#monophasic sleep

[mladenpuljic]

(via Biphasic sleeper Graphic T-Shirt by djomla88)

[dontforgetthedragon]

now, ive been a big supporter of biphasic sleep in humans for a long while now and, like, i still am,,, but also i think maybe the first phase should not start at 2am

[al-n-cartoons]

When Rook and Ben are made to share sleeping quarters for a trip off planet, they quickly run into a problem; Ben's monophasic whereas Rook wakes up every few hours.

Rook quickly discovers a surprising limitation of Ben's patience. That, and a need to get a key to their room because the door mysteriously becomes locked halfway through the first night.

[lisablack000]

Alternative Sleep Schedules

Polyphasic sleep refers to sleeping in more than two segments per day. Following a polyphasic sleep pattern doesn't necessarily reduce the total number of hours you sleep, but many people adopt polyphasic sleep as a way to reduce their overall sleep time and maximize their wakeful hours.

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Studies have shown that a polyphasic sleep pattern can fight the negative effects of sleep deprivation by allowing for short naps throughout the day. These naps replenish lost nighttime sleep as well as boost brain function. Polyphasic sleep has also been found to increase alertness.

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To understand polyphasic sleep, it's important to understand our culture's current ideal for optimum rejuvenation. The traditional eight hours of shuteye we hear about most often today is referred to as monophasic sleep - just one sleep session and then you're awake for the day.

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Conversely, polyphasic sleep is about segmenting your slumber into multiple phases. Different sleep schedules such as Biphasic, Dymaxion, Everyman, and Uberman each consist of several naps and/or core sleep sessions (deep sleep and REM) a day.

Biphasic: Consists of a split sleep schedule with two sessions. Often a five to six hour "core sleep" and then a one and a half hour nap.

Dymaxion: Commonly consists of four 30-minute naps during the day. Two hours of sleep total.

Uberman: Usually consists of six to eight 20-minute naps during the day. Generally, two hours of sleep total.

Everyman: Commonly consists of four sleep sessions. Often a three to four hour core sleep followed by three naps throughout the day.

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Historical Sleep Patterns

Now labeled as an "alternative" sleep schedule, polyphasic sleep was once the norm.

The dominant pattern of sleep, arguably since time immemorial, was biphasic... Humans slept in two four-hour blocks, which were separated by a period of wakefulness in the middle of the night.

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These weren't brief phases either. Many times people would actually get up and take on their daily (or in some cases nightly) tasks, visit with neighbors, talk with their family, etc. Sleep schedules changed drastically as the Industrial Revolution brought forth an artificial sense of extended daylight with the advent of the light bulb. Too much bright light stops our bodies from releasing melatonin, a hormone responsible for regulating sleep.

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Some famous advocates of polyphasic sleep, were Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, and Nikola Tesla. Both da Vinci and Tesla followed the extreme polyphasic Uberman method, requiring only 2 hours of sleep a day, segmented into 20-minute naps.

Salvador Dali, had his own sleep method. He would sit with a key in one hand, poised above a metal plate placed on the floor, and let sleep take him. As soon as he began to slumber in earnest, the key would slip from his fingers and clang against the plate – waking him immediately. Dali felt as though sleep was a waste of time.

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Around 85% of mammalian species are polyphasic sleepers.

Ultimately, the vast majority of people are not built to sleep in patterns other than monophasic or biphasic sleep schedules. Biphasic sleep, which deviates the least from the contemporary eight-hour model, has been shown to have some significant benefits. Anecdotal evidence seems to indicate that biphasic sleep can actually maximize creativity and alertness in highly innovative individuals. It is now suspected that the creative genius of historical figures such as Tesla or da Vinci, who were said to have ascribed to the "Uberman" model, actually may have been caused by mania or insomnia.

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Possible Dangers of Polyphasic Sleep

Significant hormone imbalance (especially in young adult males)

Lower cognitive functioning

Trouble operating cars or heavy machinery

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Naps are Still Good

If you take a nap during the day, don't worry. Naps are safe, healthy, and sometimes all you need to stave off your sluggishness. A study on sleepy military pilots and astronauts found that a 40-minute nap improved performance by 34% and alertness 100%. In addition to performance, a short session of shuteye can help with:

Alertness

Relaxation

Physical rejuvenation

Stress

Tension

Depression

Research found that only 5% of the population can get by on just six hours of sleep. Regardless of which sleep schedule you choose, the importance of good sleep cannot be underestimated.

[outpost51]

A Freelancer's Guide to Galactic Exploration: The Zal

They're not even the deadliest thing on Pruna.

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The zal (sin. & pl.) are an oviparous arthropodic species that, like the ix’ai, are known for their military prowess and cultural discipline — and boy, do they ever take it way too seriously.

