day 2 of trying uberman polyphasic sleep schedule (I HAVE THE STRENGTH OF THE YANGTZE RIVER)
how sleep works according to science.
day 2 of trying uberman polyphasic sleep schedule (I HAVE THE STRENGTH OF THE YANGTZE RIVER)
how sleep works according to science.
2 chemicals: adenosine and melatonin.
adenosine builds up throughout the day (caffeine from coffee prevents you from feeling adenosine so you dont feel drowsy) creates sleep pressure.
creates sleep pressure.
(sleep pressure = you tired, drowsy, eyes heavy, gives you thoughts of tiredness like “ay maybe i can get this newguy to cover my shift so i can go home early” or “fuck the world nigga im done with this shit.”)
sleep/nap clears adenosine build-up.
sleep/nap clears adenosine build-up.
melatonin creates the sleep environment. lowers heart rate, cools down body, prepares the body for deep restorative sleep so you dont wake up tired and shit.
creates the sleep environment
cortisol effects melatonin production so watch ya stress nigga.
on god.
on god.
MORAL OF STORY:
Rest is productive. — shelby church yay women
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