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Tricks for reliable sleeping schedules? (beehaw.org)

submitted 2 months ago by Zaleramancer@beehaw.org to c/neurodivergence@beehaw.org

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Hey all, I have ADHD and insomnia! I've tried some things, but, I'm really hoping someone has advice on how to keep a schedule. I always end up slipping around until I have to do some kind of grueling "all-dayer" or something to put myself back on track.

Thoughts? Tricks? Wisdom? I'm all ears.

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[–] thief_of_names@beehaw.org 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Smart lights did wonders for me! Specifically having them slowly turn on to wake me up without alarms has been very nice. Provided I went to bed early enough it makes waking up very gentle and automatic. I only still use alarms just in case the light somehow doesn't wake me

Edit: ah, but that might not help with falling asleep, but might help you maintain your schedule in the long run. Having automation turn your lights off when you're supposed to go to sleep might do something, so long as you are also good at not looking at bright screens prior to going to bed.