I'm finally a morning person and I hate it

2w ago1 min read

Three years ago I was that guy sleeping until 8:30 on weekends, barely making it to work on time, constantly exhausted. Got diagnosed with sleep apnea, got treatment, and now I'm naturally waking up at 5:30am feeling great. Should be happy right? But I miss sleeping in. I miss the old me that didn't have a rigid schedule. Now I'm up before everyone else and there's this weird pressure to use the time productively or something. I've started running and reading but honestly sometimes I just want to sleep until 9am guilt free again.

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VVictor R.New Dad2w ago

This is huge because now you're probably way more present for your kids on weekends instead of zombie mode. That's a real win.

DDerekNew Dad2w ago

Dude, getting that sleep apnea treated was probably one of the best things you could've done for yourself. I'm running on caffeine with my twins anyway, but I'd kill to have your natural early morning energy right now.

OOmar S.Regular2w ago

That's awesome man. I'm still figuring out my sleep schedule with my kid, so knowing you can flip the switch like that gives me hope I won't be exhausted forever.

JJosh M.Regular2w ago

Ha, I relate to this more than I'd like to admit. Became a morning person when my first kid was born and now I'm up at 5:30 naturally. I miss sleeping in so bad but also I secretly love the quiet morning time before everyone wakes up.

CChrisRegular2w ago

This is one of those changes where you can't go back even if you wanted to. Your body has adapted. But the flip side is you probably get way more done in a day now than you did sleeping until 8:30.

CChris M.Regular2w ago

The irony is that mornings are actually great once you're in them - you get stuff done, you're not rushed - but man do I resent losing those extra two hours of sleep. Your body just doesn't let you have both things.