How do you keep yourself awake?

[McPhreak]

I go to the gym in the morning before work and usually by about lunchtime, I feel physically and mentally sluggish. I've backed away from caffeine for certain reasons and was wondering if there are any other things you know of that can help me stay awake. Unfortunately, not exercising in the morning and caffeine pills like No-Doz are not an option for me. And yes, I am getting plenty of sleep (~8 hours/day). I am thinking it may be caused by a deficiency in vitamins/minerals. Anybody have this problem? Any suggestions?

 

[Rallispec]

just by keeping myself busy.. i've been up since 7 yesterday morning and havent gotten a bit of sleep yet.. but i've been really busy doing school work, studying for tests,eating lots of junk food, and posting on AT, and its all kept me awake really well.

 

[MichaelD]

I have the same problem; I'm always tired. However, I do not get enough sleep (two jobs, kid, life) Do not eat right (two jobs, kid, life) and don't exercise much (two jobs, kid, life).

I frequently find my head banging off my keyboard/monitor at work and I have no short term memory whatsoever.

I drink lots of coffee, take a multivitamin w/lunch everday and walk up and down the hall when feeling extremely sleepy. I also...*thud* Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

 

[yakko]

I don't go to sleep.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Not being sarcastic... To stay awake get more sleep. If you can, a 30 minute power nap can work wonders

 

[Jimbo]

<< How do you keep yourself awake? >>


Just Ask ViperMagic

 

[BooneRebel]

<< I go to the gym in the morning before work and usually by about lunchtime, I feel physically and mentally sluggish. I've backed away from caffeine for certain reasons and was wondering if there are any other things you know of that can help me stay awake. Unfortunately, not exercising in the morning and caffeine pills like No-Doz are not an option for me. And yes, I am getting plenty of sleep (~8 hours/day). I am thinking it may be caused by a deficiency in vitamins/minerals. Anybody have this problem? Any suggestions? >>

~8 hours/day isn't necessarily enough sleep. Some people only need 6 hours, others need 10. What is your diet? Do you eat breakfast or are you working out & starving yourself until lunchtime?

 

[Juniper]

Why not change your exercise time to afternoon?

 

[element]

<< How do you keep yourself awake? >>



Thats easy, I just read ATOT for it's insightful, intelligent postZZZZZzzzzzzz *snore*

 

[CarpeDeo]

20-30 min power naps. Can do wonders.

 

[McPhreak]

<< just by keeping myself busy.. i've been up since 7 yesterday morning and havent gotten a bit of sleep yet.. but i've been really busy doing school work, studying for tests,eating lots of junk food, and posting on AT, and its all kept me awake really well. >>



I also found that I had no problem staying awake when I was studying in college, but even though I'm only a year out of it, I find myself sleepy all the time.

I'm thinking it probably does have to do somewhat with my diet. I've lost 20lbs since moving out to NY, and I think my body is shutting down due to the lack of nutrition or something. I (usually) eat 3 meals a day, but I think I've cut down significantly on the amount that I've eaten. You think taking a multivitamin pill daily will help?

 

[wyvrn]

It depends on the types of foods you eat. Veggies (especially green) will keep energy levels up, starches (potatoes, sugars, pasta, etc..) will burn up quickly and leave your body wanting more.

 

[Rallispec]

i cant do it anymore.. been up since 7.30 yesterday morning.. my eyes hurt and i have a crucial headache.. i'm skipping my 11 oclock class and going to bed. g'nite all!


no more going 27 hours beetween sleeps for me

 

[azazyel]

I would recommend taking a walk for a bout 10min durring the middle of the day.

 

[docmanhattan]

It could be your blood sugar. Maybe try smaller, more frequent meals to help keep your blood sugar a bit more even.

 

[azazyel]

<< It could be your blood sugar. Maybe try smaller, more frequent meals to help keep your blood sugar a bit more even. >>


Good point, I usually bring about 3 bannanas with me to work. I really does give me a little energy boost.

 

[StinkyMeat]

Coffee coffee coffee coffee coffee coffee

[brak voice] I like coffee!!! Itnnnn makes me JITTERY. Heeeeeyyyy! Hey hey hey hey whatta ya doin whatta ya doin whatta ya doin whatta ya doin??? I don't KNOW what youre doing 'cause I've had too much coffeeeee!![/brak voice]

 

[spanner]

Keep yourself hydrated, that used to be a problem for me. Maybe ease up a little on the workout, save some energy for the day.

 

[CrazyDe1]

I get about 4-5 hours of sleep all week...the problem is I can't get myself to go to bed. My roommate can't fall asleep until 5 in the morning...I can't force myself to go tobed before 3. I found the best way, if you can't fall asleep is to get 4-5 hours one night..then don't nap the next day...the next night you'l lbe dead tired and passout. I dont' really have problems falling asleep...just gettin myself motivated to go to bed. Usually its cuase I'm too lazy to go brush my teeth and I dont' feel right goin to bed without brushin my teeth. I can't stay awake between classes or pay attention to anything. 4-5 hours of sleep all week and then on the weekends I seleep till 5 in the afternoon...usually get 11 hours.

 

[Fausto]

Seriously: hydration plays a big role in your level of alertness, even slight dehydration can make you feel droopy. Try sipping water or something uncaffeinated during the day and see if that helps. Did the trick for me...I was almost passing out every day late afternoon prior to figuring this out.

Unseriously: Apply clothespin to penis to alleviate drowsiness. Add clothespins as needed.:Q

Fausto

 

[amdskip]

Mountain Dew

 

[Orsorum]

Posting on AT and keeping my hands busy.

 

[sheselectric]

<------- another fan of power naps

i don't think i would have made it through college without them!!!!