Older me, earlier bedtime
By Susan
@HazySue (39265)
Gouverneur, New York
February 22, 2020 2:46pm CST
Has anyone else noticed that the older they get the earlier bedtime becomes? I used to be one of those people that stayed up to all hours of the night. Now, it seems that I am ready for bed right after dinner.
In a way it's quite funny. When I was growing up I vigorously avoided going to bed and sleep. I did everything I could to delay bedtime. Now, as an adult, well, a senior citizen, I find myself counting down the hours until I can crawl into bed.
Anyone else feeling like this?
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
22 Feb 20
I look forward to bedtime, but still go to bed late. Or late to me. My body doesnt let me go to sleep until at least 10pm.
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@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
27 Mar 20
@Courtlynn Don't lose too much sleep.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
19 Mar 20
@HazySue we've been more of 1030-11 the last few weeks. Not on purpose. I hate it. Especially with having to get up around 7 most days, and not sleeping more than 5 hours a night. Ugh.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
23 Feb 20
I was always a sleepy head, I take naps almost every day and I sleep at least 8 hours every night, except for Saturday nights. I don't see an increase in my sleeping needs, just what I always had. And the problem is that I am always tired.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
18 Mar 20
@HazySue I think the fact that my mind is constantly working has a big influence on me being tired. But I cannot state that I am a very busy person.
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@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
19 Mar 20
@rappeter13 They say mental work can make you more tired than physical work.
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
22 Feb 20
Unfortunately I have a lot of trouble falling asleep. The older I get the worse it gets. It's not unusual for me to be up all night.
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
18 Mar 20
@HazySue Good to see you here. Stay safe and healthy!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
19 Mar 20
Yes, we look forward to going to bed as early as we can. As soon as dogs are walked, the kitchen is clean, everyone has caught up on their paperwork, etc....it is off to bed.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
23 Feb 20
I wish this was true for me, but I still like staying up too late, much later than I should.
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