Graveyard Shifts - When the coffee fails

2008-01-03 19:15:36

#1

madmurre: I suspect something is amiss; +117|7194|Sweden

As the topic say i´m sure there are some more working the dark hours, currently on my 10th cup of coffee and i can´t tell if it´s water or coffee no difference.

So any tips? Took a short walk now did´nt make me any more alert.

2008-01-03 19:19:10

#2

AWSMFOX: Banned; +405|6947|A W S M F O X

Eat raw caffeine.

2008-01-03 19:20:26

#3

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,058|7106|Little Bentcock

Energy drinks or cocaine.

2008-01-03 19:21:30

#4

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|7143|BC, Canada

never needed much caffine when I worked graveyards... been awhile though. Probably need lots now.

2008-01-03 19:23:23

#5

LividBovine: The Year of the Cow!; +175|6864|MN

I work 6 pm to 6 am all the time. I don't use caffiene any more. Just drink lots of water and get the proper sleep. Caffiene just wears you down over time. That energy that it gives you is only temporary and has to come from something. The caffiene doesn't actually "give" you energy, it just makes your body use more energy. Sugar= 10 to 15 minute rush. Then crash. Caffiene=1 to 2 hour rush. Then crash.

"The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation" - Barack Obama (a freshman senator from Illinios)

2008-01-03 19:28:04

#6

AWSMFOX: Banned; +405|6947|A W S M F O X

Adams_BJ wrote:
Energy drinks or cocaine.

Gram of speed also.

2008-01-03 19:29:53

#7

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,058|7106|Little Bentcock

LividBovine wrote:
I work 6 pm to 6 am all the time. I don't use caffiene any more. Just drink lots of water and get the proper sleep. Caffiene just wears you down over time. That energy that it gives you is only temporary and has to come from something. The caffiene doesn't actually "give" you energy, it just makes your body use more energy. Sugar= 10 to 15 minute rush. Then crash. Caffiene=1 to 2 hour rush. Then crash.

Caffeine excites the adrenal glands, stimulating them to produce adrenalin. This gives you a temporary energy boost.

2008-01-03 19:35:42

#8

madmurre: I suspect something is amiss; +117|7194|Sweden

Some nice tips here i´ll have to skip the Cocaine part though could interfer with my work would´nt want that to happen i bet you would be abit anxious next time you flew then as well knowing that low pressure turbine could be a high mans work.

I´ll go rub my face in water that will help me for awhile.

2008-01-03 19:36:40

#9

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,058|7106|Little Bentcock

Deodorant to the eyes will work too..

2008-01-03 19:49:38

#10

S.Lythberg: Mastermind; +429|6931|Chicago, IL

No caffene, it makes you worse...

try some real food.

2008-01-03 19:53:29

#11

ednodes: Part-time Owner; +12|7028|Bath

Get some testosterone pumping.

Pr0n?

2008-01-03 19:57:36

#12

LividBovine: The Year of the Cow!; +175|6864|MN

Adams_BJ wrote:
Caffeine excites the adrenal glands, stimulating them to produce adrenalin. This gives you a temporary energy boost.

Yes, but it doesn't "give" you energy, it just tells your body to use more energy.

"The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation" - Barack Obama (a freshman senator from Illinios)

2008-01-03 20:09:36

#13

Skorpy-chan: Member; +127|6829|Twyford, UK

Lots and lots of sugar.

Or failing that, just rub a couple of mailbags together and touch a metal post every few minutes.

2008-01-03 20:10:31

#14

T.Pike: 99 Problems . . .; +187|6766|Pennsyltucky

madmurre wrote:
As the topic say i´m sure there are some more working the dark hours, currently on my 10th cup of coffee and i can´t tell if it´s water or coffee no difference.

So any tips? Took a short walk now did´nt make me any more alert.

Taking breaks really helps even if it doesn't feel like it.

I start at 11 pm & go out for a smoke at 1 , 3 & 5 .

Keep active, keep surfing the web!

2008-01-03 20:27:51

#15

madmurre: I suspect something is amiss; +117|7194|Sweden

Yep keeping active is prob the best cure, gets problematic when i have the slow nights with mostly surveillance the few times i need to get up and be active i don´t want to press the wrong button could result in big problems

Well now i´m off for the weekend in half an hour so good night and good morning.

2008-01-03 20:56:59

#16

SenorToenails: Veritas et Scientia; +444|6614|North Tonawanda, NY

madmurre wrote:
As the topic say i´m sure there are some more working the dark hours, currently on my 10th cup of coffee and i can´t tell if it´s water or coffee no difference.

So any tips? Took a short walk now did´nt make me any more alert.

If it's your only job, adjust your schedule to be rested in time for the shifts. If it's not, then try your best -- some nights are a lot easier than others. Walk around more until you wake up, or else you might fall asleep. It's tough, but do-able.

2008-01-03 21:48:31

#17

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|7047|British Columbia, Canada

Are you sure its not Decaf coffee?

2008-01-03 21:59:27

#18

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|7006|...

pills containing ephedrine

2008-01-03 22:05:43

#19

D6717C: Anger is a gift; +174|7117|Sin City

I used to work with a big Samoan guy that would chew coffee grounds like tobacco. Seriously though......nothing will beat good rest the night before and drinking water. Regular excercise helps a bunch too.

2008-01-03 23:17:57

#20

GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7128

the problem is youre measuring your coffee intake in cups.

2008-01-03 23:24:43

#21

kripp: Member; +42|7225|Florida (305)

Skorpy-chan wrote:
Or failing that, just rub a couple of mailbags together and touch a metal post every few minutes.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Last edited by kripp (2008-01-03 23:25:02)

2008-01-03 23:26:38

#22

PspRpg-7: -; +961|7182

kripp wrote:
Skorpy-chan wrote:
Or failing that, just rub a couple of mailbags together and touch a metal post every few minutes.
What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Static?

2008-01-03 23:27:59

#23

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,058|7106|Little Bentcock

PspRpg-7 wrote:
kripp wrote:
Skorpy-chan wrote:
Or failing that, just rub a couple of mailbags together and touch a metal post every few minutes.
What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Static?

Genious

2008-01-03 23:29:36

#24

PspRpg-7: -; +961|7182

Adams_BJ wrote:
PspRpg-7 wrote:
kripp wrote:

What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Static?
Genious

Genius*

2008-01-03 23:30:12

#25

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,058|7106|Little Bentcock

PspRpg-7 wrote:
Adams_BJ wrote:
PspRpg-7 wrote:

Static?
Genious
Genius*

Smart arse!

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