Irregular sleeping cycle and insomnia from studying

[You]

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I do not have this problem before. I have a full time job so I don't get tons of hours to study. Usually after work, I fall asleep if I tried to study right away. When I do finally outwake it and get into study mode and go to bed around 2am, by then I usually can't go to sleep till around 4 or 5am still having a bunch of studying crap and can't slow the mind down. So I usually get about 3 hours of sleep then have to get to work at 8. Then circadian rhythm kicks in at work around 3pm...which blows. I hope this problem goes away on the test day. It'll suck if it wakes all night and go to sleep couple hours right before the exam. I don't know if anyone relate to this or not...if so what did you do to fix it?

 

[UCFpremed]

I do not have this problem before. I have a full time job so I don't get tons of hours to study. Usually after work, I fall asleep if I tried to study right away. When I do finally outwake it and get into study mode and go to bed around 2am, by then I usually can't go to sleep till around 4 or 5am still having a bunch of studying crap and can't slow the mind down. So I usually get about 3 hours of sleep then have to get to work at 8. Then circadian rhythm kicks in at work around 3pm...which blows. I hope this problem goes away on the test day. It'll suck if it wakes all night and go to sleep couple hours right before the exam. I don't know if anyone relate to this or not...if so what did you do to fix it?

I've only been having problems getting to sleep which was never a problem the past.

 

[You]

I've only been having problems getting to sleep which was never a problem the past.

I know what you mean. I'm able to go to sleep in less than 3 min in the past...all this anxiety must be the culprit.

 

[shainapunim]

Tylenol PM or else try singing a relaxing slow song in your head.

 

[RockstarDMD]

Search the forums. I believe the general consensus was melatonin provided the best result.

 

[mightymouse23]

I do not have this problem before. I have a full time job so I don't get tons of hours to study. Usually after work, I fall asleep if I tried to study right away. When I do finally outwake it and get into study mode and go to bed around 2am, by then I usually can't go to sleep till around 4 or 5am still having a bunch of studying crap and can't slow the mind down. So I usually get about 3 hours of sleep then have to get to work at 8. Then circadian rhythm kicks in at work around 3pm...which blows. I hope this problem goes away on the test day. It'll suck if it wakes all night and go to sleep couple hours right before the exam. I don't know if anyone relate to this or not...if so what did you do to fix it?

I am in the same boat as you. I work full time and study at night. I hit the bed around 3-4a, depending on what i am studying. It works for some, but not others- i am use to it since I am also taking some classes and am use to the late nights now. I get into that same mood around 3pm as you, and if it were not for the RED BULL gods, I would be passed out...

 

[lifeisgood]

I feel you. Doing my studying from about 9 or 10 til 2 or 3 am, then up at 7 or 8 for a nice full day of work. I feel like I am slowly dying.

Not to mention I don't feel normal until my second energy beverage of the day has been consumed. I feel like this guy --->

 

[You]

Thanks all for the tips. I tried Tequila last night and it seems to work...but a little hard on waking up. Too bad I can't get other mixed drink at home. I hope I don't get "beer belly" after this.

lifeisgood: what is your 2nd bev?

mightymouse23: RED BULLS? lol did ya have wings?

RockstarDMD: Is melatonin over the counter? Not sure on brainy drug and consequence, cuz I'll need it for about a month.

shainapunum: Tylenol doesn't do anything for me. Singing cause it to be active and will cause it to stay up all night wondering and thinking about reactions and stuff...

 

[dat_student]

Tylenol PM or else try singing a relaxing slow song in your head.

I had trouble sleeping for a couple of days. "Tylenol Extra Strength" worked for me & helped me sleep 🙂

 

[mightymouse23]

No wings here.. lol.. besides if i had any they still wouldnt be able to lift my fat ass up... LOL

Might

 

[lifeisgood]

Thanks all for the tips. I tried Tequila last night and it seems to work...but a little hard on waking up. Too bad I can't get other mixed drink at home. I hope I don't get "beer belly" after this.

lifeisgood: what is your 2nd bev?

mightymouse23: RED BULLS? lol did ya have wings?

RockstarDMD: Is melatonin over the counter? Not sure on brainy drug and consequence, cuz I'll need it for about a month.

shainapunum: Tylenol doesn't do anything for me. Singing cause it to be active and will cause it to stay up all night wondering and thinking about reactions and stuff...

i drink the sugarfree rockstar for the first drink and then a ressurect for the second...seems to be the right combo to get me going.

 

[RockstarDMD]

over the counter.

 

[You]

i drink the sugarfree rockstar for the first drink and then a ressurect for the second...seems to be the right combo to get me going.

This one? hehe caffeine and guarana probably gonna be synergistic to insomnia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockstar_(drink)

 

[You]

over the counter.

As what?

 

[You]

i drink the sugarfree rockstar for the first drink and then a ressurect for the second...seems to be the right combo to get me going.

What is your 2nd bev to counter Rockstar?

I think I see how you are using it... Rockstar to keeps you awake and something antagonistic in 2nd drink to force it to go to sleep.

I just tried Rockstar, it's tasty and pretty damn strong.