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CannibalSmith · 05-31-2007, 03:38 PM

When getting up early I want to sleep some more. When riding the bus home from the university I get all sleepy. After a good dinner I just want to lie down. When I've been working on a paper for some hours I get tired and drowsy. And so on.

But I know I'll wake up all groggy and will want to sleep even more if I give in. I use pure willpower to not succumb to the urge, but it's not always effective. Barring stimulants, what other methods are there to ward off sleepiness? Particularly: what to do to feel all refreshed when I wake up at 5 AM?

WanderingOak · 05-31-2007, 03:45 PM

When I am driving and need to stay awake, I chew gum. Something about the rhythmic movement of the jaw and stimilation of the salivary glands keeps me awake. I heard this from an old OTR trucker, who used it all the time. Defintiely cheaper and safer than pep pills, Peruvian marching powder, coffee or sodas.

bigadam · 05-31-2007, 03:50 PM

If you're sleepy all day, you're probably not sleeping properly. Like all things worth doing, getting a good night's sleep takes some work...

1. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night
2. Sleep is a routine - if you sleep from 10pm to 6am on weekdays, do the same on weekends
3. Have a sleep ritual before going to sleep - all visual electronics (computer, TV, etc) off 30 minutes before sleeping
4. Don't workout before bed - many fitness experts recommend you get at least three hours between your last workout of the day and sleep
5. Take naps - 15 minutes once a day is all you need to feel refreshed the rest of the day
6. Avoid highly processed carbs during lunch - due to their effect on insulin levels, they will trigger a feeling of exhaustion
7. Practice deep breathing throughout the day - breathing is our primary method of detoxification and can help you get a good night's sleep
8. Watch the alcohol intake - while wine has been shown to be good for you, it can raise your perception of your body temperature making it difficult to sleep
9. DO workout sometime during the day - whether it's weight training or aerobic activity, a body that has been challenged with physical activity will sleep more soundly
10. Eliminate ALL light from your room while sleeping - even small amounts of light have been shown to interupt deep sleep

05-31-2007, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
CannibalSmith Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Latvia Posts: 18	Fighting Sleepiness When getting up early I want to sleep some more. When riding the bus home from the university I get all sleepy. After a good dinner I just want to lie down. When I've been working on a paper for some hours I get tired and drowsy. And so on. But I know I'll wake up all groggy and will want to sleep even more if I give in. I use pure willpower to not succumb to the urge, but it's not always effective. Barring stimulants, what other methods are there to ward off sleepiness? Particularly: what to do to feel all refreshed when I wake up at 5 AM?

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05-31-2007, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
WanderingOak Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,184	When I am driving and need to stay awake, I chew gum. Something about the rhythmic movement of the jaw and stimilation of the salivary glands keeps me awake. I heard this from an old OTR trucker, who used it all the time. Defintiely cheaper and safer than pep pills, Peruvian marching powder, coffee or sodas.

05-31-2007, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigadam Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 88	If you're sleepy all day, you're probably not sleeping properly. Like all things worth doing, getting a good night's sleep takes some work... 1. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night 2. Sleep is a routine - if you sleep from 10pm to 6am on weekdays, do the same on weekends 3. Have a sleep ritual before going to sleep - all visual electronics (computer, TV, etc) off 30 minutes before sleeping 4. Don't workout before bed - many fitness experts recommend you get at least three hours between your last workout of the day and sleep 5. Take naps - 15 minutes once a day is all you need to feel refreshed the rest of the day 6. Avoid highly processed carbs during lunch - due to their effect on insulin levels, they will trigger a feeling of exhaustion 7. Practice deep breathing throughout the day - breathing is our primary method of detoxification and can help you get a good night's sleep 8. Watch the alcohol intake - while wine has been shown to be good for you, it can raise your perception of your body temperature making it difficult to sleep 9. DO workout sometime during the day - whether it's weight training or aerobic activity, a body that has been challenged with physical activity will sleep more soundly 10. Eliminate ALL light from your room while sleeping - even small amounts of light have been shown to interupt deep sleep

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