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Mon Jun 13, 2011 3:29:47 am
I have noticed that I score higher on Zuma Blitz after taking melatonin. Considering that a soporific should decrease alertness, this should not happen. It isn't a matter of concentrating better because I am more relaxed. I have a tendency to be abnormally relaxed without trying. I actually get somewhat tense when I become a bit sleepy. I think it's a reflexive adrenaline rush to help keep me awake.
Mon Jun 13, 2011 3:52:30 am
I get that way right before I fall asleep if it's artificial tiredness.
Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:53:31 am
Well, melatonin is a hormone. It has all kinds of other uses that are not strictly regulated to sleep management...
Maybe it's helping your menopause.
:P
Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:56:11 am
Sometimes I find that there are tasks that people say require a great deal of concentration that become suddenly easier for me when my mind is unfocused. Particularly hand-eye coordination things. Maybe it's something similar?
Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:11:46 am
There are several thoughts I have rolling around in my head about chemical stimulation of the brain, none of which are fully coming together because of sleepiness. Interesting that you become tense when you become sleepy. Did you fight nap times when you were a kid?
Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:14:06 pm
re: comment#3
Sometimes I find that there are tasks that people say require a great deal of concentration that become suddenly easier for me when my mind is unfocused. Particularly hand-eye coordination things. Maybe it's something similar?
It's definitely not that for me. I concentrate with tremendous intensity effortlessly. I get into unintentional trances when I do things like writing software or playing games. Melatonin doesn't do that to me. I actually get a bit agitated.Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:14:49 pm
re: comment#4
There are several thoughts I have rolling around in my head about chemical stimulation of the brain, none of which are fully coming together because of sleepiness. Interesting that you become tense when you become sleepy. Did you fight nap times when you were a kid?
The only nap times I had were in kindergarten. I just lay down and stayed awake.Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:16:18 pm
re: comment#6
The only nap times I had were in kindergarten. I just lay down and stayed awake.
which is interesting since you require so much sleep. Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:18:04 pm
re: comment#7
which is interesting since you require so much sleep.
When I was young, I was forced to sleep 11 hours a night.Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:20:10 pm
re: comment#8
When I was young, I was forced to sleep 11 hours a night.
that sounds about right. our bedtime would be 7p and we'd usually get up around 6-7am. but we weren't allowed to take naps then. Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:20:45 pm
re: comment#9
that sounds about right. our bedtime would be 7p and we'd usually get up around 6-7am. but we weren't allowed to take naps then.
There wasn't a rule against napping. I just didn't do it.Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:23:09 pm
re: comment#10
There wasn't a rule against napping. I just didn't do it.
I like napping now, but I often abuse it. Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:24:41 pm
re: comment#11
I like napping now, but I often abuse it.
I only do it on the train.Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:26:49 pm
re: comment#12
I only do it on the train.
i will close my eyes on the train but never nap. the only time i actually fell asleep was when i woke up to the strange boy taking my picture. Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:28:32 pm
re: comment#13
i will close my eyes on the train but never nap. the only time i actually fell asleep was when i woke up to the strange boy taking my picture.
I remain sitting upright when I nap. It looks like meditation.Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:29:38 pm
re: comment#14
I remain sitting upright when I nap. It looks like meditation.
i meditate like that and it's as refreshing as a nap. Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:36:15 pm
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i meditate like that and it's as refreshing as a nap.
Sleeping on the train is sometimes more refreshing than sleeping in bed.Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:40:50 pm
re: comment#16
Sleeping on the train is sometimes more refreshing than sleeping in bed.
not for me...it just makes me more sleepy as I get all relaxed. Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:42:22 pm
re: comment#17
not for me...it just makes me more sleepy as I get all relaxed.
Maybe you get too relaxed. I maintain enough tension to remain upright.Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:43:18 pm
re: comment#18
Maybe you get too relaxed. I maintain enough tension to remain upright.
i'm still upright but if my mind relaxes than i am a goner. i find trains to be extremely soothing for my thoughts. Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:44:44 pm
re: comment#19
i'm still upright but if my mind relaxes than i am a goner. i find trains to be extremely soothing for my thoughts.
I briefly open my eyes at every stop. This prevents deep sleep, but I still can get some dreams.