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Biology

Zal have elongated, triangular heads with beak-like snouts (labrum) and mandibles. They possess two compound eyes with thousands of ommatidia; a small area at the front of each (fovea) provides greater visual acuity, while the peripheral ommatidia are hyper-perceptive of motion. Their eyes are wide set and situated laterally, resulting in a wide binocular field of vision and precise stereoscopic vision at close range. Because of this, Zal are some of the best sharpshooters in the Xatal galaxy. 360 no-scope indeed! Their necks can rotate between 120-180 degrees. They also have tympanate hearing, with two tympana in an auditory chamber behind each eye. They are quadrupedal, walking on two pairs of five-segmented legs, each ending in two-toed claws, with an additional pair of spiked, mantislike (raptorial) arms ending in three-pronged graspers. The third prong has an extra segment with a rotating joint, allowing it to serve as a “thumb”. Zal have pronounced polymorphism, with four distinct sexes: kem, k’ot, gat, and rak’. ➤ Kem (di/dir) are the smallest, between 4’ and 5’ in adulthood, have milky or translucent carapaces with pink, blue, or lilac tinting at the terminal ends of limbs, antennae, face, and abdomen. Their antennae curve backwards and “droop” just below their shoulders. The carapace around their legs extends outward in “ruffled” plates and their abdomens are smaller and upward-curving. Kem can carry eggs and produce the structural protein froth required to form an ootheca, but cannot produce or fertilize them. They’re diurnal and biphasic. ➤ K’ot (ghe/ghen), while still small, have a larger height range at 4’ to 6’ tall. They have spiny structures on either side and underneath their abdomens and their carapaces are typically jade green, yellow, pink, or red, though k’ot have a higher probability of albinism. They have upright, curvy antennae that are banded with brown, dark orange, or black. They possess the reproductive organs of both gat and rak’, but only the gat (fertilization) organs are functional. K’ot are cathemeral and polyphasic (4-6 sleeps per day). ➤ Gat (zuu/zuur) are slightly taller than k’ot, but with a narrower height range: 6.5’ to 7.5’. Their abdomens are long and straight, extending well past their posterior legs. They have broad shoulders with a flared, shield-shaped carapace extension. Their carapace is mostly jade green, but tinted in brilliant red, white, blue, purple, and black along their “shield,” backs, “feathered”, mothlike antennae. Gat are also cathemeral, but biphasic (one big sleep, one little sleep). Gat exhibit fully functional fertilization reproductive organs. ➤ Rak’ (suu/suur) are the tallest, growing up to and sometimes over 8’ tall. They’re far narrower than gat, however; they have willowy builds with small, spiky, upward curving abdomens. Their carapaces are typically a solid green, pink, or brown, though mottling and marbling is somewhat common. Their most distinctive feature is the crest of horns they have in place of antennae. Rak’ can produce and carry eggs, as well as produce structural protein froth. They are crepuscular, monophasic, and have acute night vision. Zal will deposit between 10 and 50 eggs in an ootheca after a two-month incubation period. Eggs hatch in two to three months, and nymphs are almost always brown, red, or translucent white. Nymphs are always given neutral pronouns (chas/chul), because they do not develop any sex characteristics until their final molt. Nymphs undergo a molt every 4-6 years, and molt 5-10 times before full adulthood is reached; after the final molt, the newly emerged adult will exhibit their final sex characteristics and possess either long or short vestigial wings that lay flat against the back unless threatened. Zal do exhibit deimatic displays when faced with megafauna in order to distract the creature long enough to draw a weapon, but will not expose their wings to anyone they perceive as weaker — it is seen as a sign of submission and surrender.

Diet

Zal evolved from carnivorous ambush predators that were nowhere near the top of the Prunan food chain — the smallest of the megafauna, ritzal (imagine, if you will, a 12 foot tall moose with opposable thumbs), are capable of cracking an adult rak’ open like a Kinder Surprise Egg. It’s believed that whatever happened with the kailit mushroom spores’ evolution effected proto-zal’s neurological development rather than their physiological development (like everything else on the moon). All this to say: they have guns now. If they can kill it, they’ll eat it. If they can’t kill it, it eats them. For space-bound zal, they have perfected a method of vat-synthetization that produces relatively palatable vat-meat.

