Usually when I am posting all of this, I find that I like posting late at night. I did not get around to do this last night…. because I was alseep. I don’t know if I am alone in my struggling with all of this, but I really feel rather unique. A friend of mine has now been doing this sleeping schedule for about 2 weeks, and he is fine. I am now at day 6, and I still feel terrible. And I am fully aware that this is because of oversleeping.

I woke up late. I overslept again, but this time it was 9.14 instead of 10.14. So, with this in mind, I rushed to school, fearing that the school had already contacted my parents of my abscence. I managed to get there thankfully, at the expense of my sleeping schedule.

Fridays are the best school days for me. A double free during the day, volleyball after school, and almost always see my girlfriend after that. My naps were rather good the rest of the day. Obviously I skipped my 9 am one (as i slept past it), but all the rest were ok. My 1 pm nap was perfect, I couldn’t be more happy. I fell asleep in about 2 minutes, and slept for about 17. When I woke up, I felt really good. I can understand how this sleeping method is sustainable, if you woke up like that every time. My 5 pm nap was alright, about as good as it has always been.

As for my 9 pm, I was seeing my girlfriend at that time. She convinced me to have my nap regardless (I love her), but I found that either the distraction of her, or the cold air outside, or something else made it impossible to get any rest. I wasn’t too fussed about this, as I could make up for it during the night. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen. My next nap was at 1 am, and I found that it was less easy getting to sleep, and far easier to stay asleep. My willpower broke down after my alarm woke me up. I simply could not get up. So, I set my alarm another half hour ahead, and fell to sleep again. This happened countless times during the night, and I woke up feeling horrible.

So here I am now, officially failing my polyphasic sleep schedule. However, some of my naps are becoming mpre hopeful, my best one being my 1 pm naps. While I know I am nowhere near sustainable polyphasic sleep, there are minor improvements here and there. Also, I know that once I can stay up two or three nights in a row successfully I will become a successful polyphasic sleeper. I can feel in the air.

I know that most people would stop or give up by now, but I know that if I stick at it, and put just that little bit more effort in, then I can achieve this. Hopefully this post doesn’t deter anyone from trying this. =)

Well, better make a good start on this day. Wish me luck.

 

Jimmi.