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My sleep cycle has inverted, so I'm up most of the night and sleep much of the day. What's the least painful way for me to get back on track?

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Profile: RavenGoldstone96
RavenGoldstone96 on Dec 14, 2015
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try and stay awake for as long as you can past the time you normally go to bed and keep doing so, for longer and longer until you are back on track.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 26, 2016
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When I can't sleep at night I try to read a book or listen to ASMR videos :) Take it one step a day just to sleep earlier each day.
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