Social Organization

Zal live in a meritocratic republic; as individuals, they are highly competitive, and as a group this has led to rapid, efficient advances in technology, a strong public works system, and a booming economy — all in pursuit of being the Best. Nymphs are not raised by their parents, but by retired and disabled veterans and elders in nursery schools. Zal do not have family units; if they like each other, they stick together, otherwise they part ways once their business is concluded. Zal do, however, have service units, and that’s pretty close to a family, probably. Their society is built on individual merit and personal achievement. Nymphs are brought up with the strict belief that zal are superior, and that their purpose in the galaxy is to elevate others to their level of greatness. A weak link can break a chain, and so is the belief that a weak individual can wreak havoc on society as a whole. What is society but one big service unit, after all? On mixed-species ship crews, this means your friendly local murder mantis can and will move mountains for an uknuk who cannot reach a jar on a high shelf. It’s not “helping” to simply take the jar down for zuur crewmate. Helping does not mean doing something for someone else; no, “helping” is providing the tools or facilitating an environment in which an individual can complete a task with their own skills and knowledge. Zuu will build a stepladder out of scraps, or tape together a bunch of boxes, or provide a boost so zuur crewmate can pick up the jar with their own hands. Personal achievement! In line with setting someone up for success, zal emphasize the importance of inalienable individual rights: one cannot succeed unless one’s physiological needs are being met. As such, zal governments provide housing, healthcare, utilities, and transportation to all citizens. Nutrition is provided, but if someone wants something better than “fulfills biological needs and nothing else,” they can earn it. There is a place and a purpose for everyone in zal society, even foreigners. Those that cannot do physical work can teach, can write, can create, can do something, and by gum, we are going to figure it out together. The flip-side of this mentality is that oftentimes zal can come across as pushy, overbearing, or downright exhausting — there is no such thing as “giving up” and “failure” and “surrender” for zal. Ix’ai, as the exact opposite of the same coin, often carry sedatives for their zal crewmates. You know, to help. :) (Because they will work themselves to death. It’s happened.) Because of where zal have historically fallen in the Prunan food chain, it has given them an all-or-nothing approach to violence, fighting, and war: it’s a waste of resources when waged needlessly, but if pushed, they will do what needs to be done. When conflicts cannot be solved by any other means, duels are legal, regulated, and societally accepted. Zal do not make threats; they make promises. If you do not kill whatever is coming after you on Pruna, it can, will, and actively wants to kill you. They do not take prisoners — you surrender, or you fuck around and find out. First contact between the ix’ai and zal was messy and brutal. Second contact annihilated two star systems and cut both species’ populations in half. The zal threw a moon at the ix’ai. A moon. The cazen stepped in to broker a treaty before third contact destroyed them all. This treaty resulted in the Galactic Enforcement Agency: a multi-species organization dedicated to rounding up and rehabilitating criminals throughout the Xatal galaxy. More specifically, the ix’ai run the prisons, and the zal fill them up (with a little help from their friends). The direct opposing force to this is a multi-species network of pirates, smugglers, gangs, crime syndicates, and headhunters that make GEA’s job really difficult.

Naming Conventions

Zal nymphs are given names that are formed by combining the school syllable (known as the “legacy”) of the clutch they hatched from + the order they emerged from the ootheca + the initial sound of their nursery school’s name. For example, a nymph hatched from V’senaz’s clutch, who was the seventh out of the ootheca, born into G’ok-tet Academic Nursery would be named Nazyeg. Chul clutchmate, who was fifteenth, would be Nazaalaag. When zal reach adulthood, they drop their clutch syllable. Following the examples, Nazyeg would become Yeg after ghen final molt, and Nazaalaag would become Aalaag after suur final molt. Their new initial syllable (called the “achievement syllable”) will correspond to the rank they have achieved by the time they lay/fertilize their first successful clutch. V’senaz was a captain (v’alke) of dir own ship when di laid dir first clutch, and will be V’senaz for the rest of dir adulthood.

Cultural Note

Only courting partners, very intimate friends, or the zal who helped them hatch may drop the achievement syllable of someone’s name, and only with direct consent. It’s considered a massive disrespect to do so otherwise, because it symbolizes the stripping off of one’s “armor,” and is legal grounds for a duel or just being shot, depending on where you’re at in the galaxy. Under NO circumstances are non-zal to bring up the possibility of dropping the achievement syllable. If you’re an intimate friend, it will be brought up by the zal in question. They love their ceremony, and to be one’s intimate friend is a great achievement that deserves the proper honor (usually dinner and preening).

[redshiftsinger]

Fun fact, you can actually do this, you just also need at least (approximately, depending on the person) a two-hour nap at some other point in the day. Or you can do like, an hour and a half nap and a half-hour nap if that works better.

