Despite my attempts at altering my circadian rhythms, I’m still quite tired by 8 pm, and waking up at 6 am or so. I’ve made progress, but even if I stay up until 10, I wake at 6.
My body is incredibly stubborn, despite the use of consistent scientific methodology and persistent “Fuck you, I’m staying awake later” every night. I will be able to stay up for class, damn it! And also to not miss all the fun times on the internet, which never happen before 10 PST.
At least after this nap.
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SI,
Your body may need 9 or 10 hours of sleep. Many people’s do, including mine most of the time. Our modern culture’s idea that most people can do just fine on 6 hours is a myth, and a destructive one at that. It’s like thinking you can get by on 1000 calories or 2 c. of water a day in perpetuity, just because you’re too busy to eat or drink. To be healthy, the body needs sufficient sleep.
I know you’re talking about sleep schedules more than quantity, but this is one of my favorite soapbox topics. I recommend Richard Maas’ book “Power Sleep.”
I do tend to sleep in uneven patterns, really. Sometimes for 10 hours, sometimes five.
I’ll go to bed when I’m tired, but my waking time rarely changes by my own intervention. I’ll just move by three or four hours on occasion.
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