Staying up too late on the computer

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   elisabethkcmoposted 15 years ago

   Are you staying up way too late because you can't get off the computer?  Like right now?  I know I'm guilty.

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      emievilposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Same here. I'm trying to cut down on my computer time but hubpages is making it difficult for me .

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         anjalichughposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Same holds true for me. I don't know how to cut the cords of attraction between me and my laptop.

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      mtsi1098posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      You know I find it difficult to stay up late but have no problem getting up at 3:30am to hub

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      vancouverposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Guilty as charged.

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      mtsi1098posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      think I will have some Peanut Butter

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         Aquaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         I'm debating having some Turtle Tracks Ice Cream...we must have the late night munchies.

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            mtsi1098posted 15 years agoin reply to this

            well that sounds much better...try PB on top

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         elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         oh my, how astute of you, it's almost time for breakfast too!!

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            mtsi1098posted 15 years agoin reply to this

            It must be 3:30am...I am up again

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      Lady_Eposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I'm very guilty. Used to log off at 11pm now its shifted to 1am...

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         elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         my doctor told me that the light from the computer screen simulates daylight and resets our internal clock.... oh well
         

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            vancouverposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            interesting i hadn't heard that before, i guess that explains it all

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      hnbiz silhou3tteposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        i am too...want to lessen the time..but can't help it.!! lol

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      AEvansposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I do the same thing and then I find that at some point I crash and burn and do not look at the computer for a day, well I peek! lololoo

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         elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         ah, kindred spirits! so now I don't feel quite so wacky!

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            rebekahELLEposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            since finding HP, going to bed much later and that's a good reminder about the computer screen~~~ I recently read in a blog that it's good to keep contrast in lifestyle, like if we've spent a lot of hours online, then to do something completely mindless, nothing coming in~~~~~ 

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      Lighting Ladyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, for sure, I stay up wayyyy to late workin on my website and bouncing around in forums.  It's 12:30 now so about 2 more hrs to go.

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   Leta Sposted 15 years ago

   I'm actually writing...but keep sneaking into the forums.  It isn't THAT late on the West Coast.

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      Aquaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Lita - I feel less guilty now!

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         elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         soon it won't be late at night here, it will be early in the morning... not sure when the change takes place!?!

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            Aquaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            5:00 a.m. and onward? Can't really deny it's morning then, right?

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   Aquaposted 15 years ago

   Wow! Can you see me? LOL! Yes, I'm staying up too late on the computer and also watching How Clean Is Your House

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      elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I'm doing laundry, watching "Up To The Minute" and, of course, on HubPages.  It's 330am in KC.

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         Aquaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         I would be doing laundry if my other half wasn't sleeping. When he travels I can have the tv turned up, the laundry going and maybe even fire up the vacuum cleaner, all in the middle of the night.  I'm a nightowl at heart - always have been.

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            mtsi1098posted 15 years agoin reply to this

            just as long as you are not hitting the keyboard too hard making noise

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               elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

               thats funny!

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   Gringoperryposted 15 years ago

   It is 09:56am here, so am I just up too early?

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      Aquaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Gringoperry - Welcome to Hubpages

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      elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      It's early if you stayed up past 4am your time this morning!!

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         Gringoperryposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Well almost; but I tend to function on about four hours sleep...just about.

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   kuirqposted 15 years ago

   I'm guilty of that as well...somehow, it's more addicting to work on the computer when the rest of the house is still.

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   Gringoperryposted 15 years ago

   Thank you Aqua, that is very kind of you. :^}

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   Aquaposted 15 years ago

   Yes - I have also heard the computer screen does have that effect. Apparently, the television would have the same effect if we were to sit close to it.

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      elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      you mean we aren't supposed to sit with the tv on our laps? haha
      

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   badcompany99posted 15 years ago

   I never log off at night, I just pass out

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      elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      now thats a good idea, I need to try that...

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         badcompany99posted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Make sure the laptop isn't lyin on yer belly, sure as hell wakes you

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            Aquaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            EEK! no computers or tv's on the belly - must remember that!

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            elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            my belly seems to be my cat's favorite place, no six pack there!

