Sleeping patterns change?

lilac_lady

Since I retired I find that my sleeping pattern has changed drastically. I wake at odd times and sleep at odd times.

It doesn't bother me as I read, surf the net or catch up with recorded tv programmes then go back to bed.

Has your sleep pattern altered a lot since you've retired?

blossomhill_2

I wonder if your eating pattern has changed too, as both are linked. Also if you have increased carbs they can cause daytime crashing out which in turn can cause night-wakefullness

scotsbob

One of the signs of retirement.

Shopping at 9am, lunch at 11am, bed at 2pm, up again at 5pm, back to bed at 3am.

ariba10

Had a problem with that when I retired.

But you can soon sort out a routine if you want to.

lilac_lady

blossomhill wrote: »

I wonder if your eating pattern has changed too, as both are linked. Also if you have increased carbs they can cause daytime crashing out which in turn can cause night-wakefullness

Thanks. You could be right! Worth a try to reduce carbs - it'll be a better choice for me as I'm too fond of them.

lilac_lady

scotsbob wrote: »

One of the signs of retirement.

Shopping at 9am, lunch at 11am, bed at 2pm, up again at 5pm, back to bed at 3am.

Seems like my ideal 24 hours at the moment!

pollypenny

Bed at 10, read until 11.30. Tired, lights out.

Very sleepy, but don't drop off. 20 minutes later - wide awake!

I've tried various things - herbal tea, cleaning my teeth earlier, not cleaning my teeth - have to get up to do them at 1.30.

Upshot is I can;t get up in the morning and frequently sleep through nearly an hour of the Today programme.

[Deleted User]

yes LL my pattern did change until I re-trained myself with a sunrise clock. I was waking at around 3-4 every morning and couldn`t lie in bed. I don`t need the sunrise clock now but I do have a small clock with a backlight and I push the button on that if I wake and I then know not to get up. I use rescue remedy night melts from time to time, if my mind is whizzy. I keep them out on my bedside table within reach

All in all I believe that it is the psychological change away from routine plus menopause. I am back on the straight and narrow but I did have to work at it. I don`t have caffeine after 4 and just a light meal at 5 and my last drink of water by 7, otherwise I also wake by wanting to go to the bathroom

blossomhill_2

lilac_lady wrote: »

Thanks. You could be right! Worth a try to reduce carbs - it'll be a better choice for me as I'm too fond of them.

You may find it worth checking up on possible magnesium deficiency too, as it can cause insomnia. Good luck - I found an improvement by increasing protein and veggies and reducing carbs , helped me to not miss the white stuff (bread, pots, biscuits, sugar etc)

Shopping at 9am, lunch at 11am, bed at 2pm, up again at 5pm, back to bed at 3am

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