sleep rut
I’ve been struggling with some kind of narcolepsy my whole life. The problem is so severe that I’ve developed the habit of sleeping with my eyes open (during meetings, driving lessons, Broadway musicals, etc.). If you find yourself in a similar situation, I’d advise pulling over as soon as politely possible and taking a nap.
Last night I felt the need to stay awake to do some work, so I tried drinking tea. All this did was make me cranky and even sleepier. I find that the best approach to handling normal night–time sleepiness is… to sleep and, if necessary, wake up early in the morning to tackle whatever the day requires.
