I have an 8am-5pm job. How would I got about getting used to sleeping early and !


Question: You need to ensure that you get enough sleep and you sleep at fixed time to allow you body natural cycle stabilized.

Please keep in mind that this answer is for information purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace sound medical advice from your physician or health care provider.

This is only personal opinion and was written to cater to general audiences. Not responsible for any side effect of this advice, i.e. getting sleepy. This advice assumed that you have undergo medical check up and do not have any clinical problem, i.e. Apnea, Hyperactive, Hyperthyroidism, etc.

Problem sleeping can be caused by many reasons. If this happen quite persistent i.e. >2 times a week, you may have sleep disorder. Refer to sleep disorder link below for information, then consult your doctor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_disor...

Other reason, (but unlikely since I presume you are average age):- Hyperactive (young), Hyperthyroidism (burning feeling, hand tremble) - sometimes thyroid gland produces too much hormones (old) :-
? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperactive
? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthyroi...

Sleep disorder can cause other long terms health related issues:-
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If you are having normal sleep disorder, you can try the following method:-

1. Avoid watching TV, eating, and discussing emotional issues in bed. The bed should be used for sleep and sex only. If not, we can associate the bed with other activities and it often becomes difficult to fall asleep.

2. Minimize noise, light, and temperature extremes during sleep with ear plugs, window blinds, or an electric blanket or air conditioner. Even the slightest nighttime noises or luminescent lights can disrupt the quality of your sleep. Try to keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature -- not too hot (above 75 degrees) or too cold (below 54 degrees).

3. Try not to drink fluids after 8 p.m. This may reduce awakenings due to urination. (Frequent night urination must be check for prostate/diabetes problem)

4. Avoid naps, but if you do nap, make it no more than about 25 minutes about eight hours after you awake. But if you have problems falling asleep, then no naps for you.

5. Do not expose your self to bright light if you need to get up at night. Use a small night-light instead.

6. Nicotine is a stimulant and should be avoided particularly near bedtime and upon night awakenings. Having a smoke before bed, although it may feel relaxing, is actually putting a stimulant into your bloodstream.

7. Caffeine is also a stimulant and is present in coffee (100-200 mg), soda (50-75 mg), tea (50-75 mg), and various over-the-counter medications. Caffeine should be discontinued at least four to six hours before bedtime. If you consume large amounts of caffeine and you cut your self off too quickly, beware; you may get headaches that could keep you awake.

8. Although alcohol is a depressant and may help you fall asleep, the subsequent metabolism that clears it from your body when you are sleeping causes a withdrawal syndrome. This withdrawal causes awakenings and is often associated with nightmares and sweats.

9. A light snack may be sleep-inducing, but a heavy meal too close to bedtime interferes with sleep. Stay away from protein and stick to carbohydrates or dairy products. Milk contains the amino acid L-tryptophan, which has been shown in research to help people go to sleep. So milk and cookies or crackers (without chocolate) may be useful and taste good as well.

10. Do not exercise vigorously just before bed, if you are the type of person who is aroused by exercise. If this is the case, it may be best to exercise in the morning or afternoon (preferably an aerobic workout, like running or walking).

11. Does your pet sleep with you? This, too, may cause arousals from either allergies or their movements in the bed. Thus, Fido and Kitty may be better off on the floor than on your sheets.

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Answers: You need to ensure that you get enough sleep and you sleep at fixed time to allow you body natural cycle stabilized.

Please keep in mind that this answer is for information purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace sound medical advice from your physician or health care provider.

This is only personal opinion and was written to cater to general audiences. Not responsible for any side effect of this advice, i.e. getting sleepy. This advice assumed that you have undergo medical check up and do not have any clinical problem, i.e. Apnea, Hyperactive, Hyperthyroidism, etc.

Problem sleeping can be caused by many reasons. If this happen quite persistent i.e. >2 times a week, you may have sleep disorder. Refer to sleep disorder link below for information, then consult your doctor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_disor...

