Feb
10
2010
Do Sleep Cycles Change? Is It Insomnia Or Sleep Disorder? (read Details)?
Posted by: Alan in Sleep Disorder, tags: Change, Cycles, Details, Disorder, Insomnia, read, Sleep
before the start of this school year, i had been able to go to sleep regular and would be tired in the morning and weekends i would wake up late.
now, some days i might have trouble sleeping and wake up not that tired or nearly tired at all !
this is strange to say but i miss being able to sleep in.
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February 10th, 2010 at 1:58 am
It’s not irregular enough to be either.
It’s sounds more like trouble adapting to a regular schedule during the school week.
Sleep in on the weekends. Or take naps.
February 10th, 2010 at 5:42 am
Sleep cycles have a tendency to change when certain factors are brought into light:
Daylight time
Eating habits
Stress
Age
To assume that you began school in late summer/early fall, that would mean you began to wake at your preferred hour while the mornings were still dark. Considering daylight savings takes place after your school year begins, the amount of daylight you witness in the morning will have increased. If you have open windows or thin shades, the extra light may be what causes you to wake earlier.
Also, cafeteria food could make a difference in your energy levels. Recent surveys indicated that school meals are of higher caloric content than, say, a meal you would make at home due to the need to fuel students and keep them at optimal performance levels.
Unusual amounts of stress, or decreased amounts of stress can alter your sleeping habits because it has a tendency to change particular hormone balances in the body.
Finally, individuals within the teen-early twenties age bracket have a tendency to notice changes in their sleeping habits. This is because all of the above mentioned influences frequently change as habits and regular activities are formed. The amount of energy your body requires can change depending on how much you demand of it, which in turn affects the amount of sleep you need.
So no, dear, you do not have a sleeping disorder. However, if you begin to find yourself unable sleep for 24+ hours on a frequent basis, you may want to consult a professional and talk to them about possible insomnia.
Hope this helps, and good luck in school!
February 10th, 2010 at 10:52 am
this is totally normal for teenagers, ur stress levels change alot throughout the school year and likewise, you sleep scheduel wil as well.
no worries.