Ugh, that sounds like a royal pain in the arse. I also hate it when you do all the things you're "supposed" to do and still you can't sleep.
If you're up for suggestions, have you thought of using one of those natural dawn alarm clock thingies? It gradually makes the room brighter in the morning. If those are too darn expensive for you - they range from $75-$200 on Amazon - you could always try just getting one of those timers that people use for when they go on vacation and have it turn a very bright lamp on in your room at a set time. I don't know if it will help you wake up, but it might be less scary than BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP. I used one for awhile until my partner got annoyed because I set it early and it was waking her up, too. (Plus, I was "snoozing" the lamp if you get my meaning. Ahem.) Worth a shot, perhaps.
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If you're up for suggestions, have you thought of using one of those natural dawn alarm clock thingies? It gradually makes the room brighter in the morning. If those are too darn expensive for you - they range from $75-$200 on Amazon - you could always try just getting one of those timers that people use for when they go on vacation and have it turn a very bright lamp on in your room at a set time. I don't know if it will help you wake up, but it might be less scary than BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP. I used one for awhile until my partner got annoyed because I set it early and it was waking her up, too. (Plus, I was "snoozing" the lamp if you get my meaning. Ahem.) Worth a shot, perhaps.