Hey everyone, first post here. I came across some info on biphasic sleeping a few days ago and have been doing tons of reading since. I'm thinking I'd like to give it a try.
I have a few questions I'm hoping some of you more experienced people could help with. First I'll give a little background... Three years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. For those that don't know, it's characterized by poor deep sleep and rem sleep cycles which in turn contributes to fatigue, stiffness and pain. After I was diagnosed I worked from home. A couple of months ago I discovered that with a more alkaline diet and watching my pH resolved many of the problems with the exception of poor sleep.
Between feeling better and recent changes in my life I'll be returning to work next week. I've been doing a lot of reading about sleep and rest since I think it's vital to my success and came across biphasic sleep. I was really interested in the reports of more energy, better sleep quality and dreaming.
Starting Monday I'll be working 8-5 for a week of training then 5-2 each day. I don't exactly care for the idea of going to bed at 7-8 each evening, and probably wouldn't do it much.
I was thinking I could either do 4.5 hours and a 90 minute nap, extending it to 6 hours if needed on occasion or I could start with 6 hours plus a 90 minute nap and reduce it if needed. I currently sleep 7-7.5 hours a night. Which is a better way to go?
Also, would you recommend starting once I start work at 5 or get started now so I adapt before then? If I start now, should I start getting up at 3:30 now or get up later for a week and a half, then adjust the time earlier?
I'd really appreciate your opinions and thoughts.
Thanks,
Tami
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