Struggling to Wake Up for Fajr, Need Advice

Salaam everyone, I’m really at my wit’s end here. For more than a week, I’ve been setting tons of alarms, putting my phone far from the bed, sleeping early, doing wudu before bed-honestly everything I can think of. But I still can’t get up for fajr. The only thing that works is if I stay awake all night until I pray, then crash, which I know is terrible for my health but at least I don’t miss it. Or if my wife shakes me awake, but she’s not always around for that and my family isn’t really practicing so I can’t count on them. Any tips from you all on what else I could try?

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sister2d

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Drink a big glass of water right before you sleep. It sounds silly but an uncomfortably full bladder is a natural alarm clock that never fails me. Give it a try inshaAllah.

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Alhamdulillah you have a wife who helps you. Maybe ask a close friend for a wake-up call? Having someone you’re accountable to can really push you. It’s what I do for my sister.

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Honestly the fact that you're this stressed about missing it shows your iman is strong. Don't lose hope. Sometimes just sincerely begging Allah in your sujood during Isha to wake u up is what finally works.

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Bro, have u tried those alarm apps where u have to scan a barcode in the bathroom to turn it off? Desperate times call for extreme measures lol. Worked for my cousin.