Polyphasic sleeping is GREAT and you don't necessarily strictly need 8 hours of sleep every 24 hours, you do if you sleep in one block for sure but by sleeping more frequently you can skip some of the not-very-helpful lighter sleep stages and reduce how much time you have to spend in bed overall. Cutting down to 5 hours is a pretty big reduction and not viable for most people long-term (unless you're already lucky enough to consistently do fine on less than 8 hours monophasic I wouldn't try to go that far) but I had myself adjusted to a 6.5hr total sleep schedule (a 2 hour period, a 4 hour period, and a half-hour period of sleep per day) for a while before the demands of capitalism + medical shit (completely unrelated to my sleep habits, but necessitating appointments at inconvenient times and long drives to see the specialist in the city for a while) forced me back on an 8-hour monophasic schedule. This year I've finally been able to get back on a polyphasic schedule and I'm doing 7 hours in 2 periods comfortably.

NOTE: it's not recommended for teenagers or younger to reduce their sleeping hours on a polyphasic schedule, because developing brains need sleep more critically (but sleeping a total of 8 hours between several sleep periods instead of all at once is fine, if it works around your schedule). And there are no good long-term studies on this, so experiment at your own risk and pay attention to your own body, don't fuck yourself up in the pursuit of reduced sleep time. Sleep is a bodily need. If trying polyphasic sleeping I strongly recommend reading up about ultradian cycles and figuring out how to best position your sleep periods to match up with your own personal alertness cycle through the day.

i really wish five hours of sleep was sufficient because going to bed at 2 and waking up at 7 would be heaven but the body keeps score

[eatliveescape]

Slumber Strategies and an Exploration of Sleep Styles and Techniques

Sleep can often take a backseat in our busy lives. Yet the way we rest can have profound consequences on our health, mood, and productivity. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all sleep patterns as more individuals explore various styles and techniques for optimising rest. In this article we take a look into various forms of restorative rest. The Classic Eight: Monophasic Sleep Monophasic…

[youkaidaimaou]

療養日記「多相睡眠でパラレルワールド」/ Recuperation Diary : Polyphasic Sleep and Parallel World

  ”心房細動” の最初の症状は「動悸」だ。「動悸」は、恋のときめきと対比されたり、単に「不整脈」としてお笑いのネタにされているが、決して軽視してはいけない病気だ。実際、それが原因で心不全となり、深刻な肺炎と両脚の浮腫に見舞われて動けなくなり、緊急入院したのではっきり言える。更に、心臓エコーで確認すると、細動を繰り返す心房の中一杯に大きくなった「血栓」があったが、その血栓が分離・浮遊して、脳梗塞や心筋梗塞を起こさなかったのは幸運だったとしか言えないからだ。 20年以上に亘り「動悸」を無視し続け、痛め続けた結果の現在の身体を回復させる為に、最良の “薬” として選んだのは『多相睡眠』だ。 The first symptom of atrial fibrillation is palpitations. Palpitations are often laughed at, but they are a symptom that should never be taken lightly. For over 20 years, I continued to ignore the palpitations caused by atrial fibrillation, which caused pain in various parts of my body. In the end, I was forced to be hospitalized due to heart failure. To help me recover, I chose polyphasic sleep as the best medicine. 『 多相睡眠 / Polyphasic Sleep 』

心房細動の発作が起きると、平常時であっても、脈拍が 毎分 200回ほどに一気に上昇するが、それは 血液のポンプとしての心臓の正しい動きではないので、全身へ送り出す血液の量が減るし、悪化すると 血圧が 半分以下にまで下がってしまう。そんな状態で いつもと変わらぬ生活をすれば、全ての器官や細胞に必要な酸素や栄養素が供給されず、老廃物も溜まり続け、ダメージが知らない内に蓄積していく。 そのメカニズムを学んだので、心房細動が起きて脈拍が上昇した時には、今は必ず眠る事にしている。 発作は日中でも起きるから日中でも迷わず眠る。 また発作は自律神経の異常信号で起きるので、朝目覚めた時にも起きる事があるが、迷わず眠りに就く。 更には、身体に疲れやストレスが溜まった時にも起き易いので、発作が起きてなくも、眠くなった時には寝るようにしている。 その結果、一日に何度も睡眠を行なう『多相睡眠』になっている。 でも、気にしない。そもそも、人間よりも体の大きな草食動物を除けば、殆どの哺乳動物は『多相睡眠』だ。人間でも赤ちゃんや幼児時代は『多相睡眠』だ。 一日に 6～8時間の睡眠をまとめて摂る『単相睡眠』が推奨されているのは、仕事や学校など社会的制約から生まれているだけで、決して身体の為ではないと信じている。  Since I started to prioritize my health, I decided to sleep whenever I had an atrial fibrillation attack. Attacks tend to occur when I'm tired or stressed, so I try to sleep. As a result, I've become a "polyphasic sleeper" who sleeps multiple times a day. But I don't mind. In the first place, most mammals, except for herbivores that are larger than humans, are "polyphasic sleepers." Even humans are "polyphasic sleepers" when they are babies or young children. I believe that the recommendation to sleep 6 to 8 hours a day in "monophasic sleep" is only due to social constraints such as work and school, and is never for the health of the body. 『 パラレル ワールド / Parallel World 』

