Up at night frequently and/or can't find sleep at home?

PFC Alex Rivers — Thu, 14 May 2015 02:59:42 -0400

I frequently find that I am up all or most of the night when I am home.
Yet I can be at drill and fall asleep in minutes, even on the drill shed floor.
I'm not sure if it is a bad pattern I've developed off duty, or the lack of structure I have at home.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2015 2:58 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 May 2015 02:58:24 -0400

I sleep like a baby as long as the kids stay asleep!

Response by SFC Joseph James made May 14 at 2015 2:58 AM

SFC Joseph James — Thu, 14 May 2015 02:58:33 -0400

I'm sleeping right now!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2015 5:37 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 May 2015 05:37:14 -0400

Get a night light. The dark can be scary.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made May 14 at 2015 8:39 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Thu, 14 May 2015 08:39:29 -0400

For some tips from RP members check out this discussion.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-do-when-you-can-t-sleep

What do you do when you can't sleep? | RallyPoint

I tend to watch tv and hope I fall asleep eventually

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2015 10:57 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 May 2015 10:57:44 -0400

PFC Rivers, this could actually be a medical condition. I recommend you speak to your primary care provider and possibly get scheduled for a sleep study. So start with your doctor, and go from there.