Tell us how the Clock Your Sleep project is going. Whether you've been participating for a few days or a few weeks — we at WNYC want to know how the Clock Your Sleep project is going for you. Take two minutes and tell us how tracking your #sleepdata has impacted you.
May 08, 2014 07:18:36 AM
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1 month or more
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Yes, in another way
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I've been waking at ~3am, reading for about an hour, and going back to bed till ~6am
my weekends are lousy--my husband keeps me up later and disrupts my sleep during the night (I see him only on weekends), so it feels like I have to have the rest of the week to get re-regulated. Uh oh for when we end up in the same house full time...We will have to have an extra bed for which for me to move over during the night, after my bathroom run.
I am more aware of "time for bed" and the direct effect of my motivation and productiveness after a good night's sleep.
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I put off going to bed and the later I go to bed the less inclined I am to be self starting in getting things done that are out of the normal work routine.
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Yes. Getting to bed on time and trying to not eat before bed.
There isn't any way I can not wake up in the middle of the night. I don't think it can change. Questions: Can I manage with waking up to go to the bathroom twice a night? Do I need a brief nap while on a long distance ride on the subway?
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Yes but I have not been successful. I need to try again and I would like to join a team.
When I'm awake in the middle of the night, I think about how long I've been awake for tracking purposes. And if I'm awake, I talk myself back into sleeping so I don't have to record that I was awake.
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I've learned that I'm really a good sleeper, even though it feels like I'm not. I am middle aged and don't sleep as well as I did in my 20's-40's so it has disturbed me.
Yes, although there are days that it is just not possible to go to bed earlier even though I would like to. As a full time working, single mother of twins, there are just not enough hours...
I am going to bed earlier and using my fitbit to monitor my sleep.
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I avoid getting enough sleep because I often wake up with a migraine if I am in bed for more than six hours.
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Yes, even if I don't stay in bed for a long time, I can go to bed at a reasonable time, and wake up earlier. Then my sleep pattern will be more in sync with my spouse.
Not sure this has to do with the project. I've just been extremely active since I've signed up; also not feeling that great. I always try NOT to nap in the afternoon, but after doing errands in the morning, I'm exhausted and have no choice. Then I fall asleep for 2 hours, get up for dinner....then have difficulty getting to bed before 1:00 AM. I have asked my partner to wake me up after an hour's nap, but he hasn't done that. Now, I'll emphasize it more. I'm also going to keep better track of when I have coffee. It usually doesn't amount to more than 2-3 cups a day, but sometimes I do have some after 6:00 PM (though not a full cup), and I will stop this.
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How crazy and inappropriate they are for an 81 year old woman. I just have so much to do all the time (can't afford cleaning help), working on a big project, errands, shopping, doc appointments, etc. I need to try to become more regular.
I don't really have a problem falling asleep, but I wake up every day at 4 to 4:30 pm, including weekends.
The sleep study is helpful in identifying that pattern.
This has been occurring for 4-5 months and I started the WNYC sleep study with the app on April on Sunday March 30 (at least that is how far back the graph on the app goes).
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Yes. a few changes but not much helps.
I think I have anxiety -- the insomnia is a secondary effect of that.
I have made appointments with 3 doctors, and I have started taking two medications (neither of them is very helpful with my problem -- which is waking up at 4-4:30 AM. )
The project doesn't allow for different sleeping conditions. When I first starting the project, I was cat sitting for my friends for a couple of weeks so I was in an apartment by myself and awoken almost every day by the cat. Now I'm back to sleeping in my own bed, my habits had to be adjusted for the roommate. I wish there was a way to note that in my results.
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I knew they were pretty erratic. I knew in theory how exercise and caffeine affected sleep habits, but it's nice to see the stats.
