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I've been doing a sleep cure where I only sleep 5 hours every night for the 1st week, 5,5 hours the 2nd, 6 hours the 3rd, 6,5 hours the 4th and finally 7 hours the 5th. I'm at week 2 now, sleeping 5,5 hours at night BUT today I overslept for 4 hours. My doctor's office isn't available on the phone until next week.

Does someone have experience with this method? Do I have to start over again?

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  • Bee70
    Bee70 Guest

    Posted

    Sorry finders pressed wrong key rolleyes

    I have never tried that method. It sounds interesting ! Has this been recommended by your GP ?

  • Bee70
    Bee70 Guest

    Posted

    My fingers definitely not working correctly today. So sorry redface
    • Guest
      Guest Bee70

      Posted

      Yes, I've tried several sleep medications and are now trying this sleep restriction method. 
  • caitlin39841
    caitlin39841 Guest

    Posted

    could u say what the 'sleep regime' is for i.e. over sleeping or under sleeping?

    Caitlin

  • Bee70
    Bee70 Guest

    Posted

    Where did you hear about sleep regime? As I have trouble sleeping, I would like to know more about this ?
    • Guest
      Guest Bee70

      Posted

      After trying 8-9 different sleep medications my doctor sent me to a sleep specialist whom suggested this. It's called sleep restriction and apparently it works for 8/10. But it's really hard and takes a lot of willpower to do. You should not be trying this without talking to your doctor, and as you need to be consistent to go to bed and wake up at the exact same time every day, you should be considerable about your daily rutines such as work. 
  • Bee70
    Bee70 Guest

    Posted

    Thanks IH92...... 

    I will ask my GP on my next visit.

    Please keep me posted on your sleep regime. wink x

    • Guest
      Guest Bee70

      Posted

      I decided to start over again, and it's really hard. I fall asleep if I sit down to read for more than 10 minutes and I'm just so tired. I'm reconsidering if I should postpone to after my exams, which right now - after waking up just 1 hour ago - sounds like a great plan.
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