　　　 この『多相睡眠』は、とても興味深い体験を僕に与えてくれた。パラレルワールドを自由に選んで生きる体験だ。 目覚めると、眠る前と何も変わっていない世界が広がって見えるけど、実際には少し違っている事が実感できる。 発作による不快な体調、疲れやストレスから解放され、自分自身がリフレッシュできるだけではない。悩んでいた事や行き詰っていた事への対処方法のドアが目の前に現れてくるのだ。動悸や疲れ、ストレスを感じながら、仕事や課題に取り組む事は出来る事は知っている。けれど、それは昔の僕だ。 『多相睡眠』を受け入れると、かつて、無理をして取り組んだ時の結果より、より良い結果が得られている実感がある。そんな身体のリセットと新しいドアの選択が、一日の中で何度も出来るなんて！ 素晴らしい事だ。 欠点と言えば、作業ペースが以前よりも落ちている事だ。が、気にしない。今は、発作によるダメージを防ぎ、既に受けているダメージを回復させ、同時に より良い生き方の選択が出来るからだ。

This "polyphasic sleep" gave me a very interesting experience. It's an experience of freely choosing and living in a parallel world.

When I wake up, the world looks the same as before I went to sleep, but I can feel that it's actually a little different. Not only do I feel refreshed, freed from the unpleasant physical condition, fatigue, and stress caused by the seizures. A door to deal with things that have been bothering me or that I've been stuck on appears in front of me. When I accept "polyphasic sleep," I feel that I'm getting better results than when I tried to do something by pushing myself too hard in the past. I can reset my body and choose a new door many times a day! It's wonderful.

[oojamaflip-whatchamacallit]

#humans used to be generally multiphasic around the enlightenment some europeans started sleeping in one shift with advancements in lighting#the industrial revolution codified monophasic sleep to extract more labor and started selling the idea of normal sleep back to us

In the future the way we treat different sleep schedules is going to be thought of as just as weird and barbaric as beating kids for being left-handed. People will read about how we thought certain circadian rhythms were bad and made people take melatonin and use special lights to make their circadian rhythms different, and they will think, "So sad and ignorant...everybody is just afraid of difference."

[healthmatters520]

Unlocking Productivity: The Science Behind Uberman Sleep

In a world where time is our most precious resource, the quest for productivity and efficiency drives us to explore unconventional methods. Enter Uberman Sleep, a fascinating departure from the traditional monophasic sleep pattern. Unlike the standard eight-hour nightly slumber, Uberman Sleep challenges the norm by breaking sleep into shorter, strategically timed naps throughout the day. But what’s the allure? Why would anyone willingly disrupt their sleep routine? The answer lies in the promise of heightened cognitive abilities, increased alertness, and the potential to unlock more waking hours for productivity. In this article, we delve into the science behind Uberman Sleep, exploring its benefits, risks, and practical considerations. So, fasten your seatbelts—our journey into the realm of polyphasic sleep begins! 

Understanding Polyphasic Sleep

Polyphasic sleep, a term that might sound like a sci-fi concept, is surprisingly prevalent in the animal kingdom. Let’s break it down: - Definition: - Polyphasic sleep refers to a sleep pattern where an individual takes multiple short naps throughout the day, rather than one long, continuous sleep at night. - Unlike the conventional monophasic sleep, which consists of a single uninterrupted sleep episode, polyphasic sleep divides the total sleep time into smaller chunks. - Animal Kingdom and Polyphasic Sleep: - Many animals naturally follow polyphasic sleep patterns. Dolphins, for instance, alternate between periods of wakefulness and brief naps. Similarly, some birds, like sparrows, take short naps during the day. - Even our feline friends—the cats—exhibit polyphasic behavior. They nap intermittently, often for just a few hours at a time. - Babies and Polyphasic Sleep: - Interestingly, human babies are born polyphasic sleepers. Newborns sleep in short cycles, waking up every few hours for feeding or other needs. - Around three months of age, most babies gradually transition to longer, consolidated night time sleep. This shift aligns with the development of their circadian rhythms.

Understanding polyphasic sleep lays the groundwork for exploring more extreme variations like the Uberman Sleep schedule. So, let’s dive deeper into this fascinating world of sleep patterns!

