The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination And How Do I Stop It?
Oct 24, 2025
Discover the phenomenon of revenge bedtime procrastination, where reclaiming personal time disrupts sleep. Learn how this mindset backfires, affecting emotional regulation and overall mental health. The host offers three powerful strategies for improvement: mindset shifts, enhancing sleep quality, and fulfilling daytime needs. Understand the importance of consistent sleep patterns and sensory control for better rest. Transform long nighttime activities into daytime enjoyment to reclaim balance and enhance well-being.
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Why Bedtime Procrastination Is 'Revenge'
- Revenge bedtime procrastination is staying up to reclaim tiny pockets of life after a draining day.
- It feels like agency but often reflects FOMO about your own life being squeezed out.
Host's Personal Experience With Living 'In Revenge'
- Dr. Scott Eilers shares he lived much of his life as a form of revenge against society.
- He found it felt justified short-term but ultimately caused more harm than good.
Sleep Loss Erodes Emotional Control
- Sleep deprivation impairs the prefrontal cortex and emotion regulation, making you more impulsive.
- Losing emotion regulation reduces real control, so staying up to 'reclaim' time paradoxically robs control.
