit! Now I feel like I'm slipping again and I've worked very hard on this new schedule.. I went though a week of hell and sleep deprivation, but my body is being stubborn. I don't know what to do..

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  • disthing
    9 years ago

    OP I'm the same. Have been for years. I have poor time-keeping and bad sleeping habits, I don't feel tired when I need to - so I know how you feel.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      Will we ever get better? Haha

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      • disthing
        9 years ago

        Ha no idea.

        I've toyed with the idea of getting behavioural therapy. Also considered if it might be a diagnosable condition like Circadian Rhythm disorder:

        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circadian_rhythm_sleep_disorder

        I expect it's more a consequence of deeply ingrained, disruptive habits, that might take a lot of effort to dismantle :/

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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago

    What about melatonin?

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  • Dulse.
    9 years ago

    I have this problem also. Sometimes it's fine and other times I simply cannot sleep. I find honestly, I just have to give up. Stop caring at all whether I sleep or not. Once I do that, sleeping becomes a little easier. I hope that helps, that's all I can think of after trying many things.

    Edit: Sometimes stretching helps too.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      Thank you.

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  • dickwashington
    9 years ago

    whats your caffeine consumption?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      One to two teas a day. Nothing before bed.

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  • KeepsakeDoll
    9 years ago

    Try exercising before you sleep. Maybe it'll help?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      I've tried it before. Same results... :/

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