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Mari 04-20-2014 05:36 AM
possible genetic component to Night Owl/ Morning Lark
 
First physical evidence of why you're an owl or a lark
http://www.newscientist.com/article/...l#.U1OhicY2H_T

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Around 10 per cent of people qualify as morning people or larks, and a further 20 per cent are night owls – with the rest of us falling somewhere in between.
Your lark or night owl status is called your chronotype.
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Previous studies have suggested that night owls experience worse sleep, more tiredness during the day and consume greater amounts of tobacco and alcohol.
This has prompted some to suggest that they are suffering from a form of chronic jet lag.
Everytime I see pdoc she tells me it is better to sleep during the night and says something about diurnal rhythms.
I do not find that helpful.

M

Brokenfriend 04-25-2014 02:27 AM
I guess that my chronotype is a night owl,but I don't consume tobacco,or alcohol.

I could be experiencing that sort of jet lag. I don't feel energetic these days. BF:hug::hug::hug:

Mari 04-25-2014 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Brokenfriend (Post 1065725)
I guess that my chronotype is a night owl,but I don't consume tobacco,or alcohol.

I could be experiencing that sort of jet lag. I don't feel energetic these days. BF:hug::hug::hug:

I completely hear what you are saying.
I think I am out of sync.

Qwerky 04-26-2014 11:03 PM
We are what we are. My doc wants me to switch to day shift, but being flaky, the others on that shift seem to have an issue. Ironic that being day shift would improve my mental status.

I always thought I was a night owl til I had a job that started 7 am, for awhile. That's when I discovered I wasn't a true night owl, just a person who thrived getting up around 430am...and when I slept, it was well, which my shift work never allowed. I wonder how many others like me might be out there, thinking they are born night owls but who really are better off being in bed at 830 pm and up at 430 am?

Alexicat 04-27-2014 09:42 PM
Wish I could be a morning lark!
 
Nice to know its not just bad behavior that makes me go to bed late and have trouble getting up in the am ;)

Brokenfriend 04-27-2014 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Qwerky (Post 1066060)
We are what we are. My doc wants me to switch to day shift, but being flaky, the others on that shift seem to have an issue. Ironic that being day shift would improve my mental status.

I always thought I was a night owl til I had a job that started 7 am, for awhile. That's when I discovered I wasn't a true night owl, just a person who thrived getting up around 430am...and when I slept, it was well, which my shift work never allowed. I wonder how many others like me might be out there, thinking they are born night owls but who really are better off being in bed at 830 pm and up at 430 am?
Querky Welcome to the bipolar forum. I've worked a 6:00AM shift over a period of time a number of years ago,and it just through off my sleeping pattern. Brokenfriend:grouphug:

Brokenfriend 05-02-2014 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Qwerky (Post 1066060)
We are what we are. My doc wants me to switch to day shift, but being flaky, the others on that shift seem to have an issue. Ironic that being day shift would improve my mental status.

I always thought I was a night owl til I had a job that started 7 am, for awhile. That's when I discovered I wasn't a true night owl, just a person who thrived getting up around 430am...and when I slept, it was well, which my shift work never allowed. I wonder how many others like me might be out there, thinking they are born night owls but who really are better off being in bed at 830 pm and up at 430 am?
Qwerky I'm glad that the day job is working for you,and stabilizing your sleeping patterns. BF:hug::hug::hug:

Qwerky 05-02-2014 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Brokenfriend (Post 1067081)
Qwerky I'm glad that the day job is working for you,and stabilizing your sleeping patterns. BF:hug::hug::hug:
I only wish that were the case. The shift was temporary. Back to getting home about 3 hours before the sun gets up! Worst possible shift for people with mood disorders. Stable, not really. Hanging on by my teeth to sanity.

Mari 05-02-2014 03:55 AM
Wow. How long do you have to do that?

bizi 05-02-2014 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Qwerky (Post 1067107)
I only wish that were the case. The shift was temporary. Back to getting home about 3 hours before the sun gets up! Worst possible shift for people with mood disorders. Stable, not really. Hanging on by my teeth to sanity.
sorry it is so hard right now for you.
you are strong.
bizi


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