Prolonged Partial Sleep Deprivation for a Job (The worst year of my life [so far])

Re:Prolonged Partial Sleep Deprivation for a Job (The worst ... by ibsulon on Monday November 10, 2008 @03:25PM (#359666)

The good news is that some people's cases, like mine, mellow out as we grow older. By the time you return from academia, it's quite possible that you'll be more functional with the addition of draconian sleep hygene rules, morning exercise, and light box therapy. (Note: I still revert to the default schedule if left to my own devices, but I am much more able to function as a day person now.)

I'm even able to stay up late on occasion now. I still can't function waking up at 6am on a regular basis, but I'm surviving on a 12-8am sleep schedule.

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Re:Prolonged Partial Sleep Deprivation for a Job (The worst ... by ibsulon on Monday November 10, 2008 @03:29PM (#359670)

I should mention a few more things:

1. My father worked nights until he was in his fourties. He had a similar problem, but was able to move to an earlier schedule.

2. I can't say that I prefer waking up on an earlier schedule; I think I still work better working in the evenings, but it's at least tolerable now.

3. I should have stressed the exercise and light therapy, especially when you don't have a schedule to keep. It won't solve all problems, but it does help.

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