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Go to bed at or before 8:30pm 6 nig...
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Week 8 of 8
ruthminkov commits to:
Go to bed, in order to sleep, at least 6 nights per week, at or before 8:30pm. This is in order not to be tired when I get up at 5am.
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 ruthminkov
September 25, 2015, 7:53 PM
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| When you’re deprived of sleep, your brain can’t function properly, affecting your cognitive abilities and emotional state. If it continues long enough, it can lower your body’s defenses, putting you at risk of developing chronic illness. The more obvious signs of sleep deprivation are excessive sleepiness, yawning, and irritability. Chronic sleep deprivation can interfere with balance, coordination, and decision-making abilities. You’re at risk falling asleep during the day, even if you fight it. Stimulants like caffeine are not able to override your body’s profound need for sleep. | |
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ruthminkov
September 25, 2015, 11:50 AM
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I feel terrible about this - I think where I need to improve is to have clearer expectations from others; plan well before bed-time; allow for issues with medication reduction (insomnia); reduce hours for potential computer use (i.e. some program that stops me using internet between certain hours); and exercising. I'm so upset by even donating to a society that murders one of my favourite animals in such a brutal and unfair way. |
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ruthminkov
September 22, 2015, 4:55 AM
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Day 5: Have been experiencing G.I. issues, including nausea and vomiting, which has been exceedingly unpleasant. I suspect it may have been a bad reaction to taking prescription medication on an almost-empty stomach. I am now putting the extended release medication inside a clear (vegetable cellulose?) capsule before taking it, to diminish the possibility of experiencing this reaction in future. Needless to say, I am always very careful to take medication with food, but on this particular occasion, I felt very full from the night before, and did not at all feel like eating, but had to take my medication on time to avoid becoming ill. I think I dealt with the issue quite well, although it was a bit stressful to be temporarily incapacitated. I have gotten to bed by 8:30pm most nights, although there was one night when I stayed at Stu's house until about 9:10pm and got to bed by 9:30pm. Still successful if I am able to go to bed early until September 24, when I report my results! I'm really scared that, at some point, I will have to donate to the Countryside Alliance, which promotes the hunting of wild rabbits and foxes (using horses and dogs). I think it is abhorrent and totally unnecessary - so even a donation of $20 would make me cringe terribly. Wish me luck! |
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ruthminkov
September 17, 2015, 11:35 PM
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Day 1: Got to bed at 8:33pm, but I'm counting this as a win because it's so close. I got home late after being inspired to complete uni work after a week of dismal results. My housemate had a friend over, and I became distracted talking to her. Therefore, I didn't have time to pack my gym clothes for the following day, and I forgot to put my devices on charge. This morning, I easily got out of bed at 5am, but the dark circles under my eyes are still quite bad, and I still feel irritable and generally sleep-deprived due to the deficit that I have not yet reduced. Please wish me luck! x |
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