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dameatball

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14. Yes, sleep issues here also. Which is why I am writing this at 4 am. Been this way for years.

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Sun Aug 23, 2020, 04:09 AM

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Anyone else only get about 2-3 hours of sleep [View all] Garion_55 Aug 2020 OP

Me too More_Cowbell Aug 2020 #1

what about switching it up qazplm135 Aug 2020 #5

Zzzquil and citric acid help me Awsi Dooger Aug 2020 #2

Five is about my norm except in July. Often less. DFW Aug 2020 #3

My body just won't stay asleep that long anymore ... 5.5-6 hours is a good night o' sleep mr_lebowski Aug 2020 #4

Yes, sometimes mvd Aug 2020 #6

feed the cats before bedtime then keep them out of your sleeping area if possible nt msongs Aug 2020 #7

Going to a hotel is actually a good idea. Laffy Kat Aug 2020 #8

I never attempt sleep before 6 AM Awsi Dooger Aug 2020 #10

LOL. i don't like the sun, either. Laffy Kat Aug 2020 #27

Me, too. Up all night, sleep most of the day. Loved working night shifts. Midnight Writer Aug 2020 #32

I have insomnia, always have. I wake up every couple hours Raine Aug 2020 #9

I hear you. silverweb Aug 2020 #13

Same here, 30 years of late afternoon work hours. safeinOhio Aug 2020 #19

Exact opposite for me. True Blue American Aug 2020 #23

Same here. It's awful and I rarely feel completely rested. smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #25

Think you may have sleep apnea? Laffy Kat Aug 2020 #28

very often Skittles Aug 2020 #11

I use an app on my iPad Jane Austin Aug 2020 #12

Exercise is the key. Energizes you. True Blue American Aug 2020 #24

Yes, sleep issues here also. Which is why I am writing this at 4 am. Been this way for years. dameatball Aug 2020 #14

For the last few years 5.5 or 6 hours in normal for me. yonder Aug 2020 #15

Yes 3 hrs then wake up Tribetime Aug 2020 #16

I am nocturnal Meowmee Aug 2020 #17

Oh yeah... SergeStorms Aug 2020 #18

I thought it was just me rickyhall Aug 2020 #20

I have the same problem. murielm99 Aug 2020 #21

SLEEP?! What the HELL is that? AmyStrange Aug 2020 #22

Lately it's 3am to 7:30am here Layzeebeaver Aug 2020 #26

Supposedly, the higher the IQ, the less sleep you need. Laffy Kat Aug 2020 #30

Me! fleur-de-lisa Aug 2020 #29

Probably 3 times a year I sleep 7 hours. A choppy 4-6 is my norm sometimes 3 or less mucifer Aug 2020 #31

Melatonin shanti Aug 2020 #33

I go to my sister's home. Delmette2.0 Aug 2020 #34

I have never been able to sleep more than around 6 and a half hours. Blue_true Aug 2020 #37

Power naps are awesome. Delmette2.0 Aug 2020 #38

Yes they are. 10 minutes does it for me. 15 minutes is pushing it, that Blue_true Aug 2020 #39

If you have cats, you have to make sure there is always food. LisaL Aug 2020 #35

Force yourself to not sleep during the day, even if you have to mow your Blue_true Aug 2020 #36