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I have extreme trouble waking. I set alarms to go off at 8:00, 8:07, 8:14, 8:21, and 8:28. Each has a 5 minute snooze and different song/tone. So, by 8:30 a different alarm is going off every minute. I have tried putting them across the room, but still I'll get up every minute to snooze the alarm and return to bed. I have done this for over 3 hours, but usually I win the mental battle within an hour. I've tried every gimmick alarm clock without improvement. I enter REM sleep between each alarm and dream. These are the only dreams I have, or at least am aware of after waking. It doesn't matter how much or little sleep I've had. It doesn't matter where I am sleeping, or my level of comfort. It's not about being tired. It's like my brain won't switch from the subconscious to the conscious. I literally have to will myself to wake up, which is like trying to will yourself sober. I can think, but it's like trying to see through a heavy fog; everything gets distorted and seems inconsequential. This has to be a disorder, right? I can't be the only one.
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Sleep apnea and and narcolepsy can both affect your ability to wake up.
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Another thing to think about....how's your metabolism? Appetite, diet, physical exercise, water intake, energy levels throughout the day and eve etc. If you're a woman, how are your hormones...regular cycle? I don't know if you've already tried talking to a doctor. You could ask for a blood panel to check if you're depleted in vitamins etc. There are also sleep studies which can be done if you ask your MD. A TCM doctor (Traditional Chinese Medicine) would work on re-balancing the energy in your body by addressing your diet, suggesting supplements, and acupuncture. TCM has helped me greatly in the last 10 months with hormone imbalance, energy levels, sleep, migraines, and mood. Naturopaths are another option for holistic care. I think a holistic approach (whatever you feel comfortable with) could really help you. With health, I always think it's helpful to start with those important fundamentals (diet etc) and take it from there. Sounds like your body is trying to communicate something to you. I wish you peace, hope, and good health! |
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Bed time and medications can affect wake up feelings and time.
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I have a vitamin D deficiency because I work at night, but I take supplements. Other than that, I have no symptoms of depression or narcolepsy, my energy during the day is fine, I limit caffeine to 100mg per day, I eat a lot carb diet with plenty of veggies, I ride my bike to my physically demanding job, I don't currently take any medications and only the D supplement, and my cycle is so regular I can predict it within an hour. I've been like this since I can remember, even in kindergarten.
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Low carb. Not "lot". That would be ridiculous.
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So like Monday we fall asleep at 10 pm get up at 6. Tuesday 11 pm get up at 7, Wednesday sleep at 12 get up at 8 etc. I do wonder if it is related to what you are eating. I have a much easier time waking when I eat less carbs. |
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