Early to bed, early to rise.

@p1kef1sh (45681)
October 29, 2008 4:59pm CST
Until a month or so ago my sleep arrangements were appalling. I'd get up early and stay up until the small hours, often on myLot. I asked some friends to help out and send me to bed at 11pm, but I often ignored them. However, now I get up at 7.15 am and go up by 10.30 pm. A friend will often give me a warning a few minutes before and off I trot like a good boy. In truth I am a lot better for it. So what time do you go to bed usually? Be honest now!
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
29 Oct 08
Between 10 and 11 PM except on Friday and Saturday nights, then I sometimes stay up later. Or when the Olympics are on and then I'm a zombie!
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@Zelmarq (12585)
• Cebu City, Philippines
30 Oct 08
I worked until 10 pm last night and slept at around 12 midnight and woke at 5am to prepare for a 6am work. Wow, this is so frustrating but what can I do. I have to pack up for a 4 day conference and to report for a 6am sked for work on monday. Happy my lotting and have a nice day!
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
That sounds very balanced. I am allowed to stay up a little later at the weekend but I don't always. I'm not remotely interested in watching sport (except Formula 1 Grand Prix) so things like the Olympics don't create an interruption thank heavens.
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
30 Oct 08
I'm a bit of an Olympics junkie, especially the winter Olympics. And they always ALWAYS broadcast the darn things too late at night. grrrr...
@dieorfly (763)
• Slovak Republic
29 Oct 08
During the working week I usually get up at about 7:30 a.m. really to early for me..lol. I go to bed about midnight mostly. During the weekend I sleep longer. Usually wake up about 10:00 a.m. which I really enjoy. I know I should go to bed earlier during the week cuz I feel sometimes really tired during work day but in the evening I am usually not very sleepy.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
It's taken a long time, but I find that by going to bed earlier every night I am actually feeling better during the day. But I know only too well the temptation to stay up later.
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Honestly? I go to bed anywhere between 3 a.m-6 a.m. then I have the tendency to sleep the day away and get up mid afternoon unless I have a appointment then I will try to go to bed earlier. There are rare occasion where I stay up all day then go to bed early and get up earlier the next day. When I was helping my mom move i had to get up at 5 each morning but they were in bed by 9-10p.m at night so I got into that habit took me a few days to break after I got home. Now I am back to my weird hours again I feel when my Fibernet gets installed that I will have a more decent bedtime since I won't have to worry about keeping the phone lines opened during the day since Fibernet doesn't use the phone to connect online.
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@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
10 Nov 08
There was a mix up with the Fibernet now I have to wait another 2 weeks..shame. It works I guess he doesn't like it that I stay up all night and I wouldn't if I had the fibernet. So cross your fingers I get it soon..
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
In the Navy there is a term "Hot Bunking" where the sailors on watch take over the bunks of the next crew on watch. It must be a little like that with you. As your hubby gets up, you go to bed. But if it suits you why not. Fibernet sounds a blessing. I forget that people still have dial up. Take care and sleep well.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
30 Oct 08
Hi P1ke.. I go to bed about 11:30 and get up at 5:30..not that i want to but my body has a built in alarm to wake up..guess as i get older it menas i need less sleep.. huggs
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
I do need a lot of sleep Rosie and I am better for it. I also like being sent to bed, but that's just me being kinky! LOL.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
30 Oct 08
not menas..means..lol..you are like a baby needing lots of sleep...
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@guybrush (4658)
• Australia
29 Oct 08
Well, I suppose I trot off to the boudoir somewhere between 11 and 12 most nights. I read in bed for a little bit, then doze off for half an hour, then wake up, etc. That goes on all night until I'm awake properly at about 6am. I have a little radio plugged into my earhole, and listen to the talkback during the 'awake' periods. Obviously I don't need much sleep, as I'm not unusually tired during the daytime, so I guess three or four hours' sleep (in short bursts) suits me. On very hot days I have been known to have a little doze in the afternoon ... but I think that's more an old age thing than tiredness!
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
Sometimes if I can't sleep I will come and make a cup of tea and watch some TV - well put it on and stare uncomprehendingly at the flickering screen until my eyes feel heavy and back I go. However, so far, and with one exception when I had stomach ache, I've found that going earlier has given me a better sleep. Old age? I'll send you some elastic stockings and wide fitting slippers to accommodate your bunions!
@guybrush (4658)
• Australia
30 Oct 08
I can hardly wait for THAT geriatric delight! I'm heading off to the tropics for a few days in the morning ... a week in Darwin - woo!
@akn1961 (1034)
• India
27 Aug 10
saying by is correct since ages ,if we are maintenaining proper life ,we will have good health and will enjoy life more and more.
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• India
27 Aug 10
Old man is saying correct health is wealth who man is make the system & follow he get the good health & freah face if we late night sleep & late morning awoke he feel all time loose & upset donot any work clear . so you early to sleep & early to morning ,good morning friends.
@nannacroc (4049)
30 Oct 08
I go to bed any time between 10p.m and 1 a.m, depending how I'm feeling. I have to get up at 6.30 a.m for work. My problem is that it doesn't matter what time I go to bed I usually read until 2a.m. I'm glad you're getting into a routine and feeling better, just don't bother Mrs P1ke while she's getting ready for work. No cheating on Sundays though.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
I am getting into a routine Nanna, and it is starting to pay off. This morning The Boss demanded that I drive her to work. You know what a sucker I am for assertive women! I'll have talk to myself on sundays. My alter ego can be very demanding!
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@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
30 Oct 08
i am always an early bird and early riser as well... i go to bed at around 9.30 pm and wake up at about 6.00 am... it is because i and my hubby have to work early in the morning every weekdays and we can't afford to go to bed late... otherwise, it will be very hard for us to wake up the next day... take care and have a nice day...
