Reddit mentions of Sonic Alert 0 Sonic Bomb Extra Dual Alarm Clock with Large Display-SBD375SS, Silver

I had this problem so many times. I hated taking 8 AM classes and I had to do it several times over the years and it sucked every time. But I did learn of a few tricks that may help...

First, I'm assuming you have either an iPhone or Android phone, there are several apps that work really well for people like us. I personally have an Android phone so some of the apps I may have used, may not be available if you have an iPhone but I'll post links for both. Check out these links and try these apps. If one doesn't help, move on and try another.

• Android Google Play: I Can't Wake Up! Alarm Clock
  
  
• Android Google Play: Alarmy (Sleep If U Can)- alarm
  
  
• Android Google Play: Alarm Clock Xtreme Free +Timer
  
  
• Techpp: The 10 Best Alarm Clock Apps for iOS and Android
  
  
• Business Insider: 9 fiendishly clever alarms guaranteed to get you up in the morning
  
  
• Beebom: 5 Best Android Alarm Clock Apps For Heavy Sleepers
  
  
• Make Use Of: The 10 Best Alarm Clock Apps for Android in 2016
  
  
• Life Hack: 15 iPhone Alarms That Wake You Up Right Away
  
  
• Gotta Be Mobile: 5 Best Alarm Clock iPhone Apps
  
  
• Joy of Android: 5 Best Android Alarm Clock Apps for Heavy Sleepers
  
  
• Life Hacker: How to Turn Your Phone Into the Ultimate Alarm Clock for Any Situation
  
  
• Android Authority: 10 best alarm clock apps for Android
  
  
• App Advice: Best Alarm Clock Apps
  
  If you want to get an actual clock/alarm that doesn't use your phone, there are some options...
  
  
• Life Gag: Top 10 Best Alarm Clocks For Heavy Sleepers
  
  
• The Endearing Designer: 10 Creative Alarm Clocks For Heavy Sleepers That Will Wake You Up In 30 Seconds Or Less
  
  
• Now Get Up: Top 10 Alarm Clocks for Heavy Sleepers
  
  
• Health: 11 Alarm Clocks for Heavy Sleepers
  
  
• CBS News: 10 offbeat alarm clocks to wake a heavy sleeper
  
  
• Lifestyle 9: 16 Most Creative Best Alarm Clocks For Heavy Sleepers
  
  
• Amazon Smile: INLIFE Wake-Up Sunrise Simulation Alarm Clock Night Light with Nature Sounds, FM Radio and USB Charger, Touch Control
  
  
• Amazon Smile: Sonic Alert Loud Dual Alarm Clock SB200ss with Vibrating Shaker
  
  
• Amazon Smile: Sonic Alert SBB500SS Sonic Bomb Loud Dual Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker
  
  
• Amazon Smile: Sonic Alert SBD375SSEU/USA Sonic Boom Dual Alarm Vibrating Alarm Clock
  
  
• Amazon: Umiin Runaway Alarm Clock on Wheels for Heavy Sleepers,Kids,Boys Room(Black)
  
  
• Amazon Smile: Sonic Alert SBP100 Portable Loud Vibrating Alarm Clock
  
  
• Amazon Smile: Wake Assure Alarm Clock 85dB - Black

You issues waking up sound a lot like issues I have (I have idiopathic hypersomnia). I suspect part of your issue is having to accommodate to such severe jet lag so often. When you do wake, are you very sleepy during the day? It may be beneficial to see a sleep specialist? You may need a sleep study. I know this doesn't help your immediate problems... but would be something to look into and strongly consider.

In the meantime, I have found that an alarm clock called Sonic Alert has helped me, combined with my phone alarm. Sonic alert has a vibrating disc that goes under my pillow and it is also VERY loud. It's designed for deaf people. I have my phone alarm set to go off every 5 minutes starting an hour or more before I need to get up, as well as the sonic alert.

I've also used an app called Kiwake. It's pretty nifty and did work some, although when I used it over a year ago it was somewhat buggy. Hopefully that is fixed now.

Good luck!

Edit: spelling errors, inserted links to products/apps

I got this one. <--- Link to Amazon


Sonic Alert SBD375ss Sonic Boom Dual Alarm Vibrating Alarm Clock

Saw a Sonic Alert was mentioned, I had the Sonic Alert SBD375ss and SB200ss, I didn't use the sound part of the alarm, just the vibrate portion of it. Both worked great for waking me up without making a bunch of noise. It's noticeable to anyone in the same bed.


SBD375ss wouldn't power on after two years. Tried swapping power adapters with a replacement, but no luck. Still have the SB200ss, but the original vibrating disc stopped working due to a short in the cable. So I just took the one from the SBD375ss. Amazon shows I bought the SB200ss 7 years ago.


Still have the alarm, but mainly just put lights on a timer as an alarm. I have the alarm and a cellphone as a backup. Sound was never really effective for me, unless it was really, really, loud. I seem to respond better to light and movement.