MCPO Mayh3m Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 ...stay awake while reading my textbooks for school? Every time I read my textbooks I get so very sleepy and I fight my drowsiness. Anyone have a good idea to help me stay awake and focused on my reading assignments? this happens every time without fail.. I read one section just fine, but then as I start reading the next one I begin getting very tired and sleepy. ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSpartan Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Quite a random topic for the 343 forums but i dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCPO Mayh3m Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Quite a random topic for the 343 forums but i dont know That is why I placed it in the offbeat section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 You need to condition yourself. Try having an energy drink while reading your textbooks, or ginseng. Another way is, every time you are feeling sleepy while reading a textbook pinch yourself. After enough repetition of this, you may develop an association between sleepiness while reading textbooks and pain. A shock collar would work better, but that's up to you lmao 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikslik7 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Personally, if I really have to read something, but I'm get bored, I sit on an ice pack. Keeps you awake and you become more aware of what you are reading. Then everything becomes more interesting and I finish really fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCPO Mayh3m Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 You need to condition yourself. Try having an energy drink while reading your textbooks, or ginseng. Another way is, every time you are feeling sleepy while reading a textbook pinch yourself. After enough repetition of this, you may develop an association between sleepiness while reading textbooks and pain. A shock collar would work better, but that's up to you lmao heh.. that sounds interesting. Not sure if I want to use a shock collar.. I skipped out on Summer classes because I wanted to have that time with my girlfriend. That probably screwed me up. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardent Prayer Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I have to say...Coffee, Soda, and Monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Boo Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 The ice pack works... So does a small electrical charge Anyway, once you start feeling drowsy, grab an energy drink. If you don't have any, get a few sodas. I say a few, because once you drink one and the sugar high goes down, you'll need another to prevent crashing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Winter Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 my school has text books, but we only use 1, the math but you dont read math textbooks. So idk, but the first thing that'll come to my mind is coffee, an energy drink, maybe soda? Or if you read your books at night time before you go to bed, you can take a nap before hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Dog Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 The truth is, if you are falling asleep in school while attempting to read books it is a sign you are not getting enough sleep. Energy drinks, physical discomfort and other 'remedies' do not address the real problem. You have to be able to comprehend and give full thought to what you read. You need to be fully rested and mentally sharp when studying. I know that sound 'old school', but hey, it works and you don't have to spend $4.00 on a bunch of sugar, caffeine or Vitamin B complex's every time you feel tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCPO Mayh3m Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 The truth is, if you are falling asleep in school while attempting to read books it is a sign you are not getting enough sleep. Energy drinks, physical discomfort and other 'remedies' do not address the real problem. You have to be able to comprehend and give full thought to what you read. You need to be fully rested and mentally sharp when studying. I know that sound 'old school', but hey, it works and you don't have to spend $4.00 on a bunch of sugar, caffeine or Vitamin B complex's every time you feel tired. I have been getting full nights rest though which is confusing me. I don't get it. The heat here in Germany (no AC) is probably adding to it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Dog Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I have been getting full nights rest though which is confusing me. I don't get it. The heat here in Germany (no AC) is probably adding to it as well. Is this more often then not happening after your lunch break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCPO Mayh3m Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Is this more often then not happening after your lunch break? About half the time. But usually I don't study right after lunch I usually give it an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biggles Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Have coffee. Lots and lots of it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectral Jester Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Black coffee, with 3/4 sugars works for me. Or there is a drink in UK called WKD get the blue one, its refreshing and sweet keeps mw going all night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Shadowz Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I was gonna say energy drinks or some how just modify you sleeping pattern and condition yourself for only needing 4 to 6 hours of sleep at a time. Use to that when I worked at a plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.