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
Those sound like good hours Lingli. I don't like to feel very tired during the day although I have been known to have an afternoon nap occasionally.
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@cwilson26 (2735)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Well, last night I didn't sleep at all for some reason. However, when I do go to bed, it is usually around 1am or 2am and I get up around 10 or 11am. I work online and I am usually up late at night trying to get work done and then I have a habit of watching a movie before I go to bed. Yeah, I need better sleep habits. :)
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
I hope that you get a better night tonight - your probably asleep as I write as I'm about 6 hours ahead of you. I hope that you are anyway as not sleeping always makes me feel awful the next day.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Right now I'm working 6 days a week, so believe me I'm too pooped to pop when I get home. I usually stay up until about 11 and then I might lay on the couch and watch a show or two and usually wake up in the middle of the night to an informercial. Even though, I don't like having to work late, I love the days that I don't have to be at work until 12 because it means I can sleep in. On those days I don't get up until about 10:15 and then rush around like nobody's business trying to get ready and catch the bus on time.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
So you can sleep late? No. I bet you are up to get Jacob off to school. Please take it easy. You're working hard and probably too hard. It's good to hear rom you again though. I do wonder and worry!!
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
30 Oct 08
I have been going to bed after midnight lately due to computer problems, which is pretty bad considering that I am usually up at around 4 a.m. It is catching up with me now and I am feeling quite run down and unwell so sorting out your bedtime is a good idea. You don't realize how important sleep is until you have been deprived of it.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
I know exactly how that feels. I am always quite grumpy the next day. Do try to get some more sleep, we need the rest, especially our brains apparently.
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@061234217 (133)
• China
30 Oct 08
Usually I get up at 7:30 am,and 0:30 am to sleep and sometimes even later.As the time is too short to sleep,I am always in a bad state.I really want to change this state of affairs.Every night I say to myself 'It's time to sleep,it's time to sleep',but i always seem to have much to be done.When I finished,it was already middle night...
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
I was a little like you originally. I am afraid that the only way to do it is to make yourself go to bed or, like me, have a friend send you to bed. It might sound silly, but I find it does work.
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@kunizzul (1066)
• Malaysia
30 Oct 08
i usually go to bed at 1am..and wake up at 6am to pray and continue my sleep back after that..i will wake up back at 8 or 9am....
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
Those sound like good hours. Thank you.
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• United States
30 Oct 08
i go to sleep at 10:30 and wake up at 5:00. but college work is hard as hell and very long so I mostly sleep at 12:30 these days. I can't wait till college is over. But sleeping early and waking up early really make you feel better. You also get more time to do things like Mylot ...LOL
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
Welcome to myLot. You sound very sensible and disciplined. Thank you.
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
30 Oct 08
I used to stay late every night. Now, after one month in Europe I am in my bed at 5PM and up at 9PM..., back to sleep at 11PM and up at 3AM.... I promised myself to be in my bed not later than 11PM during the winter. Light is very important and I want to be up during the daylight....
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
That all sounds a little crazy! The light is important and of course naturally we would go to bed as the sun goes down and get up as it rises.
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
30 Oct 08
[i]Hi p1, during weekdays where hubby needs to work, we used to sleep at 9 pm and wake up at 5 am..But, during weekends, we can stay as late as we want and also wake up like 10 or 11 am![/i]
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
Weekends are wonderful if you can sleep late Checapricorn. I usually get to lie in until about 8.30 then The Boss announces my chores for the day! LOL.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
30 Oct 08
I am up at all hours too, p1ke. Often myLotting as well. Too bad we are around the world from each other, I would ask for your IM for some wee hour chatting. I just can't seem to fall asleep when I do go to bed and I can't lay there thinking.... drives hubby nuts when I try. I take sleep aids about twice a week to make sure I get good sleep once in a while.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
I often chat with friends in the US Pots, on IM and Skype. But it tends to be during your morning and my afternoon. I now go to bed and a friend (in the US) sends me off. I'd hate to disappoint her so I do as I am told and go. I feel better for it too and don't really wake in the night now. There is nothing worse than you mind working overtime - "Have I done this. What will so and so say?", Will I be late because I've got to do X first". Awful. I comfort myself with the thought that there's nothing that I can do about it in bed so I might as well get some sleep and worry tomorrow!
@ladybug565 (2216)
• United States
30 Oct 08
I usually dont go to bed till around midnight. I get up between 5-7am depending on what day it is. I do better on like 4-6 hours of sleep any more than that and I am tired all day any less and I am tired all day. Sometimes when I am sick I will go to bed earlier, but not usually.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
I have to get 7-8 hours sleep or I'm a grump! I've always been like that. They say that as you get older your need for sleep diminishes. That's not been my experience so far. I'll have to see what the next 50 years are like!
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@agrant10 (1476)
• United States
30 Oct 08
I normally go to bed pretty early. Normally beteen 10pm and 11:30pm. It just depends on if I would like to watch the news or not. When I watch the news it around 11:30pm.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
I catch the new on BBC Online before I go up. If I watched it on the TV I'd be up until the bitter end and I need my sleep.
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• United States
30 Oct 08
i would say it varies a great deal with me. But on average i usually try to get to bed by about eleven. Now that doesnt mean that i will go to sleep then, just go into bed. I usually fall asleep a few hours later, and it is hard because i need to wake up around seven every day of the week. I try to catch up on sleep over the weekend though. lol
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Oct 08
Firstly welcome to myLot. I think that just being in bed is restful, sleep will come along when it wants. I think most of us like the weekends and a little lie in. Thank you.
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