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Stressed people are reclaiming their leisure time late at night instead of going to bed<\/h2>\n

When bedtime approaches, do you ignore the clock and your need for sleep? Maybe you choose the time to engage in leisure and entertainment activities you didn\u2019t have a chance to enjoy during the day. Do you read, surf the net, scroll social media, play games, watch streaming services or shop online? At the expense of sleep? You might be aware that your \u201crevenge bedtime procrastination\u201d is a not-so-great habit and may negatively impact your day tomorrow \u2013 but you\u2019re okay with that. What might surprise you is that this trend of sacrificing sleep is growing. \"Revenge<\/p>\n

\u00abRevenge bedtime procrastination\u201d was first identified in 2014. Researchers started noticing that some people who worked long hours delayed sleep as a means of taking control back of their time. It was thought these people saw it as a way of regaining some sense of freedom in the later evening hours \u2013 a type of revenge for not being able to choose how the majority of their days were spent.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note that revenge bedtime procrastination<\/a> is a choice, while insomnia is often not and can be chalked up to myriad of causes. And it can creep up slowly \u2013 just putting off sleep by 15 or 20 minutes to do something mindless, then increasing until it becomes hours. Soon, you could find your window for sleep to be quite narrow because you procrastinated so much, leading to anxiety and then perhaps insomnia about how little time you have to actually sleep.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s most likely to be a revenge bedtime procrastinator?<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all stayed up later knowing we\u2019ll pay the fun tax with a sleepy, irritable and not mentally sharp day. Life happens, right? When our \u201crevenge bedtime procrastination\u201d becomes a habit, it can lead to more serious problems associated with sleep deprivation, everything from increased risk of dementia to a weakened immune system and depression.<\/p>\n

Revenge bedtime procrastination is more prevalent among those who work very long hours, have stressful jobs and don\u2019t have any me-time to catch their breath during the day. Women, students and parents of young children are the primary candidates for it. Sometimes moms and dads have no other time available for unstructured leisure time other than what\u2019s left after the kids are in bed.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re someone who\u2019s always running late \u2013 for work, for submitting assignments, and getting tasks done in a timely manner, you\u2019re also more prone to revenge bedtime procrastination. A 2014 study also found that if you\u2019re someone who struggles with self-regulation in general, you\u2019re more susceptible. This involves being able to control your thoughts, behavior and emotions, especially in a challenging situation. It\u2019s like the diabetic who says no to foods they know are bad for their blood sugar levels. Or drivers who refrained themselves from screaming and yelling after another vehicle cuts them off.<\/p>\n

Overcoming revenge bedtime procrastination begins with being able to turn off the lights, go to bed and turn off all your electronic devices because it\u2019s the healthiest choice.<\/p>\n

What causes revenge bedtime procrastination and why does it matter?<\/h2>\n

\"RevengeThe occasional late night won\u2019t be a problem for most people. But when sleep procrastination<\/a> becomes the norm, it opens the door to the long list of emotional and physical health problems that not getting enough sleep causes, not to mention not being able to be fully functional the next day.<\/p>\n

And if you already experience anxiety and depression, or have bipolar disorder, inviting sleep deprivation into your life is like pouring gasoline onto the fire.<\/p>\n

How to avoid falling into the revenge bedtime procrastination trap<\/h2>\n