I haven't slept in days, and I need to be completely alert for the next sixteen hours. Should I nap or push through? [more inside]
posted by doublehappy on Jun 28, 2009 - 16 answers

What's another word for the feeling you get after an all-nighter? It's not euphoria, giddiness, silliness, or simply high.. [more inside]
posted by hobbes on Apr 29, 2008 - 26 answers

What techniques can I use to help motivate myself to go to bed earlier? [more inside]
posted by dyslexictraveler on Jan 15, 2008 - 16 answers

I need to stay awake in a relatively non-stimulating environment, after not having slept in over 30 hours. Anyone know any tips? [more inside]
posted by notswedish on Oct 22, 2007 - 26 answers

Parents, tell me: how do you cope with the sleep deprivation that comes with the territory of having a baby? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 26, 2007 - 38 answers

What's the best way to recover from sleep deprivation? I'm a 28 y/o guy and I've had three consecutive nights of 5 to 5 1/2 hours sleep (not by my choosing -- busy period at work). Naturally, I'm exhausted by now. [more inside]
posted by Alex Handcoding on Feb 10, 2006 - 18 answers

How to get through a day of work on *yawn* too little sleep? Copious cups of coffee already considered (and consumed).
posted by adampsyche on Jun 28, 2004 - 9 answers