do you have hard time sleeping after staring at the computer for too long?

Philippines
February 11, 2010 11:55pm CST
I noticed that when I surf the net or use my computer for a long period before going to sleep, I strain my eyes and have a hard time getting sleep. I usually fell asleep past midnight or at 1 am. And then, I would wake up almost noon. I hate it when I oversleep, I feel unproductive and waste a lot of time in the morning. I only notice it when I'm staring at the computer too long before bedtime. Anyone have the same experience? What do you do to have a goodnight sleep even if you used the computer before going to bed?
4 responses
@sushie93 (1355)
• France
19 Mar 10
This thing happen to me too, it is normal because the computer/television stimulate our eyes or something like that, so our eyes are too "excited" and our brain too, it is why we have difficulties to fall aslepp. ^^'
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
that explains it. I agree, it's like my eyes are hyper and too excited because of the stimulation, that's why I can't sleep. thanks for sharing!
@KylaDilla (137)
• Malaysia
18 Feb 10
Hi only princess I used to be a huge internet addict. I rarely have a goodnight sleep after using the computer for long hours. I hear somehow its like watching TV or playing video games before you sleep, it is kind of stimulating to the mind. I use the computer all day, and like to chat with my buddies at night. Hmm.. I usually make it a habit to switch off all lights, and turn off my phone so I am in total darkness. Thats the only way my mind will rest and I'll be able to get some sleep. If I don't do that, my mind races like F1 cars! Have a nice day!
• Philippines
18 Feb 10
Hi KylaDilla Yeah, I think it is because staring at the computer screen or a tv set is kind of stimulating to the mind. I also have lights-off when I sleep so that my mind can rest. But sometimes, I find it difficult to get some sleep after staring into the computer for too long. Maybe I need to adjust more,lol. Thanks for sharing! ;)
@colydf (913)
• China
24 Feb 10
I am the same with you. I also usually fall asleep after 1 am and wake up very late in the morning. I know this is a very bad habit, but I just cannot get rid of it. I think it is extremly difficult for me to fall asleep quickly after staring at the computer for a long time.
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Feb 10
Hi OP, When i am tired, no matter what activity or activities i made for the day prior to my going to bed and sleep--i will SLEEP. My tired body will surely put me to sleep even if i do mylot before going to sleep. mylot before going to sleep is a regular activity for me. this is the only time i can fully focus on responding here.
• Philippines
14 Feb 10
Thanks for responding! I'm fairly new here and still adjusting, I try to make it a point to visit mylot before going to sleep. I agree that it is the only time we could really focus here :)