Sleep duration is associated with brain structure and cognitive performance • Hacker News Board

Re: Sleep duration is associated with brain structure and cognitive performance

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Post by forgotmypw17 » Mon, Nov 30, 2020, 5:59 AM UTC

14u2c wrote: post #230

forgotmypw17 wrote: post #204

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Yeah... I think it's laughable, preposterous to call focus and flow a "disorder." Whoever wants to call me being able to focus on a task at hand a disorder can stuff it up their butt.

I think you are trivializing problems that many people struggle with. From my understanding hyperfocus is not at all "being able to focus on a task at hand" but rather being unable to focus on anything other than a specific task. Often this task is often NOT what should be worked on during the allotted time.

>should

by whose perspective?

Re: Sleep duration is associated with brain structure and cognitive performance

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Post by forgotmypw17 » Mon, Nov 30, 2020, 6:00 AM UTC

nradov wrote: post #219

forgotmypw17 wrote: post #193

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I've heard many wise teachers advise drinking a glass or two of clean water in the morning, so you're on the right track. On the subject of peeing, I've come to the conclusion that it's unhealthy to hold it in more than on the rare occasion, and I aim to pee within a few seconds of having the urge. Actually, I believe it should be a human right to pee within 30 seconds of wanting to, and I'll do it, too.

How do you know whether those teachers were actually wise or just repeating bullshit that sounded good?

Because I witnessed their abilities.

Re: Sleep duration is associated with brain structure and cognitive performance

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Post by forgotmypw17 » Mon, Nov 30, 2020, 6:04 AM UTC

rubicon33 wrote: post #184

pulkitsh1234 wrote: post #5

I have a very weird problem/issue, maybe someone can help. In my school days I used to maintain a dream diary, where I would note down every dream I had after waking up. I stopped doing that when I got into college, but dreams never stopped and I never stopped analysing and trying to remember the dreams. Fast forward to present time (10 years from school), whenever I want to wake up i.e. after 6-7 hours of sleep I ca…

I have a completely different problem - I almost never dream. If I do, they're very short, and very difficult to remember.

If you want to connect with your dreams, try this technique:

Ask to not be disturbed.

Go to sleep.

Sleep until you wake up.

Stay laying down until you fall asleep again.

Your sleep will now be shallow, and it will be easy to drift in and out, and retain a half-conscious state for extended periods.

Re: Sleep duration is associated with brain structure and cognitive performance

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Post by bigwavedave » Mon, Nov 30, 2020, 6:04 AM UTC

lazyasciiart wrote: post #218

bigwavedave wrote: post #104

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While I understand the point you want to make, the temperature in her tank is the same whether I flip the switches or not- so worst case scenario if I'm dead and don't flip the switches, she has to make do with ambient light from my window instead of light from a bulb directly overhead. This is in fact very safe for the snake, but still enough of a motivation for me.

"temperature" in that comment is referring to the light - different colored lighting can affect your mood and energy levels. An introduction to color temperature here - https://drawpaintacademy.com/what-is-color-temperature/

No disagreement here, but that has nothing to do with putting myself in the snake's metaphorical shoes. The comment I was replying to implied that since I don't automate the flipping of the switches, I risked her health or well-being because of the risk of not doing it manually for some reason. I wanted to reassure him that she's still perfectly safe and that the temperature in her tank (which is the reason for these bulbs. Ball pythons don't need specific types of light to be healthy) would remain constant even if I die and can't flip the switches. So, there's minimal risk to her health and it still is a strong enough motivator that I haven't missed a single morning in the 8 months I've had her. That's all I was saying.

Re: Sleep duration is associated with brain structure and cognitive performance

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Post by forgotmypw17 » Mon, Nov 30, 2020, 6:06 AM UTC

14u2c wrote: post #236

maskedinvader wrote: post #212

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thanks for sharing, had a quick couple of follow up questions, how do you unsubscribe from paying monthly rent ? also did you get married and have kids ? if yes how did they factor in to your life ?

I am also curious. How does this person just decide to stop paying rent? I think we would all love to do same but paying for housing is really the only option if you want to remain in a city where you already have an established network of friends, family, etc. The only thing I can think of is a communal living situation in a rural area. Edit: sibling comment posted as I was typing. Apparently its couch-surfing and r…

My favorite solution was vandwelling. Very cheap and workable. May return to it.

