I either have narcolepsy or I just get bored driving long distance. I often drift off while driving even though I listen to interesting podcasts and eat sunflower seeds how do you keep awake on a 5+ hour drive?
I kind of hope this will keep people awake during their long drive over the the country this holiday.
Posted Dec 22, 2013, 4:13 AM UTC · edited
Podcasts put me to sleep like nobody's business. I actually listen to them in bed at night for that reason. I find plain, old human speech especially soothing. You may not realize it, but it could be the same for you.
Maybe try listening to music instead. Something you can sing along with. That requires more activity than just listening to people talk, so it might keep you up better.
I listen to podcasts at work to stay awake Music puts me to sleep.
I'm pretty sure the podcast wouldn't be engaging enough.
Right, if I could join I. The convo I'd be great.
I read something on reddit the other day about this. Someone said they play this game called "NO COVER". They buy a large coffee from dunkin and hold it with the cover off. Seems pretty effective
After 30 minutes you either drink a lot or spill on yourself.
Carrots and plenty of sleep.
Catrots? Please explain
They crunch and I like eating them.
Wasn't sure if there was a nutritional benefit keeping you awake
By not being an 80 year old man
I have night terrors and sleepwalk on the regular. If I could safely drive and sleep I would finally get some great rest.
Listen to the radio, get angry at other motorists, phone calls.
Two out of three ain't bad; the third kills people.
I hope it kills you.
I am not recommending it. However, in real life, that is what people do - since it does work.
Lol I have friends that take me want to kill people lol
I pop in a CD and sing along loudly. Never had a problem staying awake.
You haven't heard my singing. You would want to shoot yourself
Slap myself silly, cold water, and make sure I get plenty of rest.
I slap myself if I start dozing my life will wake up and ask WTF doing.
lol me too!
Have you tried sexual stimulation?
I have except my cat, dog, and wife aren't into roadhead. Unless you have a better idea.
Tell your wife to talk to you, if she isn't too annoying.
Loud music and singing
Any suggestions?
Personally, I'm a fan of country music, but something like hard rock or metal would probably work pretty well for ya too
Headbangers ball lol
Gum
That's why I did sunflower seeds. My dads a truck driver and this was his suggestion.
I like to play movies in my head. Or talk to myself... Music doesn't always help, neither does rolling down the windows or slapping my face. I let my mind wander a lot when I drive (Whilst still paying attention to the road), and I don't doze as often as I used to.
Like replay the whole dumb and dumber movie?
Oh no... Not that one. I've replayed the Deathly Hallows Part One before. Action movies are a favorite. My little brother and I used to recite movie lines back and forth and guess where they came from. That was always fun.
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Blasting music and singing along.
Jet Alert caffeine pills
Red Bull
Fresh air is actually the best for keeping you awake when driving. Just crack open a couple windows and you're good to go!
I have two animals that act IP with with does open.