Have you ever pulled an all nighter?

Question

If yes, at what time did you finally get to sleep?

Answer 1

many times...5-7 am

Answer 2

I used to pull all-nighters in university at least once a month. Usually during exam time. I would find myself mysteriously unable to concentrate between the hours of 3 and 5am so I would usually take a nap during those hours and then get up again to finish my work before classes.

Now that I regularly "pull" all-nighters once or twice a week ( I work as a night manager at a downtown boutique hotel) I have developed a regimen to allow myself to stay alert throughout the duration of my shift.

I did some research in preparation for my new lifestyle and learned about my body's circadian rhythm which controls my need and desire for sleep and is largely affected by melatonin and it's response to natural light.

Turns out there's a reason why I couldn't concentrate between 3 and 5am; my blood pressure drops naturally at that time because it is used to it being the time when I am sleeping most deeply. It is the time between moonfall and sunrise. Nearly Dawn.

The other thing I learned is the importance of a pre-night nap. If I take a two hour nap prior to my shift, it refreshes my system enough that I do not feel the preliminary effects of the circadian rhythm's natural response to the waining sunlight (dusk).

Additionally I realised that it is important to stay well hydrated and to continue a natural consumption of proteins and carbohydrates overnight despite what usually tends to be a subdued appetite or thirst. The body requires fuel in order to function properly no matter the hours, and with extra active hours added into your daily cycle, your body will naturally require just a touch more energy and water than usual.

Finally it is important to allow your body to rest. It's often difficult to fall asleep during the day after a full night of activity. There are many factors acting against your desire for sleep including daylight, increased environmental sound, unwanted phonecalls or visitors and your regular appetite kicking in.

I always sleep with my telephone and other electronic equipment disabled and disarmed. I keep dark curtains in my living space, wear earplugs and have a fan or other white noise machine drowning out the other noises. I also supplement occasionally with a natural melatonin capsule taken with a small glass of milk and piece of bread. This helps trick my circadian rhythm a little and also satiates whatever building appetite might interrupt my sleep.

Hope this helps anyone who reads it!

Sweet Dreams!

Answer 3

An all night what? Studying in school? Sure Partying? Many times Working? When necessary Watching movies and answering questions like this? 2 or 3 times a week

If you pull an all-nighter, you DON'T go to bed until the following night by rule.

Now, what did you gain and learn from asking this question and by me answering?

Answer 4

Many times - usually slept the night afterwards. Once I fell asleep while studying and my highlighter soaked through my t-shirt and dyed my stomach green. Another time I worked so hard on a presentation that I fell asleep just before I had to give it. They woke me up and the teacher decided to postpone the presentation till I could get some sleep.

All nighters are generally not nearly as productive as doing the work all along, but there is a kind of adrenaline rush from one.

Answer 5

I pull an all-nighter almost every night because I have insomnia. I pulled all nighters in college either studying or getting drunk. I think the latest I ever went to bed was 9 PM the following evening. Oh yes, it's true. It was brutal. Usually I fall asleep between 3AM - 7AM.

Answer 6

Well, there was once a time when I was 17 where I was invited to a sleepover, and if anyone is familiar with sleepovers, there is no sleeping involved. We just ate and watched movies and played board games and played Truth or Dare until the next morning, nobody got ANY sleep. I had to push through the entire next day without a wink of sleep (it was actually easy, past 2 a.m. my body sort of gave up and stopped telling me how tired I was...)... after I slept the NEXT night, however, I was extremely exhausted the morning after. So I suppose I stayed up roughly 36-40 hours.

Answer 7

Yes. One time i didn't sleep at all until the next day at 11pm. This was without any help from substances.

Other occassions I've conked out at 3 or 4am. I'd usually get tired around that time and took a shower to give me a boost of about 1.5 hours. However, once 6 or 7 rolled around, I was completely wasted and it seem as if my bed had amazing control over me enough to make go to it and pass out.

Answer 8

I pull those every night. I never sleep at night. I'm always up late past 12, so that would mean that I'm an all nighter. Right?

Answer 9

yeah, when I was still in school! Sux!! I'm a huge procrastinator so I did that many times during finals or when a big paper or project was due! I'd usually go to sleep when I got back home from class the next day! Then I'd hibernate for a few hours!! lol

Answer 10

I've pulled a many nighters LoL coffee helps this but i usually end up passing out after the 50th hour or so

Answer 11

yes 5 or 6