11-12-2009 at 11:21 AM
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Ways to Stay Awake
So I'm planning on staying awake from 3 am this morning to about 2 pm on Saturday.... because commerce sucks. And I need some hints on staying awake.
Caffeine/sugar does not affect me AT ALL. In fact, caffeine puts me more to sleep, if anything.
Loud music just distracts me.
Do those 5 hours energy drinks work? People say they work for like, the 5 hours, but then they literally knock you out. Can I just take one like every 4 hours and it'll keep my wired?
Any ideas?!
I should probably buy some visene too. D:
/wrists
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Mathematically it makes about as much sense as (pineapple)$$*cucumbe r*.
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11-12-2009 at 11:52 AM
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My advice would be to not stay awake. Whether you're writing an essay or doing an exam, it's not going to help you. It's better to study for 2 hours and sleep for 6 hours than to study for 8 hours. You won't remember anything and your writing will be poor.
BUT if you're set on staying up, I would suggest the energy drinks. My dad works long hours and he lives on those things.
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11-12-2009 at 11:52 AM
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Well, cold showers tend to wake you up fairly easily... so maybe taking them periodically will shake away the sleepies. Doing exercises like jumping jacks or burpees will get your blood flowing, and keep you a bit more alert. Also, going outside at night when it's really cold helps if you aren't properly bundled up. Take quick naps, 30-45 minute ones after studying for a few hours - it'll help with retention and processing. Hmm what else... normally I'd suggest things like iced cappuccinos and Dr. Pepper (blend of caffeine and sugar) but those are ineffective I presume. :]
I'm not a fan of energy drinks though... definitely not healthy.
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11-12-2009 at 12:44 PM
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Keep drinking water. Just drink and drink water. Having to pee will keep you up. Also keep your window open and make the environment a bit uncomfortable (i.e. cold). It's helped me before.
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11-12-2009 at 12:52 PM
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well for last few weeks i dont sleep till like 4am and its not because im working.
But i wud take energy drinks, showers, and here and there watch sum videos as well. You just dont wana study for 11 hrs straight.
Although, i wud just sleep at like 4 or so and get up at around 9-10am.
I think i have the same midterm as u (2AA3), and i will just start today doing 2/3 chapters today and then do last chpt tmr. Do samples sat morning. That way u wont have to stay up.
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11-12-2009 at 04:09 PM
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the water idea is key...it works wonders..just make sure your near a bathroom...the 20min naps every 3hrs of work also help..no good comes from fighting sleep as your brain doesnt wanna accumulate knowledge...20min naps should stay that problem
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11-12-2009 at 04:46 PM
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*Look at this pendulummmm...you are feeling sleepyyyyy* 
cheri, your brain needs sleep...don't offend it, otherwise it'll screw you up
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11-12-2009 at 04:50 PM
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Aderall.
(if you find some let me know!)
Just kidding.
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11-12-2009 at 05:11 PM
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That water things sounds like TORTURE. Talk about cruel and unusual punishment. Definitely seems like it would work though. I'll try that tonight. xD
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*Look at this pendulummmm...you are feeling sleepyyyyy*
cheri, your brain needs sleep...don't offend it, otherwise it'll screw you up |
Thanks for the love, but I've got over 12 chapters of reading to do. D:
My brain can take it, I've done worse to myself. XD
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Aderall.
(if you find some let me know!)
Just kidding.
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Apparently I don't know my drugs as well as I thought I did. What's Aderall. D:
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11-12-2009 at 05:34 PM
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It's used for ADHD patients, it raises concentration, alertness, and overall cognitive performance, while reducing fatigue.
Source: Wikipedia, of course.
P.S. I in no way condone the use of precription drugs
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11-12-2009 at 05:42 PM
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Modafinil or Adrafinil
I doubt you'll be able to get any though, unless you know a narcoleptic  |
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11-12-2009 at 06:45 PM
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the water idea is key...it works wonders..just make sure your near a bathroom...the 20min naps every 3hrs of work also help..no good comes from fighting sleep as your brain doesnt wanna accumulate knowledge...20min naps should stay that problem
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i have tried 20 min naps in the past and after one or two times, u just dont feel like getting up since ur body is too tired.
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11-12-2009 at 06:53 PM
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Ritalin/Methyphenadate lol which is basically Aderall
Kidding of course
The water trick helps, also keeping your room uncomfortably freezing cold.
and BRIGHT LIGHTS!!!
Try to be in a really bright room, i mean not so bright that you're practically blinded by it but you get the point, bright lights wake people up
go for a short brisk walk outside
but it's best to just take short naps
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Just chain-chug red bulls.
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11-12-2009 at 07:40 PM
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That NOS stuff you can get at the Esso on Leland can usually keep me up all night and then some. It'll certainly take a few weeks off your life though.
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