It's not religion, it is trusting in a higher power, subtly different.

Re: Sleep duration is associated with brain structure and cognitive performance

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Post by licebmi__at__ » Mon, Nov 30, 2020, 6:08 AM UTC

forgotmypw17 wrote: post #115

I'd like to share my sleeping practice which I've developed after several years of focusing on it and trying to recreate the pre-industrial (and possibly pre-farming) sleep patterns my ancestors had for millions of years before the last few thousand. Whenever I feel tired, I lay down to rest. Whenever I am sleeping, I allow myself to sleep until I am "fully slept", meaning I can lay there for a while, still physicall…

It seems like yo do enjoy your lifestyle, but man, sleeping more than 8 hours, even when sick, seems impossible for me.

I do have some kind of FOMO, not really about being hyper productive but to be conscious, I could consider a perfectly well spent day even if I just lazed in bed, but i would need to be able to even think about stuff, watch the ceiling or just feel the sheets on my hands.

With how little time I have on this planet and all the possible experiences, I would definitely do without sleeping if I could.

Re: Sleep duration is associated with brain structure and cognitive performance

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Post by SimeVidas » Mon, Nov 30, 2020, 6:11 AM UTC

jozzas wrote: post #238

SimeVidas wrote: post #221

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Just tired. A lot more tired than I should be.

Consider getting an at-home sleep study, you may have sleep apnea. I did, and I did, and now I wear a device (not a CPAP machine!) that helps significantly. I don't sleep any longer but my sleep is less interrupted and I get more deep and REM sleep. I feel 1000 times better for it.

Good to know.

Re: Sleep duration is associated with brain structure and cognitive performance

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Post by forgotmypw17 » Mon, Nov 30, 2020, 6:14 AM UTC

mathattack wrote: post #223

forgotmypw17 wrote: post #115

I'd like to share my sleeping practice which I've developed after several years of focusing on it and trying to recreate the pre-industrial (and possibly pre-farming) sleep patterns my ancestors had for millions of years before the last few thousand. Whenever I feel tired, I lay down to rest. Whenever I am sleeping, I allow myself to sleep until I am "fully slept", meaning I can lay there for a while, still physicall…

Was it hard to get your life to shift around your sleep patterns? (If you sleep in and skip a bunch of meetings without notice or miss your kids soccer game) Conceptually you are on to something. Pushing exhaustion isn’t smart.

It was challenging, but at some point I realized that if I didn't prioritize my health and sustainability of my existence, no one else would do it for me.

All those meetings and deadlines and business software would mean nothing.

Re: Sleep duration is associated with brain structure and cognitive performance

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Post by forgotmypw17 » Mon, Nov 30, 2020, 6:16 AM UTC

rapind wrote: post #211

forgotmypw17 wrote: post #115

I'd like to share my sleeping practice which I've developed after several years of focusing on it and trying to recreate the pre-industrial (and possibly pre-farming) sleep patterns my ancestors had for millions of years before the last few thousand. Whenever I feel tired, I lay down to rest. Whenever I am sleeping, I allow myself to sleep until I am "fully slept", meaning I can lay there for a while, still physicall…

I did something very similar for a few years before I had kids. It was great! (So is being a father of course) unfortunately I can’t find a way to make it work as a Dad, as everything is so scheduled now. Hopefully when they’re older I can get back into it. It definitely worked well for me too.

Thank you for encouragement.

Re: Sleep duration is associated with brain structure and cognitive performance

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Post by forgotmypw17 » Mon, Nov 30, 2020, 6:18 AM UTC

chordalkeyboard wrote: post #192

forgotmypw17 wrote: post #115

I'd like to share my sleeping practice which I've developed after several years of focusing on it and trying to recreate the pre-industrial (and possibly pre-farming) sleep patterns my ancestors had for millions of years before the last few thousand. Whenever I feel tired, I lay down to rest. Whenever I am sleeping, I allow myself to sleep until I am "fully slept", meaning I can lay there for a while, still physicall…

> Of course, I have several other practices to thank for this, in addition to the sleep. I would like to hear these other practices as well. I think your sleep practices are sound and derived from a solid theoretical basis.

In short: meditation, clean water, much tea, unprocessed natural food, regular natural exercise, not sitting in the same position too long, mindful intention, devoted study and marvel of universe.