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Default Jan 11, 2021 at 05:31 PM
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I have started to sleep in everyday. I don't have a job so I don't need to wake up. I want to be able to get up earlier so I will feel more normal. I think it started as a form of rebellion. If I had such a crappy life why should I have to get up? Now I can't even get up by noon even with an alarm. How can I get up earlier?
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Default Jan 11, 2021 at 06:24 PM
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I'd do it in increments. If you normally get up at noon, try getting up at 11:45 AM. Put the alarm clock clear across the room so you have to get out of bed to turn it off. Once you are out of bed do not go back to bed. Then after you get up at 11:45 AM for a week, get up at 11:30 AM. Then do that for a week. Then 11:15 AM. Then 11 AM etc. until you get to the desired wake up time.

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Default Jan 12, 2021 at 08:52 AM
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Hey @meetlaw what is your sleep hygiene like?

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Default Jan 19, 2021 at 08:43 PM
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I lie in bed even when not trying to fall asleep. I also will watch YouTube on my iPad at night.
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Default Jan 31, 2021 at 07:17 PM
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I think that if you want to change the time you get up, it would work to change it in increments.


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Have the same thoughts and issues.
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Default Oct 16, 2021 at 05:34 PM
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I’ve been struggling with getting up at a reasonable time without a schedule for awhile now. Some things I’d recommend:

-Great a bigger goals (Get up M-F by 9am)
-Then break down that into small, easy steps (Turn off devices by 11pm, in bed by 12:30)
-I’ve found it can be easier focusing on the time you got to bed first, rather than the time you get up. Then start shifting your bedtime easier by 15 minutes
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Default Oct 22, 2021 at 08:33 PM
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I suggest turning off all electronics 1 hour before bed. Than you need to head to bed earlier giving yourself at least 8 hours of sleep time before your desired wake up time. Also putting the alarm clock out of reach is a good suggestion, I use it.

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