Seriously, I sleep through alarms and people calling my name even in the same room.

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[–] 6 points 1 year ago

Things that have helped me include:

  • an alarm across the room that I have to get up to turn off.
  • a light that turns on before that alarm
  • an alarm app on my phone that can only be turned off by solving puzzles.
  • having an engaging activity that I want to do ready for me and fit into my schedule
  • getting up a little earlier so I have time to make a decent breakfast instead of grabbing some trash or just not eating.
  • a TV set to turn itself on and set to a channel that shows stuff you can't easily get used to (the history channel used to show random documentaries in the morning, no idea what it's like now)
  • strict discipline about never sleeping in even when I can.
  • avoiding spending time in my bedroom when I'm not trying to sleep.
  • setting a reminder to start getting ready for bed
  • popping melatonin when that reminder goes off if I'm not already tired.
  • drink water before drinking caffeine.
  • stop caffeine at least 6 hours before bedtime.
  • prescription medication in the morning. Not enough to replace all the other stuff, but definitely something that makes a huge difference with my sleeping disorder.
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