Remudamom Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I need to get up in the mornings. Everyone in the house is asleep, and here I am, wide awake. I could easily be up til two. I tried to go to bed but just lay there, tossing. Sometimes if I put a movie on my computer in the bed I'll fall asleep. Can you change from a night owl to an early bird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I don't think so.... I like sleeping in late... taking naps.... and going to bed late.... Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 I get up around 7:30, but I'm like a zombie til I get waaay too much coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) I don't think you can change how you're wired. But I do think you can make changes to help you keep a more family friendly schedule. I'm like you and it's really hard. Melatonin helps me go to bed at a reasonable time. Keeping my weekly wake time (and reasonable bedtime) consistent even on the week-end is important. Daylight exposure when you first wake up or as soon as possible after can help reset your body clock. Naps are what are killing me in terms of being consistent in fixing this. They need to go because they make it too easy for me stay up late, get up with my kids, and still get the sleep I need. I'm wired to be night owl and I don't have the discpline to consistently function otherwise. But I need to get back on it. Edited October 17, 2009 by sbgrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne in MN Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 That's what I'm working on myself. I'm a night owl and sincerely wish I wasn't. I'm trying harder to get to bed earlier and when I actually do it, I'm up earlier and get more accomplished in a day. It feels so good when that happens, but I'm evidentally not disciplined enough to be consistant. It helps to try and get things done earlier in the night-like checking e-mail. It also helps if I pay closer attention to the time and remind myself how much better I'll be tomorrow and in the long run if I can get to bed earlier. I wish I had some magic answer for you, but I don't. But you are not alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Hmm - less coffee + more exercise and regular hours. The history channel also does wonders for me. But then again so does a Sonata and some melatonin. I put on a smile in the morning and keep it there until it fits. Then again, don't take advice from insomniacs that work shift work because the schedule suits them. I do believe its time for a new pot of coffee ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I think you could change. It would take time. You'd have to do things differently. For example: melatonin an hour before bedtime. And I mean a decent bedtime, say 10pm. Do a predictable bedtime routine. Lay down in bed. Beds are for sleeping and sometimes for TEA but let's stick to sleeping. If you can't sleep in 20 minutes, get up and do something boring and repititious, like matching socks or picking lint off sweaters. In half an hour go back to bed. Same thing, if you can't sleep, get up and do something monotonous. Keep this up for a few weeks and you'll be surprised how quickly you can fall asleep. It also helps to jazz up your morning. Set your alarm an hour before normal and have a work out. Again, keep it up for a few weeks. I bet that in a month you'll have a different schedule. But... if you're like me... there's a part of you that secretly loves this quiet time when everyone else is sleeping... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Yep - this isn't the best time of day to ask for advice on a topic like this. But then again, my ds switches back and forth between time zones on opposite sides of the world a few times a year. So it is possible if you really want to do it. He gets up early, exercises and doesn't drink any coffee, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Yep, I love that everyone is asleep. I can watch or eat whatever I want, do laundry, whatever. Part of the problem is that I can easily nap during the day, the kids aren't kids anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) OR.... see.... you could get that alone time in the day if you slip everyone else a melatonin! Edited October 17, 2009 by specialmama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Can you change from a night owl to an early bird? Well, despite many attempts, I've been unsuccessful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I have the same problem! I'm glad I'm not the only one, I guess. My enabling is that dh is unemployed right now, and before then he had a job where he could go in late, so if I stay up late, I still have someone to watch dd. Night time is the most peaceful time for me, and it's very hard to give it up. To make it even worse, I need a LOT of sleep (try 10 hours!), so I end up getting up so very late. :( I'm concerned about what I will do when dd needs to start DOING stuff, and won't be happy staying home a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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