[kim_johnson]

I have this problem where my sleep schedule gets all out of whack and I don't sleep until about 3am and don't wake up until about 11am. I've just realized what it is... I hate going to sleep.

:-(

I like sleeping, don't get me wrong. I don't like getting up, don't get me wrong.

Maybe it is state changes more generally that I'm opposed to?

[(JD)]

This is a tough feeling to have.
Do you have a sleep routine that you follow each night, before actually getting into bed? Most people need the subtle adjustment to find good sleep.

TC

[kim_johnson]

Nah. I just put it off for as long as possible. Watch TV / play computer games / check email / post on boards until I feel really really tired... Then go to sleep. I often feel tired around 8pm and think sleep would be nice... but around 10pm I wake up... And find myself posting. Part of it is that now is the time that you guys are awake.. That being said.. I should sleep now (half past one). Have to get up earlish to see t tomorrow (well, up by 10 would be nice).

I think I do need an evening ritual. Maybe having a shower or something..

[SeptemberMorn]

I do the same thing... and I love my sleep! It's not going to sleep that I don't like, it's not even finally getting into bed. It's the long, dark hallway and the empty bedroom that gets me. It's a heck of a lonely feeling.

We don't have TV anymore, but I play the same stupid games on the computer until I can hardly see straight. I'm thinking that is my bedtime routine.

[x_BabyG_x]

I have the exact same problem. I try to put it off as much as I can stand it, even though I LOVE my bed and I need my sleep.

The other night I was so tired, I had to be up crack of dawn, but I was still trying to force myself to keep awake and I didnt know why, until it was time to go bed... and I had a panic attack.

I didnt have a clue what to do, I was so scared and it suddenly dawned on me that it was because I didnt want to be alone... something to think about? When you go to bed, you are alone, with your thoughts, in the dark until you drift off to sleep, and I think thats where this fear comes from for me

Hope this helps

babyg xXx

I HATE to sleep--feel like it is a waste of time. And with my bipolar I don't sleep much & the doc tells me how important a regular sleep schedular is. Already take 3 meds that are sedating--they knock me out for about 2 hours--then I'm up *& raring to go. She wants to add Sere

OOps--got bumped off line--Serequel--resisting that--feel like that is leading to a Heath Ledger thing--but I did do an overdose 2 yerars ago so what is the diff???--Suzy

[youOme]

same here...

[Greenleaves]

I have the same problem. I have difficulties transitioning from sleep to wakefulness and from wakefullness to sleep.

It's almost 3 am and I hate going to sleep, but come morning I would hate to get up.

At the risk of turning this into yet another disorder, I really relate to the delayed sleep phase syndrome.

It may just be bad sleeping habits that is causing difficulties.