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Changes in routine

andi

Hi guys Wave I have a change in my routine now and I can’t sleep. I’ve recently started my apprenticeship (august I started so recent to me) and it took some adjustment a couple of weeks of sleeping on the sofa the tv on but I love my new job now. But with my apprenticeship as with most comes college work. I’ve been allowed to do 1 full day every other week on Wednesday. This starts this week I’ve had plenty of warning and I have told my college support but now it’s currently 1am Wednesday morning and I’m on the sofa with the tv on and a cup of hot milk haha. 

how do you all cope with change in routine because I should be in bed went about 10 and I just can’t sleep 

  • I find change causes more challenge getting to sleep. Sometimes after several nights I get so tired I get to sleep. Things I try that work sometimes.

    Listening to music that is not lively or loud.

    Writing down all the thoughts in my mind to look at the next day.

    Reading something that is boring so I can't keep my eyes open.

    Going to bed half an hour later than usual so I am more tired and setting the alarm for the same time each day.

    Walking earlier in the day.

    Counting sounds I can hear or just counting until the boredom makes me fall asleep.

  • in reply to Sporadic Sparkly

    I have tried them. But then I just just get anxious waiting for it to finish to start it again haha 

  • in reply to Glitter

    That’s what I used to think but I just get so tired I’m grumpy I can’t eat then the only thing I seem to be able to do it’s wait until I’m exhausted and falling asleep where I stand Face palm

  • For me the lack of sleep that comes with change and particular events is just a fact of life. I used to read myself to sleep every night, but then we moved house and I couldn't focus on the words. My mind was just too busy to switch off and sleep. 

    I just accept the fact that my brain won't stop, remind myself that all my worries seen at least ten times worse after 9pm, and that I will be tired tomorrow but I will cope with it.

    But yeah, it's not fun.

    The first day is always going to be the worst. The more you get used to the new routine and new experiences become common, then it will be easier.

  • You have my sympathy as I know how frustrating it can be to be unable to sleep, particularly when one needs to be awake and feeling refreshed at a particular time.

    I know there are some members on here who use meditation apps, so maybe something like a guided sleep meditation app would work for you.