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   Dale Mazurekposted 15 years ago

   For the past 5 years I have rarely got more than 4 hours of sleep in any night.
   
   Being a full time oilpatch worker and an affiliate marketer takes up a lot of time but to me well worth it for the rewards I see.

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    Gemsongposted 15 years ago

    It is currently 5:48am. I've been up since 4am. I have not been able to get no more than 5 hours of sleep for ages.
    
    And being unemployed that's why I've been writing hubs. I'd kill for just one night of restful sleep without medicinal help.
    
    gak. kill me now.

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       elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       what would the good times be if we didn't have bad times to compare them to? I hope for you that bad times are almost over, and your good are about to start. 

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    hubby7posted 15 years ago

    I get up at 3:00 in the morning to go to work. I try to get at least 5 hours of sleep a night. They tell me that 6 hours is the least amount of sleep we should get; otherwise--to be a party-pooper--it could lead to serious health problems down the line. So if you care about your health, put the computer down and get some rest. Control it. Don't let it control you.
    
    One thing I didn't know that I learned from you-- and am grateful for--is that the computer screen simulates daylight. Thanks!

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       elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       you are so right, I need to listen to my own advice...
       turn off the computer and get a little sleep (fortunately I'm off today) or, have a cup of coffee, enjoy the morning, and pretend that you slept last night.  I do that from time to time.

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    Gemsongposted 15 years ago

    But... but... but I shut down the computer. Just can't stay asleep. My brain is too busy.

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    Aquaposted 15 years ago

    I'm getting confused about who's still up and who's up early. Wait, could this mean I'm finally getting tired?

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    Uninvited Writerposted 15 years ago

    I can rarely stay up that long any more. I have had a couple of all-nighters in the past year. Gone are those days when I could go out to a dance club until 2am and be at work for 7am.

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       Aquaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       When people say they only need "X amount of hours per night" and the X is under 5 - I always wonder how old they are. Those all nighters are over for me now too.

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       elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I still stay up late sometimes (like right now), but not without feeling really lousy later!  OK, I need to turn off future Big Brother...

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          Aquaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          My problem isn't staying up late - it's wanting to sleep-in all the next day

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    affiliategypsyposted 15 years ago

    Well being new here I found this place late at night.  It was instantly like a wake up because within minutes I was addicted.  Hmm not sure if the addiction will last but I do see a lot of late nights ahead.

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       elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       be afraid.... be very afraid... of yourself!
       (but that's just me)

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       Aquaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Yes, HP can be an addiction - Welcome !!!

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    wrenfrost56posted 15 years ago

    I am up frequently up till about 3am because hubpages is massivly addictive and if i'm not writing i'm in the formum or reading others hubs. It's crazy I am trying to finish earlier but time just fly's by.

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    tammyfrostposted 15 years ago

    I don't ever go to sleep anymore lol!

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       Lisa HWposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       That's along the lines of what I seem to be doing these days - up super late, up super early, skip sleeping a day here or there.  You can't live a life "offline" and have your computer time without something having to go, so that's sleep.   

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          elisabethkcmoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          I am so there with you..finally fell asleep this morning at 7am, woke up at 930 (off work today)
          Just can't do that more than about once a week, surely it's bad for our health...???

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    jabyrd82posted 15 years ago

    Sleep huh there is no time for sleep (must write hubpages)!!!

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    viryaboposted 15 years ago

    Who can sleep now. With Hubpages. My earliest is 3am! and i have been known to work here until 6am. Have a goal to meet.

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    torimariposted 15 years ago

    Since I finished my internship exactly 2 weeks ago, I don't have to get up early now. My bedtime is roughtly 3:30 AM on the computer or not. I love being a creature of the night...on the computer and such.

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    mariyammaposted 15 years ago

    Putting a bed near the computer is good

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    Crazdwriterposted 15 years ago

    Sometimes yea when I can't sleep I stay on the computer longer.

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       jobalertposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       You should consult a doctor to get deaddiction from computer syndrome

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    DoodleLynposted 15 years ago

    Definitely staying up waaayyyy too late. Tonight I'm really going to try to get off NOW, it's 1 AM here. Many nights it's more like 2 or 3 AM before I can close the computer lid! Can we all say "addiction?"

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