Popular Polyphasic Sleep Schedules

Polyphasic sleep is a practice of sleeping multiple times in a 24-hour period, usually for shorter durations than a typical monophasic sleep. Some people adopt polyphasic sleep schedules to optimize their productivity, creativity, or health. However, the scientific evidence for the benefits and risks of polyphasic sleep is still limited and inconclusive. Here are three common polyphasic sleep schedules that some people follow: - Uberman Sleep Schedule: This schedule consists of six 20-minute naps evenly spaced throughout the day, totaling two hours of sleep per day. Some anecdotal reports suggest that this schedule can increase productivity and alertness, but it may also pose serious health risks and social challenges with reduced reaction time1. - Everyman Sleep Schedule: This schedule involves three hours of core sleep during the night supplemented by three 20-minute naps throughout the day, totaling four hours of sleep. This schedule may be easier to adapt to than the Uberman schedule, as it allows for a longer uninterrupted sleep at night. However, it still requires strict adherence and may not suit everyone’s lifestyle or circadian rhythm. - Triphasic Sleep Schedule: This schedule features short sleep periods after dusk, before dawn, and in the afternoon, providing four to five hours of sleep per day. This schedule may be more natural and flexible than the other two, as it follows the patterns of light and dark in the environment. However, it may also disrupt the normal sleep stages and affect the quality of sleep.

Benefits and Risks

Polyphasic sleep enthusiasts often tout the following benefits, while acknowledging the associated risks: - Benefits: - Increased Productivity: Advocates claim that breaking sleep into shorter naps enhances productivity. By avoiding long periods of drowsiness, individuals can maintain focus and efficiency throughout the day. - Alertness: Short, strategic naps may prevent the midday slump and keep cognitive functions sharp. - Learning and Memory: Some believe that polyphasic sleep improves memory consolidation and learning capacity. - Flexibility for Shift Workers: Those with irregular work schedules find polyphasic sleep adaptable to their needs. - Risks: - Lack of Scientific Evidence: Despite anecdotal reports, rigorous scientific studies on polyphasic sleep remain scarce. We lack conclusive evidence regarding its cognitive benefits. - Social Disruption: Adopting unconventional sleep patterns can strain social interactions. Imagine explaining your six daily naps to friends! - Health Concerns: Chronic sleep deprivation poses health risks, including weakened immunity, impaired decision-making, and increased susceptibility to chronic conditions. In the quest for productivity, balance is key. While polyphasic sleep intrigues, tread cautiously—your health and well-being depend on it. 

Debunking Myths

As with any unconventional practice, myths and misconceptions often swirl around Uberman Sleep. Let’s separate fact from fiction: - Superiority Over Monophasic Sleep: - Myth: Uberman Sleep is the ultimate sleep pattern, surpassing monophasic sleep in every way. - Reality: While some enthusiasts swear by Uberman Sleep’s benefits, scientific evidence remains inconclusive. Monophasic sleep evolved for a reason—it aligns with our natural circadian rhythms and allows for essential restorative processes. - Anecdotal Claims vs. Research: - Myth: Anecdotal reports of heightened productivity and cognitive abilities are sufficient proof. - Reality: Rigorous research is essential. We need controlled studies comparing Uberman Sleep to monophasic sleep, assessing cognitive performance, health outcomes, and long-term effects. - Individual Variability: - Myth: Uberman Sleep works for everyone. - Reality: Our bodies differ. Some may adapt well, while others struggle. Factors like genetics, lifestyle, and overall health play a role. In the absence of robust scientific backing, skepticism is healthy. As we explore the boundaries of sleep, let’s remain curious but cautious. 

Practical Considerations

Transitioning to Uberman Sleep requires careful planning and patience. Here are practical tips to navigate this unconventional sleep pattern: - Gradual Adaptation: - Myth: You can abruptly switch from monophasic to Uberman Sleep. - Reality: Gradual adaptation is crucial. Start by reducing your core sleep time while gradually increasing nap frequency. Allow your body to adjust without extreme sleep deprivation. - Consistent Nap Timing: - Set fixed nap times throughout the day. Consistency helps regulate your body’s internal clock. - Use alarms or reminders to ensure you don’t miss a nap. Missing one can disrupt the entire schedule. - Create a Conducive Sleep Environment: - Designate a quiet, comfortable space for naps. Dim the lights and minimize disturbances. - Invest in an eye mask and earplugs to enhance nap quality. - Individual Variability Matters: - Understand that not everyone responds the same way to polyphasic sleep. Genetics, lifestyle, and health play a role. - Monitor your well-being closely. If you experience excessive fatigue or health issues, reconsider your approach. Remember, Uberman Sleep isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Listen to your body, adapt mindfully, and prioritize overall health. 

