Red Eye Tips
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Red Eye Tips
I have been an early riser my whole life, but have started doing more red eyes (I try to bid around them, but not always possible), and have not yet been successful in napping before the flight. I tried sleeping very late on the first one, and then was not remotely tired until van time, the second one I woke up early but still was not able to nap, and was more tired at van time. I was still FFD for all these flights.
Any suggestions on red eyes or napping would be helpful, thanks!
Any suggestions on red eyes or napping would be helpful, thanks!
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I have been an early riser my whole life, but have started doing more red eyes (I try to bid around them, but not always possible), and have not yet been successful in napping before the flight. I tried sleeping very late on the first one, and then was not remotely tired until van time, the second one I woke up early but still was not able to nap, and was more tired at van time. I was still FFD for all these flights.
Any suggestions on red eyes or napping would be helpful, thanks!
Any suggestions on red eyes or napping would be helpful, thanks!
But melatonin worked good for me to get that nap in. Besides that coffee and books
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I have been an early riser my whole life, but have started doing more red eyes (I try to bid around them, but not always possible), and have not yet been successful in napping before the flight. I tried sleeping very late on the first one, and then was not remotely tired until van time, the second one I woke up early but still was not able to nap, and was more tired at van time. I was still FFD for all these flights.
Any suggestions on red eyes or napping would be helpful, thanks!
Any suggestions on red eyes or napping would be helpful, thanks!
as far as a nap. Try taking a melatonin or something strong before you nap but make sure it has worn off well before your flight.
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I have been an early riser my whole life, but have started doing more red eyes (I try to bid around them, but not always possible), and have not yet been successful in napping before the flight. I tried sleeping very late on the first one, and then was not remotely tired until van time, the second one I woke up early but still was not able to nap, and was more tired at van time. I was still FFD for all these flights.
Any suggestions on red eyes or napping would be helpful, thanks!
Any suggestions on red eyes or napping would be helpful, thanks!
Melatonin is your friend when trying to nap.
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I assume you’re talking about a red ey at the end of your flight. If so, wake up at normal time or slightly early. Get out and site see is applicable, get a work out in. Maybe have a beer at lunch assuming you comply with FARs and airline policy. Use towels, ironing board, extra pillows, etc to black out the curtains, get the room as cool as possible, and trick ******* your mind into thinking it’s evening. I shoot for a 6 hour nap. I don’t worry about it though, because worrying will cause you to stay awake. I’m definitely in the minority, I think most get a 1 hour nap or don’t even try.
leading red eye, ie first leg of the trip. I sleep in as much as possible. Commute in slightly early and get a crew room nap, or nap at home after dinner, if you live in base.
leading red eye, ie first leg of the trip. I sleep in as much as possible. Commute in slightly early and get a crew room nap, or nap at home after dinner, if you live in base.
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I use 3mg at home, if you use too much, your body can get used to it and stop producing it naturally. I take it 30 minutes to 1 hour before I want to sleep.
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Nope. It’s a natural hormone your body secretes anyway. I do 3mg about 20-30 mins before I sleep. in my experience it lasts about 4 hours and no drowsiness afterwards. If you only have time for a 2-3 hour nap I would avoid it.
#10
My pre-redeye routine is usually not to work out the day of, that will make me really sleepy later on (I can get away with some weights, but not cardio). I definitely plan on a good nap in the afternoon, but not into early evening... if I nap late, it will be hard to get up and I'll feel like I should be back in bed.
Cup of Joe at show time, and usually another approaching TOD to be alert on arrival. Don't overdo the Joe, better to be a little mellow than all spun up because you'll come down off that eventually. And hydrate too.
Eat healthy the day of, and go easy the night before too... crap food and alcohol will take the edge off.
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