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Re: What happens when we work non-stop

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Post by crdoconnor »

maxxxxx wrote: post #24
crdoconnor wrote: post #13

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I've noticed it sometimes ramps up even when management isn't really encouraging it and nobody actually wants to do it. It's the most straightforward means of signaling relative dedication to the company - Joe the most insecure programmer can attempt to compensate for his skill insecurity by showing more dedication by working longer hours. That then means that Jane feels implicit, unspoken pressure to work longer bec…

I am in that situation right now. Management has decided that a product needs to be rolled out ASAP so some people are working late and weekends. I play an important part in the project but I usually get my stuff done during normal working hours. However, there is a lot of subtle pressure to stay around in case the people working need something. If you are a "team player" you stay. I don't want to let down others (wi…

Sometimes it's good to lay on the counter social pressure (e.g. "Joe, by staying til 11pm you're making the rest of us look bad. It's not healthy for you and it's not good for us.").

Re: What happens when we work non-stop

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Post by TheAceOfHearts »

zasz wrote: post #39
uxcolumbo wrote: post #32

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Have you tried CBD? https://www.thesleepdoctor.com/2017/08/10/understanding-cbd/

I have tried weed, and I really, really dislike the sensation of being high. Just assume that whatever possible drug intervention is out there, I've already tried.

Not to be pushy on this matter, but have you tried pure CBD pills? Those don't have any THC, so it doesn't get you high.

Although according to Wikipedia [0] it can cause either somnipathy or somnolence, depending on the individual, so it might not be a viable solution anyway. Still, I think if you're passing by California or Colorado it might be worth trying.

I've also struggled with maintaining a proper sleeping schedule for most of my life. The following is just an anecdote, but I've read of enough cases to think that further research should be done on this matter. Around three months back I heard about a carnivore diet and I decided I'd try it out for a month. Although I didn't stick strictly to the diet and added in tiny amounts of carbs (mostly in the form of fruits or vegetables), it had a very positive result on my life. After the month was up my sleeping patterns had drastically improved and I found I was overall much more energetic during the day. Waking up and falling asleep was no longer a struggle. I've been sticking with it since then and have never felt this great. When I cheat on the diet with my favorite meal (ramen), I always end up paying the price by feeling groggy the next day. I don't know if this would work for you, but I think there shouldn't be much harm in trying it out for a month and seeing if it helps improve your quality of life.

I sincerely hope you are able to find a solution that works for you.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabidiol

Re: What happens when we work non-stop

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Post by uxcolumbo »

uxcolumbo wrote: post #32
zasz wrote: post #29

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Yup, that's how I feel about ever being on-call again. I used to be part of a four-man rotation for a set of services that regularly went down 2-3x times during sleeping hours. This was really rough as a lifelong insomniac. I could never fall back asleep again after being woken up, and was basically a zombie. (And before anyone asks, I've done a sleep study, melatonin, seen a therapist, tried SSRIs, light therapy, in…

Have you tried CBD? https://www.thesleepdoctor.com/2017/08/10/understanding-cbd/

CBD Doesn't get you high, it has no or only trace THC content in it.
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