August 6, 2011

The JETLAG Monster.

When I travel against the clock, I suffer so bad. The JETLAG Monster nibbles on my soul and I walk around in a stupor.  I can't focus, and there's some kinda sand in my eyeballs. This is worse than The Sleepies because actual sleep won't help.


Three days pass. Then suddenly the stupor lifts and I think, "Yay! I'm over it...!"


Wrong.


Some say you should fight the urge to crash out, stay awake as long as you can and then sleep at night. But when I tried that, not only did I babble incoherently throughout the entire day, I was still wide awake at 1 AM.

What are your fool proof cures for jetlag?

Help.
Posted by The Animated Woman at 7:15 PM
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12 comments:

  1. LaurieAugust 6, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Very creative, colorful, and FUN! Love it! ~ Unfortunately I've never experienced Jet Lag! :-)

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  2. The Animated WomanAugust 6, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Laurie - Never had jetlag?? I call that "fortunate".

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  3. Mama BennieAugust 6, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I won't fly anymore (bad experience), so I have never had jetlag either....But I must say I love your colorful depiction of it. :-) Much love lady.

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  4. SteveAugust 6, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    One word MELATONIN. Always helps me reset my jetlag when I used to go to China

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  5. The Animated WomanAugust 6, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Steve - I admit I never tried that. But I've flown to Asia many times from Vancouver and never suffered. On the way back though - BAM!

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  6. SteveAugust 6, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    0.5mg an hour before bedtime of whereever you are in the world, helps to reset your body.

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  7. Demented Working MumAugust 6, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Hubs says sex.... He's fast asleep now, bless him .... Hey he's been here all along, it's me who has Jetlag! #duped

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  8. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Have an afternoon nap, but set your alarm so you don't sleep too much! That way when it's bed time your husband won't foolishly think that it's all an excuse to stay up with your Twitter friends rather than be with him!

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  9. Kate @ UpsideBackwardsAugust 7, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Jetlag hit me really hard on my last trip, bit of a surprise as I hadn't had terrible trouble with it before. I must be getting older! My usual method is as much sunshine as possible (with sunscreen of course) and some light exercise - an hour or two of walking around takes care of both. Try to stay awake until "bedtime" - which can be quite early evening! Then try to sleep at night, no reading or computer between 10pm and 7am.
    Best of luck.

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  10. The Animated WomanAugust 7, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Anonymous - *sigh* It would be nice to have an afternoon nap without being woken up by a well-meaning person not wanting me to sleep too much.

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  11. the huzAugust 7, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    get some tweeps in Hong Kong!

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  12. Jonah GibsonAugust 8, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    too late for most of this, but next time try the tips of 'Pilot Paul' at:

    http://www.pilot-pauls-travel-accessories.com/jet-lag.html

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