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Post by Darcy Collins on Nov 13, 2014 18:46:49 GMT
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Nov 13, 2014 18:47:37 GMT
I couldn't, but my husband could.
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suzastampin
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Post by suzastampin on Nov 13, 2014 18:48:32 GMT
No I couldn't. If I went to bed at 8, I'd be up by 1 or 2 am. I rarely get more than 5 hrs or so a night.
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Post by craftykitten on Nov 13, 2014 18:49:38 GMT
Everyone's sleep patterns are individual, you have to know yourself and what YOU need. I couldn't go to bed at 8, some days I work later than that!
Improving your sleep can't be a bad thing, but there are other things than just going to bed really early - removing electronics from your bedroom, cutting out caffeine, etc.
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Post by mimima on Nov 13, 2014 18:51:30 GMT
Easily. Although, I'd read before falling asleep. My late grandmother taught me it is perfectly ok to crawl into bed at 8:30 to read. Having said that, even when I do - my light is still out about 9:30
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Nov 13, 2014 18:51:49 GMT
Easily, but I wouldn't because I would still wake up at the same time in the morning and, therefore, would lose out on several hours of productivity.
I have always been someone who required a lot of sleep, and I've always been a night person. I have tried to change my internal clock, but I've never succeeded.
I could easily sleep 10-12 hours a night!
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Post by mztfied on Nov 13, 2014 18:53:56 GMT
Normal bedtime for me is between 10:00 and 11:00. I don't have to be up by any set time but I am naturally an early riser. I do find that if I keep to a regular schedule I feel a lot better. But 8 pm with kids has got to be a challenge. There were always so many things to do after the kiddies were down for the night.
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Post by auntkelly on Nov 13, 2014 18:54:00 GMT
I suppose I could adjust to anything, but 8 seems awfully early to me.
It will be really hard for your doctor to continue that 8am bedtime when her child gets a little older and has school programs and extracurricular activities.
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Post by Prenticekid on Nov 13, 2014 18:56:30 GMT
Eight is unrealistic, especially during the summertime. I did clean up my bedtime routine by a. eating earlier, b. stopped eating sugar, c. relax at least 1/2 hour before bed, and d. go to bed by 10 (which I do cheat on from time to time). I sleep better, longer and deeper.
What is probably really doing you in is getting up with the pets in the middle of the night. You are basically getting only six hours of interrupted sleep. I'd suggest trying a 10 p.m. bedtime and see how that works. Nine would be just to jarring, kwim? And, I really think that another thing that causes poor sleep, etc., is how we race right up until bedtime. We need to relax for awhile before bed, turn off the electronics, etc.
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Post by Jili on Nov 13, 2014 18:57:25 GMT
No, I definitely couldn't. I don't even get home until 5:30-5:45. Then I make dinner, try to exercise some nights, spend time with my family. I am a night owl and I *would* like to get to bed earlier at least 1-2 nights per week--just not as early as 8:00. I'd never get anything done around the house and it would absolutely be a detriment to our interactions as a family.
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Post by scrappyesq on Nov 13, 2014 18:59:01 GMT
I couldn't. Most days I don't even get home from work until 7:30.
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Post by luckyexwife on Nov 13, 2014 19:02:55 GMT
I couldn't, as I get up at 7:00 am. I'm not an early morning person, so I don't like to get up any earlier than I have to. 11:00 pm is perfect for me, as that is 8 hours of sleep. I generally read or watch the DVR starting about 9:30 or 10:00, then try to have lights out at 11. I rarely wake up in the night, though, so my sleep quality is generally high.
That is why I asked about the research behind better sleep taking place before midnight. For me, and my personal situation, it wouldn't be true.
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Post by krc11 on Nov 13, 2014 19:10:38 GMT
Yes, I'm tired at the end of the work day and don't get good sleep. I wake up every single night somewhere around 2-4 am. Sometimes I'm fortunate and go back to sleep within 30 minutes or so. Many nights I'm awake for 2 hours before I fall asleep. Since my kids are grown and I don't have as many evening activities, I generally retire upstairs by 7:30-8:30. Many nights in bed by 8pm. Most nights asleep by 9pm. I find I sleep best up to 2am. So I've just decided on the nights I don't go back to sleep, I get up and be productive. Usually by that time I've gotten 4-6 hours of good sleep by then. I have been known to just stay up if I wake at 3am and am not sleepy. Doesn't really affect my wakefulness during the day. I really think my sleep past 2am is broken and not very beneficial.
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Post by IPeaFreely on Nov 13, 2014 19:17:27 GMT
I'm curious why it takes you so long in the morning.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 19:19:26 GMT
No.
Best of luck in finding a solution that works for you.
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Post by epeanymous on Nov 13, 2014 19:23:11 GMT
Yes. Although it would be hard for the rest of my family because I have kids in activities that are not out by then. When I travel alone for work, I usually go to bed at 8:30 and get up at 4:30 if I don't have evening obligations.
