why is it so hard for me to wake up?
96470
Yeah, I have this same problem. (To those who responded with "just wake up" its not that easy.)\n\nI've been to tons of different doctors, and had a lot of different tests done. (Something you should try, low iron and diabetes, along with depression could be causing it)\n\nI've tried lots of the other advice people have given -- a lot of VERY good advice guys :), but personally, it doesn't matter where, when, or how well I sleep, it's nearly impossiable for me to wake up.\n\nI eventually just accepted this, and will sleep forever on days that I don't have to get up. \nAnd on days where I must get up early (or like, you know, at ALL :) I have 7 different alarms clocks going off around my rooms. (It sounds like a clock factory) I have one outside my door so I have to leave my room to shut it off, and others "hidden" -- so I can hear them, but cant shut them off while half-asleep. \nTry writing yourself a big note and sticking to the alarm clock to remind yourself what your have to get up and do (EX: doctors appt 9 AM). \nOne of my alarms plays a CD I like, so instead of turning it off and going back to sleep, I leave it on and listen to it.\n\nThen  I crawl into the shower and chug a pot of coffee to try to wake up :)\n\nGood luck ! :)\n\n    (And to you morning people -- I can stay until 6am and still be perfectly happy ! :)
387405
You sound exactly like me.  It is now 4:07 a.m. my local time, and I will probably be up another hour or so.  I just cannot get to sleep any earlier.  It stinks because I want to sleep past noon.  I have always been a night owl and not a morning person, but this is getting to be ridiculous.  I am also thinking of seeing a specialist.  I don't do well on 8 hours of sleep.  I also need about 10.  Good luck!
442542
It happens to the best of us. I think it is because they are so inactive during sleep, they need time to "wake up" just like we do!
1058969
I was told by a doctor that not getting to sleep was anxiety and waking up in the night was depression.  You will know if this is an issue within your life or a sleep disorder.  I think that counselling or something of that nature could help. \n I would also look at sleep hygene such as going to bed and waking up at the same time.  Just use your bedroom for sleep no tv or computer.  Keep a sleep journal there might be a pattern to your sleep and an activity(also look at what your eating, could there be something stimulating you there ie food intolerance, cola or drinks that has caffine, some times medication has caffine).  Try and eat earlier you are doing something energy intensive when your body is winding down.  Make sure your room is dark.  Have you tried those hynotherapy cds.  I have found them very helpful.\nI think if this is a long term issue for you then sometimes a doctor maybe be a port of call but do not let them put you on tablets if that is not what you want
279768
Try drinking a lot of water. This helps the body rest better in a shorter amount of time. Plus the need to use the restroom will help awake you.
137360
gave yourself a pattern in sleeping- if you're usually asleep at 11 pm , then go try being awake after that. you're biological clock could be messed up-\nassociate sleeping by doing some patterns before you go to sleep- washing up- drinking milk- combing your hair .. do not do rigorous exercise before you go to sleep- do calming and soothing activities before the time you intend to sleep-\nand do not force yourself to sleep- all the more you can't sleep that way- let your body relax
328628
Its 5pm in Australia......I just started answering questions today and cant walk away - i feel that i am addicted to answering questions. \n\nWhy are you still awake\n\nMight try and chat later .....tried it earlier today but just didnt get it - am probably doing something wrong
1016101
you drink lot of water before going to sleep you will automatically wake up. self hypnotherapy will solve your problem.
878817
I too have had my lady parts take a nap. . .definitely a strange feeling but everything seems to wake up nicely if I get up and move around. Usually only happens if I am sitting too long.  I personally don't worry about it, though it is usually a bit inconvenient (and funny too).
472391
Same reason I have to wake up at 4:45AM Monday-Friday.
624956
Because you probably have a messed up sleeping schedule like me. You go to sleep late, wake up super early then take a nap somewhere in between which starts the cycle all over the next day.<yawn> <<<Did that help?
670573
i cant help u with this one but beieve me your not alone i have the same problem not all the time but if im woken up when in a deep sleep and i have to get up my head hurts and i will usually have a headache for the rest of the day
790993
OMG i HATE it!! it's horrible.. i hate having to get up at seven after waking up at like one every day. bleh.
125009
I have been having the same nightmare since I was a child and I still wake up unable to scream or catch my breath.  I've also woken up sad/angry/happy with someone because of what happened the night before in my dreams.  It's strange because when you see the person next it's hard to talk to them.  I have to explain the dream and it usually makes me feel better.
680401
Hey,..i've noticed this too. And uncannily, if i set the alarm for 6:30,...i'll get up exactly a minute before that time and i put it off. And anyway,... theres a pattern to this. The thing is that this usually happens when i'm really eager to get my butt off my bed early for watever reason.
950809
it MAY be an infection..best to go to the docs and have it checked, maybe you are just not wakening quick enough with a full bladder or even dreaming you are in the loo.
320481
Just keep reading all these questions and try to think of intelligent answers for as many of them as possible.  We are very slow at work right now and I was having the same problem.  Now, here I am and I'm awake.  Good luck!