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I have more trouble going to bed early and waking up at a normal time in the winter. could it be from the time change?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Daylight Savings: It is usually the opposite. During this dark time people usually find themselves wanting to go to bed earlier and sleeping later. So, this sounds more like a habit than a result of the time difference in daylight savings.

Answered 12/2/2013

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A member asked:

I have more trouble going to bed early and waking up at a normal time in the winter. could it be from the time change?

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