Lifestyle Rec

[tiggymalvern]

A couple of weeks ago, I bought a sunrise simulator lamp, and I have to say, I love this thing. When I have to get up before dawn for work, I no longer have to poke around in the dark, because the light has been increasing in intensity for the past 30 minutes. It doesn't wake the SO, because it's so gradual, but I can see! I actually sleep better on those nights too - usually in winter when I have to get up for work, every time I wake during the night, I check the clock to see if it's worth my while going back to sleep. Now I don't have to do that - if the light isn't on, I can sleep with impunity.

And since I'm one of those people who usually wakes up by 7.30, whether I have to work or not, it helps there too. In summer I'd lie in bed and read for a while before I got up, but in winter it was still dark. Now I can read, because the light is there. I wish I'd had one of these years ago!

Comments

[iibnf.livejournal.com]

I'm going to have to start getting up around 5am when my job moves location, so I think this lamp sounds like something I should invest in, too. Thanks for the idea!

[tiggymalvern.livejournal.com]

Does this mean you won the monkey knife fight? Congratulations for being wonderful and wanted, though I know you were feeling ambiguous about the pros and cons.

[iibnf.livejournal.com]

Not sure yet. Still applying for jobs elsewhere. Will let you know.

[teaforme.livejournal.com]

I tried one of those lamps a while back, and didn't like it much. Waking up to a light blazing felt weird. I still have it somewhere, perhaps I should consider giving it another go. It has sound effects too, white noise to help you sleep.

[tiggymalvern.livejournal.com]

I don't think I'd like the noise, either to go to sleep or to wake to. Mine has a dual function as an alarm clock, but I have that turned off - I really hate waking up suddenly in a blare of noise, it makes me feel awful for the rest of the day. I prefer to wake up gradually, which the light lets me do as it brightens. No sound effects needed!