Other reason, (but unlikely since I presume you are average age):- Hyperactive (young), Hyperthyroidism (burning feeling, hand tremble) - sometimes thyroid gland produces too much hormones (old) :-
? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperactive
? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthyroi...

Sleep disorder can cause other long terms health related issues:-
? http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkwky5JVHiT...
? http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/ne...
? http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkwky5JVHiT...
? http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkwky5JVHiT...

If you are having normal sleep disorder, you can try the following method:-

1. Avoid watching TV, eating, and discussing emotional issues in bed. The bed should be used for sleep and sex only. If not, we can associate the bed with other activities and it often becomes difficult to fall asleep.

2. Minimize noise, light, and temperature extremes during sleep with ear plugs, window blinds, or an electric blanket or air conditioner. Even the slightest nighttime noises or luminescent lights can disrupt the quality of your sleep. Try to keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature -- not too hot (above 75 degrees) or too cold (below 54 degrees).

3. Try not to drink fluids after 8 p.m. This may reduce awakenings due to urination. (Frequent night urination must be check for prostate/diabetes problem)

4. Avoid naps, but if you do nap, make it no more than about 25 minutes about eight hours after you awake. But if you have problems falling asleep, then no naps for you.

5. Do not expose your self to bright light if you need to get up at night. Use a small night-light instead.

6. Nicotine is a stimulant and should be avoided particularly near bedtime and upon night awakenings. Having a smoke before bed, although it may feel relaxing, is actually putting a stimulant into your bloodstream.

7. Caffeine is also a stimulant and is present in coffee (100-200 mg), soda (50-75 mg), tea (50-75 mg), and various over-the-counter medications. Caffeine should be discontinued at least four to six hours before bedtime. If you consume large amounts of caffeine and you cut your self off too quickly, beware; you may get headaches that could keep you awake.

8. Although alcohol is a depressant and may help you fall asleep, the subsequent metabolism that clears it from your body when you are sleeping causes a withdrawal syndrome. This withdrawal causes awakenings and is often associated with nightmares and sweats.

9. A light snack may be sleep-inducing, but a heavy meal too close to bedtime interferes with sleep. Stay away from protein and stick to carbohydrates or dairy products. Milk contains the amino acid L-tryptophan, which has been shown in research to help people go to sleep. So milk and cookies or crackers (without chocolate) may be useful and taste good as well.

10. Do not exercise vigorously just before bed, if you are the type of person who is aroused by exercise. If this is the case, it may be best to exercise in the morning or afternoon (preferably an aerobic workout, like running or walking).

11. Does your pet sleep with you? This, too, may cause arousals from either allergies or their movements in the bed. Thus, Fido and Kitty may be better off on the floor than on your sheets.

Sources: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...

8-5 is normal. Why are you waking up early?

I don't think you need to worry about sleep. The time frame is just like school.

ditto

i had a job with 9-5 shift.now im working 6-3 job.i justwent to bed early and set the alarm and after a week of the new routine i was used to it.

It is hard to go to sleep when you would normally be awake, so it is better to set an alarm and wake up early each day (maybe 7:00 would work?)

An important thing is, once you start waking up early, try to move your bed time back slowly until the number of hours you are in bed for is the same as your normal.

The key to success, unfortunately, is sticking to this on the weekends as well - the waking up early anyway.

Sad, but true.

Eat light dinners and avoid energetic activity post dinner.

I had this problem after I graduated from college. During my college days I worked nights and went to school afternoon to evening. A trick I learned helped me start resetting my clock within a couple of days. Go to walmart or any drug store. In the vitamin aisle you need to look for MELATONIN. Take this about an hour before you want to go to sleep each night. Make sure this is taken at the same time each night and you should allow for at least 8 hours sleep. It will help your body reset it's clock. This is not a sleeping bill, but it will make you tired and help you fall to sleep. Melatonin is not habit forming so you shouldn't worry about that. If taken correctly you should be able to wake up each morning at about the same time before your alarm clock wakes you.

You can easily research this vitamin on the net.





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