help getting to sleep when you aren't tired

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by walstib, Jun 6, 2011.

  1. sweetgert

    sweetgert Bobtail Member

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    large quantity of turkey should do it
    turcky is loaded with natural triptophan a natural sleep aid
    LOTTS AND LOTTS OF TURKEY
     
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  3. Jarhed1964

    Jarhed1964 Road Train Member

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    I was just gonna post that. I think I've posted that in a few other threads as well. Sorry, but it works.

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  4. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    SHHHhhhhhhh....let's all be vwery, vwery quweit now...i think that he's vwery, vwery sweepy now.........sshhhhhh........... .. [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  5. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    I'm sorry but this is very bad advice. Ambiem requires a prescription and it has very bad side effects. One bad side effect is sleep walking and not remembering a darn thing. Very very bad if you're in a truck. Also Nyquil contains 25% alcohol so you need to be careful there too. Tylenol PM's work ok if you have at least 8 hours of rest time. Just remember that while you're in the truck you may be called anytime to drive or move the truck so I believe the best way is watching what you eat and some exercise.
     
  6. wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I just go to bed 7-8 hours before I need to get up. Even if you don't sleep you will still get rest and recovery for your body. Since going on the CPAP machine I have found this easier to do. No matter what time of day If I put that machine on I will fall asleep.
     
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  7. Sequoia

    Sequoia Road Train Member

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    Have your lady sing you a lullaby while she gently runs her fingers through your hair.
     
  8. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    Take 2 GRAVOL , takes the edge off , and if you wake up during the night you can go back to sleep without any effort.
     
  9. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    i ain't got no hair....oh wait...yes i do.....

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  10. HD_Renegade

    HD_Renegade Road Train Member

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    Just try to make sure you have a 8 hour block before taking that. Walmart has there own brand that is cheaper too. That stuff is not supposed to be habbit forming either.
     
  11. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    In this situation, I would go for a large glass of warm milk and a good book. Whenever I needed to sleep "out of schedule", I have found that reading a book that I have read before will help me relax enough to get some good sleep.
     
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