Surviving Jet Lag

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bearthedog

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Ok, a little dramatic but I was wondering...does anyone have any tips from person experience?

I should be an expert at this but I am still on Dracula hours!:cool:

-RB
 
Stay up and dont go to sleep until you are on the new time zone schedule. Exercise and and changing your clock to the new time zone helps me too.
 
I can tell you how I deal with it - it may or may not be helpful. Drink. Heavily. It screws up your Circadian rhythms something wicked. Anybody who has ever started drinking at 6 a.m., and passed out at 11:00 can tell you this is the truth.
 
Samael said:
I can tell you how I deal with it - it may or may not be helpful. Drink. Heavily. It screws up your Circadian rhythms something wicked. Anybody who has ever started drinking at 6 a.m., and passed out at 11:00 can tell you this is the truth.
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Thanks but I don't drink.

-RB
 
My Dear Friend,

Very simple - Melatonin. It is a supplement available practically everywhere - GNC, Wal-Mart, etc. Take 3 mg or so about a half-hour before bedtime - it is the chemical your brain releases naturally to tell your body when it is time to go to sleep. One dose will generally reset your circadian rhythm and you'll be fine the nextmorning.

I have tried it many times and it has never failed me. Good luck! :D

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Hannibal
 
As others have mentioned, force yourself to sleep only in the reasonable times of the new timezone. If your flight arives at 6am and by 2pm you're a zombie, RESIST the urge for a "quick 30min doze on the sofa" :D. It will just screw your week otherwise.

Also a bit of sunlight seems to help me. Worst thing to do is sit in a dim hotel room for the afternoon. Go out and go for a walk.

Good luck!
 
I usually:

Set my watch to the local time of my destination once the plane takes off
Force myself to stay awake or sleep at the correct times
Try not to snack and eat meals at correct times
Drink alcohol sparingly (studies have shown it increases jet lag)
Exercise regularly before and after flying and stretching my legs during travel

I'll have to look into the Melatonin though.
 
orrey45 said:
I usually:

Set my watch to the local time of my destination once the plane takes off
Force myself to stay awake or sleep at the correct times
Try not to snack and eat meals at correct times
Drink alcohol sparingly (studies have shown it increases jet lag)
Exercise regularly before and after flying and stretching my legs during travel

I'll have to look into the Melatonin though.
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I agree with the setting of the watch once the plane takes off.

My biggest problem is not being able to sleep whenever I want. I wish I was one of those people who could just sleep when they want and wherever they are.:yawn:
Thanks for the suggestions people.
-RB
 
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