Conclusion

In our exploration of Uberman Sleep, we’ve uncovered both its allure and its uncertainties. Let’s recap the key takeaways: - Polyphasic Patterns: Uberman Sleep is part of the fascinating world of polyphasic sleep. Animals, babies, and even some adults naturally follow these patterns. - Benefits and Risks: - Benefits: Increased productivity, alertness, and potential flexibility for shift workers. - Risks: Lack of robust scientific evidence, social disruption, and health concerns. - Debunking Myths: While anecdotes abound, rigorous research remains essential. Uberman Sleep isn’t a magic bullet. - Practical Considerations: If you decide to experiment with polyphasic sleep, do so mindfully. Gradual adaptation, consistent nap timing, and individual variability matter. In the end, consider the trade-offs. Productivity gains may come at the cost of social rhythms and overall well-being. Listen to your body, explore your own sleep patterns, and make informed choices. Sweet dreams, fellow explorers!  References Drowsy Driving, National High Traffic Safety Administration Read the full article

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1.) I'm a Biphasic sleeper (I sleep for about 4 hours wake up, do some things, then go back for another 4 hours). I'm currently doing my best to go back to being a monophasic sleeper since we are now slowly going back outside. This is why I'm awake when majority of the people in my family are asleep in the early hours of the morning (i.e. the after midnight hours).;

2.) When I was little (from 4 - 6 years old), I took ballet lessons and had performed in many major theaters (I mean it's mainly for recitals and for the ballet school to show off their students). I stopped because it was getting difficult to balance school with ballet. But many of the things taught to me during those years are still embedded in me today. I have a tendency to point my toes without thinking when I'm just sitting down, whenever I hear "First Position" I sometimes think about the "Holding the basket" first position in ballet and when I couldn't think of an appropriate hairstyle I just resort in putting my hair in a bun.;

3.) I love perfumes. My favorite currently is Yves Rocher's Lilac perfume (which sadly they have phased out in my area - I don't know why though since it's one of their more popular perfumes ever since the Netflix version of the Witcher came out). I'm currently looking for a perfume that mixes Lilac and Pomegranate together - in the Midnote section since I think these two scents aren't heavy enough to be base notes. So if ever I do get the chance to make a perfume for my own it would probably have these two as the mid notes.

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I Slept Like a Victorian for a Week

[…] In this video, I take on a week-long experiment. Since I already wear historical fashion, I thought it’d be fun to try sleeping like a Victorian for a week. Victorians (and many other people throughout earlier history) slept in two parts – known as biphasic sleep. In fact, sleeping monophasically is actually a relatively new construct. The week had its ups and downs, and I document the…

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               ship bingo ! / @earthssprout​​ / ACCEPTING !

        ↳  sonic x a goodnight's rest u_u

 sonic/self-care - bro me too. NO I KID BUT SERIOUSLY !! my sonic at least tends to flip flop between being REALLY GOOD AT THIS and terribly neglectful. he can model good self-care techniques like eating properly, sleeping at a good time, and not pushing oneself past one’s limits just fine.... on a normal day. (it’s just when it comes time to do the whole saving the world thing that he tends to drop the ball, during and for a little while after a Big Incident.)       as far as actual good night’s sleep goes, sonic actually follows the polyphasic sleep pattern ! which is essentially getting his required amount of sleep THROUGHOUT the day rather than just all in one shot.  something akin to the EVERYMAN CYCLE.  but he can also fall into the other phases too, seen here.       when tails was younger he did sleep monophasically because tails needed him to. and they needed to stay on a similar schedule. once tails got old enough and was able to put himself o bed, sonic gradually shifted to the everyman cycle because eggman started to get a little bit more... chaotic. in a bad way. and then he’d just pop in and make sure tails actually doesn’t stay up a stupid amount of time. (he’ll do the same with ari. actually he and ari would take some dope naps together.)

( bingo ! )

sonic/sleep and/or sonic/self-care

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Biphasic sleep - a lesson in manifestation

Here's something I've always suspected but never known for sure: The way we sleep is unnatural! Those eight hours (ish) at night all in one go? A phenomenon that was a side effect of industrialisation. Mind. Blown.

According to sleepfoundation.org, biphasic sleep is

a sleep pattern in which a person splits their sleep into two main segments per day.

So, according to researchers' hypotheses artifical lighting and modern work patterns led to monophasic (i.e. what Western society considers "normal") sleep patterns. When before the industrialisation, everyone slept in two main chunks.

WHAT?!

I remember reading about this years ago and dismissing it. I was well and truly conditioned to believe all the nonsense that is being spoonfed to us by mass media every day. Even the article I linked dismisses biphasic sleep with many more disadvantages - and more serious sounding ones - in favour of capitalism.

