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Cassie · 11-24-2006, 11:11 PM

Wow, before reading this thread, I didn't know it was even possible to not sleep.

I've been sleeping way too much, probably around 9 hours and it's definitely way too much for my body sometimes. It was also an emotional escape mechanism for me when I was younger. I'd struggle with depression and then go to bed to escape in my dreams. I want to reverse this psychologically so I can become more productive in my waking hours.

Sleep has got to be one of the #1 things holding me back right now from accomplishing many things I want to do. I'm going to focus on being more efficient with time and cutting back on my sleeping patterns, so I'll learn with the rest of you.

11-24-2006, 11:11 PM	#33 (permalink)
Cassie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 212	Wow, before reading this thread, I didn't know it was even possible to not sleep. I've been sleeping way too much, probably around 9 hours and it's definitely way too much for my body sometimes. It was also an emotional escape mechanism for me when I was younger. I'd struggle with depression and then go to bed to escape in my dreams. I want to reverse this psychologically so I can become more productive in my waking hours. Sleep has got to be one of the #1 things holding me back right now from accomplishing many things I want to do. I'm going to focus on being more efficient with time and cutting back on my sleeping patterns, so I'll learn with the rest of you.