Being Ill For A Few Days
Brainbox
28 Nov 2007
I've been ill for a few day now, some virus got the hold of me. Very tired, massive headaches and flu-like symptoms.
I'm feeling a lot better already and want to start working again tomorrow or Friday.
Anyway, due to the long sleep I slipped into a pattern were I sleep almost all day, get out of bed late afternoon, ultimately finding myself surfing and posting here at midnight (local Dutch time).
Any tips on how to maintain a good day / night rhythm in such unfavourable situations?
I'm feeling a lot better already and want to start working again tomorrow or Friday.
Anyway, due to the long sleep I slipped into a pattern were I sleep almost all day, get out of bed late afternoon, ultimately finding myself surfing and posting here at midnight (local Dutch time).
Any tips on how to maintain a good day / night rhythm in such unfavourable situations?
niner
28 Nov 2007
Sorry to hear of your illness, but I'm glad you're feeling better. I have a tendency to shift toward the late night hours. When I need to suddenly shift back for some reason, I might take an Ambien (probably only 3-5mg) to reset. Try to get a lot of light in the morning.
Shepard
28 Nov 2007
I really don't know any way other than some good stuff (codeine) to maintain a day/night pattern during an illness like that. It might be worth trying some more standard stuff.
What I've found to work very well for me:
Morning:
B12, UV Exposure, Cold water dousing
Night:
No overhead light, limit close electronic exposure ~2 hours before bedtime, Hot water exposure, Block as much light as possible and all sound but white noise, sleep stack as outlined in my supplement regimen thread
What I've found to work very well for me:
Morning:
B12, UV Exposure, Cold water dousing
Night:
No overhead light, limit close electronic exposure ~2 hours before bedtime, Hot water exposure, Block as much light as possible and all sound but white noise, sleep stack as outlined in my supplement regimen thread
