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Literally was falling asleep while typing just now... - blondie

Posted: Dec 20, 2011

Was just falling asleep while transcribing a report. I kept nodding off. I had to rewind quite a few times to see what I may have missed. I usually don't have this problem, but I went to bed really late and had to get up earlier than usual so didn't get the sleep I normally do. What is a good wake up remedy?

I don't know, maybe just get some sleep instead of - fighting it

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When I worked the 3rd shift many years ago I used to say I did my best typing while I was sound asleep, LOL.

Get up and walk around and get some cold water - Happy MT Robin

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I so have been there and done that. I used to try to do transcription when I got home from my graveyard job. Didn't last long.

Get up and walk around and get your blood flowing again; jumping jacks, arm punches, twists from side to side, just anthing to get your body moving. Get a glass of cold water and stay hydrated. Keep your office/work area cooler if you can - just cool enough that your fingers don't freeze. You'll be less somnolent if you're a little on the chilled side. Eat a little bit less on the days that you haven't had enough sleep - the blood stays where it needs to be instead of in your stomach with your digestion. These are things that work for me.

Good luck!

Staying awake - ogd

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I have lower back problems, so I take 2 Excedrin every morning. The asprin and acetaminophen work on my back and the tablets contain 60 mg of caffeine. That's not a lot of caffeine, but I hate coffee. This gets me to be less stiff in the back and helps wake me without the coffee. Nothing is a substitute for real sleep, however. Don't make a habit of burning the candle at both ends or your bod will make you pay for it eventually.

I almost always take a short - 10-15 minute nap

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as part of my lunch break, especially if I eat a turkey sandwich for lunch which I think makes me really sleepy. This way I can be alert well into the evening.

works for me - anon

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Five-hour Energy works to get me going or I take a caffeine tablet like No-Doz or Vivarin (but I get the cheaper store brand). I've also used Jolt Gum with good results.

Vicks - Daisy

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Try a LITTLE medicated chest rub on your cheeks and around you nose. Instantly perks me up.

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