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JoeyT

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11. Provigil!

Reply to darkangel218 (Original post)

Wed Oct 3, 2012, 11:46 AM

Oct 2012

It depends on how much longer you need to stay awake and what you've got access to. Eating something with lots of carbs will wake you up for a little while. Jogging in place for a few minutes will help too, if you're able to do it.

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Tips for staying awake? [View all] darkangel218 Oct 2012 OP

High powered stimulants JonLP24 Oct 2012 #1

Thanks! the walking did help. darkangel218 Oct 2012 #2

Don't sleep. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #3

What saved me on solo cross country car trips DryHump Oct 2012 #4

Only if it is something very light. Otherwise the energy used by digestion will make you drowsy. Angleae Oct 2012 #9

If possible guardian Oct 2012 #5

Thats a big no no in my kind of work. Sleep on duty equals termination. darkangel218 Oct 2012 #6

If you can't recharge with a quick nap guardian Oct 2012 #12

pepper Sentath Oct 2012 #7

Don't watch any Mitt Romney or Paul Ryan on TV. Mr.Bill Oct 2012 #8

Stay on your feet and keep moving. nt LWolf Oct 2012 #10

Provigil! JoeyT Oct 2012 #11

Take a power nap in the car HipChick Oct 2012 #13

I don't know your line of work Nikia Oct 2012 #14