I've run basic tests on myself. Even if I'm severely sleep deprived and desperately need rest ... if I can get to 10pm, there's always a "second wind" and the psychological readiness to "finally start the day".

[–] [email protected] 50 points 8 months ago (2 children)

3 out of 4 adults with ADHD have a delayed circadian rhythm: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-sleep-disturbances-symptoms/

[–] [email protected] 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

This is definitely me. Really infuriating when people tell you just to just sleep or it's all self discipline.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago

You just need to try harder! 🙄

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Remember that delayed circadian rhythm can happen for a number of reasons, not just adhd

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago

The difference in risk for delayed sleep schedules between those with ADHD and the general population is so substantial and the link strong enough, that it has been considered as part of the diagnostic criteria for ADHD.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

Ain't the comment about those adhd folks having that, while yours is the other 25%?

[–] [email protected] 26 points 8 months ago (1 children)

But do you actually get any work done?

Or do you feel energized because you know the day is over so you're free to do anything else besides what you were supposed to do?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I find if I work out hard enough during the day it can help... Usually.

Unfortunately due to the weather lately it's made it pretty hard to do much exercise so my sleep schedule is getting wacky again

[–] Kecessa 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Get something to exercise indoor or do calisthenics.

I've got a Proform H7, it doesn't take much space and woops my ass

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I usually do calisthenics a apart of my morning routine to help wake me up

It's the hard cardio that helps me with sleep

I've been thinking about getting something so I can set my bike up as an exercise bike due to space constraints but that's something that I've been floating for awhile but seemingly can't find a way to commit to

[–] Kecessa 3 points 8 months ago

If you want something that doesn't need setup get rollers, they're harder to get used to but you won't need a separate wheel with a spinning tire!

[–] Kecessa 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Good news! Night jobs exist and most of them pay better than day jobs! I was making 65k/year working nights in a job that requires a high-school diploma!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I tried that but they are very isolating. Also when I get off work I like to have a beer but good luck finding a place that will sell beer at 5am.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

It's ok, just have a beer before work!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The desire to be productive after 10pm is the hardest part about living in an apartment for me.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I don't understand. What is the significance of living in an apartment in this case?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Not wanting to bother neighbors downstairs, mostly.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago

@BeAware @adhd definitely not the only one... why is sleeping at the right time so difficult?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I sleep about 8 hours according to the clock.
But according to my pixel watch I only sleep 5:30-6:30 hours.

Maybe the same for you?

And I also have the same issue.
A bit tired at the eyes and ready for a small nap but as soon as the clock is 10pm and weekend I will probably stay up until 2am. Easily.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Hey, strike when the iron is hot, right?

[–] [email protected] -1 points 8 months ago

@BeAware @adhd Every day

[–] [email protected] -2 points 8 months ago

This article was incredibly insightful for me. Thank you for sharing.