I hate being wide awake at night and tired in the morning
By Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
Canada
January 9, 2017 10:03pm CST
Seems whenever it is time to go to bed I am wide awake. I don't feel tired at all. Yet when it is time to get out of bed at 6:30am I am so tired that i wish I could stay in bed. All day at work I am thinking how I am going good to go to bed early because I am so exhausted but it never happens.
It is midnight here now and my fiance is snoring away having an awesome sleep. The cats even snoring..lol If only I could sleep like them. 
Anyway I am going to give to sign out, shut it down and give it a try. Time to stare at the ceiling for a few hours, eventually sleep will come.
Good night for now...
Anyway I am going to give to sign out, shut it down and give it a try. Time to stare at the ceiling for a few hours, eventually sleep will come.
Good night for now...39 people like this
42 responses
@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
10 Jan 17
@Happy2BeMe 3 hours is not enough. I pray you will be able to sleep like you should. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have my medications to help me get to sleep.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
Thank you..I got about 3 hours sleep. Once I finally fell asleep I slept until 5 minutes before my alarm was set to go off.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50205)
• United States
10 Jan 17
Goodnight, I am also on my way to bed.
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@1creekgirl (41392)
• United States
10 Jan 17
I know how you feel. It's miserable not being able to sleep. Fibromyalgia keeps me from sleeping well, but sometimes my over the counter med helps and sometimes it doesn't. Hope you get a long, peaceful night's rest.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
It would be hard to sleep if you are in pain. My is usually my mind doing lots of thinking when I lay down to sleep.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
10 Jan 17
Using a laptop, tablet or mobile phone immediately before bed isn't conducive to sleep. The frequency of the blue light from the screens plays havoc with your melatonin production. Melatonin is the hormone that regulates your sleep patterns.
Try not using these devices for a couple of hours before you try to get to sleep.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
10 Jan 17
@cacay1 I find it very easy to sleep, no matter what the situation. I'm also very good at waking up and being fully alert immediately after hearing any noises through the night and then going immediately back to sleep once I'm satisfied it wasn't a burglar.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
It usually doesn't bother me but it would be a good habit to get into, it may help.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Jan 17
Oh yes! I have that same feeling & regret that I didn't sleep earlier when I wake up. I hope you get some sleep soon before you need to get out of bed.
Good night =)
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
12 Jan 17
@Happy2BeMe Oh no! I hope you get more sleep in tonight!
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
10 Jan 17
Some days my insomnia attacks. I am wide awake throughout the night. I take clonazepam to help me relax and drift to sleep easily. Now I just relax and get to sleep with little struggle. I wake up in the morning feeling refresh
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
@averygirl72 No it is something else. I don't remember the name but melatonin is sold here too. I just never tried it.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
I have taken over the counter meds to sleep but it makes me feel drowsy through the morning.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
10 Jan 17
I used to stay up a lot but I've managed to sleep earlier and wake up earlier. It makes me more productive starting the day early and I don't feel as tired, either. Have a good sleep!
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
10 Jan 17
@cacay1 Oh I would need at least 6, otherwise I'd get sleepy before noon! 
@cacay1 (83429)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
10 Jan 17
@cahaya1983 , that is nice. I only have 4 hours sleep.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
I had three hours sleep and don't feel to bad but it will hit me by the afternoon
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
I have never tried the milk thing but it has been suggested to me many times.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
10 Jan 17
yes, I also experienced this and its hard to cope the next day.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
Yes it is. You feel like you are dragging yourself all day. Not a good feeling.
@Linda1234 (4712)
• Houston, Texas
10 Jan 17
I think eat less dinner good for sleep.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
That is a true. I try not to eat too much or too late.
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@Clairelouiser (683)
• United Kingdom
10 Jan 17
I have that exact same problem, I am practically falling asleep at the computer, but when I go to bed I will have all my best ideas ever!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
That is exactly what it is. That is when the brain is most active.
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@purplealabaster (22091)
• United States
10 Jan 17
I tend to go in cycles There are times when I can just lay down, go to sleep and wake up rested and ready for the day. Other times, I am tired right up until the time that my head hits the pillow, and then I am wide awake. When I finally get to sleep, I toss and turn all night and wake up just as tired (if not more so) than before I went to bed. Right now, I am in the latter pattern, and coughee is my bestest friend ever!
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@purplealabaster (22091)
• United States
11 Jan 17
@Happy2BeMe I have started drinking tea right before bed, and that seems to be helping me to get to sleep.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
10 Jan 17
I never seem to fall asleep as early as I'd like. I'll feel exhausted, but when I lay down in bed, sleep takes its time in arriving. In the morning, it takes me a while to get going. I tried not drinking coffee for a few months, but it didn't help.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
11 Jan 17
@Happy2BeMe I am drinking coffee again. I enjoy the flavor and aroma, as well as the kick from the caffeine.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
I tried that too but I like my morning coffee.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
11 Jan 17
@DWDavis The caffeine kick always helps :)
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
10 Jan 17
I know that feeling, I hope you get some good sleep
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
11 Jan 17
@Happy2BeMe I hope I get good sleep this evening
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
I only got 3 hours but I hope I sleep better tonight
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@IvySaysHi (4467)
• United States
10 Jan 17
I hate being awake when all I want is sleep too and waking up tired is the worst as well. It makes it hard to start my day. I am going to have to push through that now though.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
Yes it makes it tough at work the next day but I will get through it once again
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Jan 17
@Happy2BeMe You need your beauty sleep! Your mind must be on constantly.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
11 Jan 17
@DianneN Yes it pretty much is. Late night it shut though which was nice.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
Aren't you lucky, I have never been that way. I am a very light sleeper or I rarely stay asleep for more then a few hours.
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