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My doctor told me i had a reverse sleeping pattern so i skipped day sleeps and end up falling asleep anywhere between 6-8pm but always wake up at 3am my daughter goes to sleep between 6&7pm (14 months old) and wakes anywhere between midnight and 3am i'm n

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Establish a routine: The best protection for an out of synch sleeping pattern is to set a routine and stick to it. Exercise in the morning not before bedtime. No caffeine in the afternoon, and put yourself to bed at the same time each day.

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Answered 7/17/2015

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A member asked:

My doctor told me i had a reverse sleeping pattern so i skipped day sleeps and end up falling asleep anywhere between 6-8pm but always wake up at 3am my daughter goes to sleep between 6&7pm (14 months old) and wakes anywhere between midnight and 3am i'm n

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Salvaggio agreed

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