re: What&#39;s your strategy for running on little sleep

Posted by redneck hippie

Oklahoma

Member since Dec 2008

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 6:27 am to Odysseus32

Just muscle on through. You’ll get a second wind and be fine

Posted by tigernurse

Member since Dec 2005

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 6:29 am to Odysseus32

I took a caffeine pill (400mg I think?) and it kept me awake.

If you take a caffeine pill, make sure you eat first though- even if it’s just a little something bc taking that on an empty stomach made me vv nauseous.

eta: checked the label. Caffeine pill is 200mg. Not 400.

This post was edited on 8/19/24 at 7:39 am

Posted by Paul Allen

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 6:29 am to Bigfishchoupique

quote:
Community Cafe Blend Coffee.

Cafe special is their best blend in my opinion.

Posted by Tempratt

Member since Oct 2013

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 6:33 am to Odysseus32

1 hour sleep last night. Storm came through and lightening struck a transformer in front of our house. Powering laying in next door neighbors driveway.

Entergy couldn’t care less.

Posted by dyslexiateechur

Louisiana

Member since Jan 2009

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 6:34 am to Paul Allen

Is that the gold bag special blend? I love that one.

This post was edited on 8/19/24 at 6:35 am

Posted by tigerfoot

Alexandria

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 6:44 am to DaBeerz

quote:
. Luckily I’m off work today but I’m a terrible napper, can’t sleep in daytime

I went pro around 16.
I don’t sleep well but can take a 30 minute nap in about 32 minutes

Posted by lsufan112001

sportsmans paradise

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 6:48 am to tigerfoot

A 30 min nap at lunch Will make you a new man

Posted by Pauvetibete

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 6:51 am to Odysseus32

Meth.

Posted by POTUS2024

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 6:59 am to Odysseus32

Power through the day, and as soon as you can leave work, leave. Eat, shower, prep everything for tomorrow, then go to sleep. There's no magic - power through today, keep stimulants to a minimum, then get to sleep as soon as you can.

Posted by RT1980

Member since Sep 2020

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 7:04 am to Odysseus32

Creatine monohydrate...seriously a 5-10g scoop helps stave off some of the effects of poor sleep. LINK

Posted by boudinman

Member since Nov 2019

6101 posts

Posted on 8/19/24 at 7:22 am to Odysseus32

Couple of mtn dew zero's during the day. They are loaded with caffeine. 20oz has 113 mg caffeine.

Posted by sta4ever

Member since Aug 2014

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 7:25 am to Odysseus32

I think about things like Battle of the Bulge, the war in the Pacific, etc, and think about the little sleep those guys had, and how many of them powered through it and won a World War.

Posted by Joshjrn

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 7:28 am to Odysseus32

Just push through, you’ll be alright. With a caveat: understand that you won’t be as sharp today. Try to avoid making decisions that require complex analysis, don’t attempt witty banter with someone important, etc. Keep your head down, do the minimum, survive to fight another day.

Posted by dupergreenie

Member since May 2014

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 7:29 am to Odysseus32

Well I will tell you what I do when I don't sleep for like a week.

I tell my coworkers about it...then try to be as quiet as I can to avoid stupidity so I don't get fired for choking someone. Kill a couple of sugar free energy drinks and hope for a smooth day at work.

Posted by Joshjrn

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 7:29 am to tigernurse

quote:
I took a caffeine pill (400mg I think?) and it kept me awake. If you take a caffeine pill, make sure you eat first though- even if it’s just a little something bc taking that on an empty stomach made me vv nauseous.

But did it make you… so excited?

Posted by terd ferguson

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 7:36 am to Odysseus32

Pro tip: instead of sugar in your coffee use cocaine

Posted by caliegeaux

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Posted on 8/19/24 at 7:40 am to Odysseus32

as long as you have somewhere that you have to be, or some things you have you to do.......you will feel like shite, can't keep your eyes open, all the while daydreaming about being on your couch or bed just for a little nap. then when all of that is done, and you get home to rest, you'll be wired the frick up! enjoy