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Post by sharlag on Nov 13, 2014 19:28:38 GMT
I have been hitting it that early quite a bit since the time change makes it dark at 5:30 pm. But I couldn't do it in the summertime since it would be still daylight.
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 13, 2014 19:31:17 GMT
Thanks for the link. I think it is more important to be getting enough hours of sleep every night than going to bed at 8. What time is your naturopath getting up in the morning shanniebananie? How many hours sleep is she wanting you to get? DH is usually up at 4 am, so rarely awake after 9 pm but getting to bed earlier than that would be tough for him. I always told my kids that they could go to bed as late as they wanted as long as they were up on time without an alarm in the morning. If I had to wake them, then I got to set their bedtime. They are teens now and do set their own hours, heading to bed between 10 & 11 on school nights and can sleep half the day on weekends. I can go to be at 11 and wake at 6 without an alarm, but do feel more refreshed if I go to bed a little earlier. Any less than 7 hours sleep, I'm really dragging myself through the day.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Nov 13, 2014 19:32:58 GMT
I could do it. I used to have to be at work at 4:30 a.m. and so I would go to bed at 8. I was off by 12:30 and then went to college classes in the afternoon. I think it is what you get used to. I'm an early riser now, but only because I work out before work and like to get to the office by 7:30. If I didn't have any obligations, I am a night owl. Interesting about better sleep before midnight, as I've never heard that.
My sister puts my niece (5 years old) down at 7 and she too, is an early riser.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Nov 13, 2014 19:35:08 GMT
No way. I'm lucky to get 4 sold hours of sleep. I'm very much a night owl...there has been many times I have been up for days straight with no sleep. I always have been like this. To be honest I wouldn't want to be in bed that early either lol
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Post by polz on Nov 13, 2014 19:37:42 GMT
My DH has been on 4am starts and he goes to bed at 7.30.
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Post by miominmio on Nov 13, 2014 19:38:24 GMT
I did when I was working (had to get up at 4 am because of my long commute to work), but it's certainly not something I'm going to do voluntarily. I like a little bit of peace and quiet after DD8 has gone to bed.
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Post by oldcrow on Nov 13, 2014 19:39:23 GMT
Sounds about the right time for me. But I also wake and get up between 4 and 5:30. That is when I get my quiet time. I can stay up late if need be but I still wake up at the same time so it doesn't take long before I feel the effects of lack of sleep.
I think the trick to going to bed early is getting up early, just figure out the number of hours of sleep that works for you and make that your schedule.
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Post by utmr on Nov 13, 2014 19:45:22 GMT
Personally, I'm up at 4:45, so 8:30 would be wonderful. I'm usually closer to 9:30-10 with kids and stuff.
If the dr suggested it, I don't see what it would hurt to try it for a while. If it helps then you can keep on with it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 20:43:28 GMT
Between 8 - 9:30pm on weeknights....up by 5am on weekdays.
I try to stay up a little later on the weekends....10 - 11, but will only sleep until 6ish on Saturday and Sunday.
Early morning is my favorite time of the day....it's quiet, a nice hot, fresh cup of coffee...LOVE IT!!
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Post by kimmie75 on Nov 13, 2014 20:48:45 GMT
It really depends on what time you get home. I often don't get home until 7 pm and by the time dinner is made, eaten and the kitchen cleaned up it is almost 9. Putting on the PJ's, watching some TV and trying to give the dog some attention gets us to 10 pm and by then we are nodding off. So yes, we are tired by 8/9 pm and could probably sleep if our schedule allowed. We get up at 5 am. Obviously our society works much longer days, with longer commutes than ever before. I would love to get to bed earlier, but it is just not feasible.
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Post by azredhead on Nov 13, 2014 20:48:54 GMT
Not even when I wanted to. Sometimes I wish I could even when I'm really sick. When Dh was on an early work schedule, he was in bed and asleep by 9:30. He can just lay down and go to sleep like that. I've never been able to do that. If I go to bed before 11pm I struggle to stay asleep. That was something that came up in my sleep study.
One of the better things they told me a constant sleep schedule is better. Not necessarily a time. But the same time. Do your nightly routine etc at the same time. So your body does know and then goes into a deep sleep faster?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 20:51:34 GMT
No. I don't even start work until at least 8pm. Sometimes as late as 11pm.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 20:53:18 GMT
Yes! Realistically, no. I have 2 teenagers and a younger child he does not sleep well.
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Post by Dani-Mani on Nov 13, 2014 21:12:27 GMT
Could I? Yes. Would it be realistic with all my responsibilities? Absolutely not.
I got to bed at 11. And get up at 6:30. I'm a person who really needs sleep but that timing works better for me.
I also think schedule and routine are huge when it comes to sleep. Your body will hate you if you're going to bed and waking up at a different time every day.
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