Am i wrong in what i am doing?

[AreaCode707]

Just ask him, when he's awake, if he'd like you to wake him up when his alarm's going off.

 

Originally posted by: tcsenter

My roommate has 8 am classes, so do I. I, however, can get up and to class on time. My roommate cannot, he always oversleeps and sometimes doesnt even choose to go. I got him up for the first week, but its the third week of classes and he still cant get up. Should I wake his ass up, or leave him be.

Well what is his problem? If your friend is out half the night goofing off and can't wake up because he didn't get to bed until 3:00am, that's one thing. In that case, I'd say let him reap what he sows.

But if there is no apparent reason why he cannot wake up in the morning, then it may not be something he has much control over. There are sleep disorders like obstructive apnea, insomnia, and sleep phase disturbances that can make it difficult for him to wake himself up in the morning.

If the guy is getting enough sleep, he should have little difficulty getting up. If he seems to be getting enough sleep and still has trouble getting up, I would suspect there is something more there than meets the eye. Few people just 'chose' to stay in bed when doing so will result in undesirable consequences (failing classes) because they're lazy. They're usually too tired to get up. The question is, why are they too tired?

Allow me to clarify...he stayes up till 3 playing chess online. Im not going to wake him up, and my floor has my back. Although, we could play some nasty jokes.

 

[murphy55d]

Originally posted by: OmegaNauce

Originally posted by: murphy55d
While I understand him not being able to get up w/an alarm clock, I wouldn't get him up.

I am the same way though... I have a very difficult time waking up, it isn't because I'm lazy, I just sleep very deep I guess. Clocks, phones, storms, usually never wake me up.

its the same thing for me, but i can still get outta bed. Oh well, if he fails out i get my own room, then this place can be CLEAN for once!

Here is his quote for the day "Its only Java Programming, its not that hard." After that he laid back down.

Ok then let his ass sleep. Once I'm awake I get up... it's just a matter of GETTING ME AWAKE. It isn't like I wake up, say "it's only work!" and go back to bed. Don;'t waste your time with this guy.

 

[Imported]

I myself have trouble waking up in the morning.. I get used to the sounds of alarm clocks too easy, gone through 4 alarm clocks just this past year, and they don't wake me up anymore. Don't know what I'll do as some of my required classes were only offered in the morning.

 

[murphy55d]

Originally posted by: tcsenter

My roommate has 8 am classes, so do I. I, however, can get up and to class on time. My roommate cannot, he always oversleeps and sometimes doesnt even choose to go. I got him up for the first week, but its the third week of classes and he still cant get up. Should I wake his ass up, or leave him be.

Well what is his problem? If your friend is out half the night goofing off and can't wake up because he didn't get to bed until 3:00am, that's one thing. In that case, I'd say let him reap what he sows.

But if there is no apparent reason why he cannot wake up in the morning, then it may not be something he has much control over. There are sleep disorders like obstructive apnea, insomnia, and sleep phase disturbances that can make it difficult for him to wake himself up in the morning.

If the guy is getting enough sleep, he should have little difficulty getting up. If he seems to be getting enough sleep and still has trouble getting up, I would suspect there is something more there than meets the eye. Few people just 'chose' to stay in bed when doing so will result in undesirable consequences (failing classes) because they're lazy. They're usually too tired to get up. The question is, why are they too tired?

You know I've wondered if that might be my problem. I work 3rd shift, and when I get home around 7am, I could fall asleep at 8am and EASILY sleep til 8 or 9 at night. I've been working 3rd for a year now so it's not adjusting to the weird sleep hours, I just generally sleep a LOT. When I go for my next physical I will have to ask what it might be, if anything.

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: Roger
I say tough cookies,If he cannot be responsable enough to get his lazy arse up and go to class,then he deserves to fail.


Are you his MAMA ?

I couldn't agree more.

 

[lilFajita]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Does he want you to wake him up? If he doesn't, then leave him be.

Exactly: I think its nice to help out your roommate. Until he does/says something that pisses you off, why not take a second and help him out? On the other hand, if you are forcing the issue, forget it. You're not his mom.

 

[tcsenter]

Allow me to clarify...he stayes up till 3 playing chess online. Im not going to wake him up, and my floor has my back. Although, we could play some nasty jokes.

Ok, he stays up until 3am playing chess. Next question...why? Ask him why he stays up so late when he knows he has to get up in the morning.

If his answer is 'because I can't sleep, I might as well do something', that is another sign of a sleep disorder such as night time insomnia. Insomnia is not usually a choice, although some people chose to stay up late because they like the night life or whatever. Staying up late to play chess isn't exactly what I would call an 'exciting' reason to stay out until 3am...you know? At least not worth the risk of failing his morning classes. Now if he was out partying and getting laid...maybe. But chess?

So much ignorance, so much ignorance about sleep disorders in this country. We are discovering that many of those people who claim they "prefer" grave-yard shifts and the like don't actually "prefer" it, its the only shift they CAN work after years of struggling to wake up in the morning and get to sleep at night. Its the only time of the day they feel reasonably alert or awake. Why?

Usually, not because they 'prefer' to.

 

[jjones]

Just use an airhorn placed about 2 inches from his ear. After he's done pealing himself off the ceiling, he'll make it to class.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
Leave him. That's what college is all about.

amish