The past few weeks a new sleep pattern started evolving for me. One in which I would get tired early in the evening, needed to lie down for about 2.5 hours, would then be up for a few more hours and would then go back to sleep to get up in the morning. When I tell you I was annoyed! Even that is an understatement. All I wanted was a *proper* sleep cycle, so when I would start work again next week, I would have figured it all out.

How this is manifestation at its best

A few more days until I start working again after my break and I've got nothing figured out. But I also got annoyed with myself about beating myself up for something that simply happened. Something my body naturally gravitates towards. So today I looked it up and had a massive realisation.

I had asked for this. One of my intentions, following the witch path and healing the witch wound, has been to live more in tune with nature. Remembering I'm part of nature. Flowing through life. Well, guess what?! That also means my sleep. And it has now literally gone back to what is natural for humans. Again, my mind is blown.

The lesson here? Be careful what you wish for. 😅 In hindsight, I actually feel quite pleased with myself and will now lean into this unfamiliar sleep pattern. What else would I be creating this life and business for if not to experience life the way I want to and the way it's intended to be?

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A Summary of the Moon of Loam

The world of Loam is quite a large one in the scope of content but small in the universe.  In fact, it is not even a planet of its own but rather a moon.  It is one of a staggering sixteen moons that orbits the gas giant known as Rachoprix.  Rachoprix in turn is the eleventh planet from Baelohim, the star that sits at the center of the Sekrezian solar system.  This gives Loam a fairly diminutive status in comparison to its context.  However, its culture has been isolated, designated not ready for contact by the wider universe.  The only significant contact it has received was the accidental crashing of the Argonaut at the end of its Third Age which brought with it a host of new races that intermingled with those already pre-existing, as the Argonaut had been a clone vessel of the planet Sekrezia.  While the culture of Loam is deep, the following files are to shine light upon the continents themselves and significant geography.  As such, it is important to note the fact that the moon of Loam is tidally locked, with one side always pointed towards the planet and the other pointed outwards.  This leaves half the planet almost entirely dark throughout the  day and the other half extremely bright for large parts of the day.  The days and years of Loam are extremely long, with days being 50 hours long and years lasting roughly five years by our world’s standards.  Many races have differing sleep schedules than the standard monophasic diurnal schedule we are used to (sleeping once through the night).  The tides actually flow in a way that mirrors that of our world, as they are influenced by a magical device found in the continent of Shrukeng.  However, seasons are all but nonexistent, with every continent maintaining a fairly consistent environment throughout the year.

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How To Manage Panic Disorder Using The CES Ultra Device

Cranial Electrical Stimulation, or CES, is a non-addictive, drug-free treatment for anxiety. It is used to improve sleep patterns and relieve stress, and is also an effective treatment for depression. Anxiety is a common psychiatric disorder that can affect the body, mood, and behavior of patients. Many people with depression also have anxiety.

CES works by using gentle electrical stimulation to the head, which produces a relaxing sensation. This helps normalize the brain and maximize its performance. However, this therapy is not recommended for patients with an implanted pacemaker. Nevertheless, it is considered safe and effective for most patients.

The CES Ultra device is a non-addictive and non-invasive therapy for managing panic disorder. Its mild electrical stimulation is delivered through electrodes placed on the earlobes. Patients will notice a gentle, tingling sensation, and may feel a sense of relaxation and elevation in mood. Using the CES Ultra device can help reduce the symptoms of generalized anxiety, and can help with insomnia and stress.

A CES device is powered by a 9-volt battery, and should be prescribed by a medical practitioner. There are several CES devices on the market, and they are not available over the counter. However, they are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CES is not covered by insurance, and should be used only with a doctor’s prescription.

CES devices can be bought online. They are safe and effective, but they can cause minor side effects. Users can expect to experience a tingling sensation on the earlobes and a feeling of drowsiness. Despite these side effects, most users report relief after the first use.

CES can be used on its own or in combination with other treatments. In addition to treating anxiety, CES has been shown to treat depression, insomnia, and stress. Some studies have also shown that it can be a helpful adjunct treatment for athletes. These studies have found that CES can help athletes achieve a balanced emotional state and increase performance.

A large, relatively recent trial showed that CES alleviated both anxiety and depression. The study randomly assigned 36 healthy participants to an active CES group or asham CES group. Those in the active CES group received a complex monophasic current at 100 Hz, while the sham CES group received a current that was similar to that of the sham group.

Disclaimer: This is not professional advice and is simply an answer to a question and that if professional advice is sought, contact a licensed practitioner, or doctor in the appropriate administration.

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