I Sleep too much

[CtChrono]

Greetings everyone,

For the past few weeks I've been sleeping for a good 10-12 hours or so. I set my alarm for a certain time but then when it goes off, I hit the snooze and sleep some more and I can't seem to find the energy to get out of bed. I want to break out of this habit and get into a regular pattern of 8hours sleep.

Does anyone have advice on how I can find the energy or motivation to get the freak up in the morning and stop sleeping so much.

 

[Onlythingavailable]

I used to do that as well. But, it bothered me so much that I wasted "half the day" sleeping that I started getting up earlier. Soon my body just got used to it and now I wake up early every morning. At least most of the time.

Don't forget to pray to God for strength, even if this feels like something easy that you can do on your own, I've learned that you always need God's help. I know this isn't very helpful, but you just have to force yourself out of bed. Just remember that it gets easier after a while. If you really can't get up, maybe you could try scheduling something early in the morning. I mean so that you have some "tangible" reason to get up. Or, move the alarm clock away from your bed, so you can't hit the snooze button without getting up. Showering immediately when you get up also helps.

 

[RomanPrincess]

have someone come in and make sure your up ,or wake you up...............or set your alarm clock across the room that way you have to get up to turn it off.....lol

 

[sunshiinedays]

The best motivator is action. Have you ever heard that too much sleep can make you tired? Force yourself to haul your butt out of bed in the morning when your alarm goes off, have a shower and get dressed and ready right away. Get into a routine so that you're not tired. If after a while, with normal activity and 8 hours of sleep per night, you are still tired when you get out of bed in the morning, you should see a doctor. They say it takes about 3 weeks to form a new habit.

From the jist of your post, it seems to me that your biggest problem is not having anything to look forward to. Are you unhappy? Bored?

 

[CtChrono]

The best motivator is action. Have you ever heard that too much sleep can make you tired? Force yourself to haul your butt out of bed in the morning when your alarm goes off, have a shower and get dressed and ready right away. Get into a routine so that you're not tired. If after a while, with normal activity and 8 hours of sleep per night, you are still tired when you get out of bed in the morning, you should see a doctor. They say it takes about 3 weeks to form a new habit.

From the jist of your post, it seems to me that your biggest problem is not having anything to look forward to. Are you unhappy? Bored?

Actually that is true. I don't really have anything to look forward to right now. I currently have no job and not going to college at the moment. All my friends are either working all week or in the military. I live with my parents so I have no obligations with bills or anything but I do feel bad not helping with the financial costs of things. Its seems hard for me to find a job around here but I think getting one would help me get out of this slump.

 

[bfly]

Greetings everyone,

For the past few weeks I've been sleeping for a good 10-12 hours or so. I set my alarm for a certain time but then when it goes off, I hit the snooze and sleep some more and I can't seem to find the energy to get out of bed. I want to break out of this habit and get into a regular pattern of 8hours sleep.

Does anyone have advice on how I can find the energy or motivation to get the freak up in the morning and stop sleeping so much.

I agree with you. You have no reason to do anything, no motivation. You need to get a job and become a part of life again. People need to see a smile on your face and your dancing eyes as you greet them. People need people. Once you get interested in something you will be eager to get up and get out. If you can't find a job, volunteer for something. Doing for other gives you a reason for living. Their are people on this forum that are lonely and just need someone to encourage them.

The most important thing is you need to be needed. Your are needed be determined to find that need.

May God bless you and lead you to something that will lift your spirits.

 

[lhkrafty38]

I agree with you. You have no reason to do anything, no motivation. You need to get a job and become a part of life again. People need to see a smile on your face and your dancing eyes as you greet them. People need people. Once you get interested in something you will be eager to get up and get out. If you can't find a job, volunteer for something. Doing for other gives you a reason for living. Their are people on this forum that are lonely and just need someone to encourage them.

The most important thing is you need to be needed. Your are needed be determined to find that need.

May God bless you and lead you to something that will lift your spirits.

are you always tired or snore at night... fall asleep easy just sitting watching Tv stuff like that if so you may have sleep apena..I was like that for years and never knew what was going on...till i met some one online that told me....something to think about.

 

[Tsarina]

I'm having that struggle for the last couple of months. I tried my best to break it, and i did it today by waking up at 10am instead of 3pm. It really bothered me that i wasted half of the day and was up all night thinking how i should be asleep and awake during the day.

Just force yourself up each morning, go for a walk or somthing, that will wake you up. Oh, and remember, it takes 14 days to set a routine.