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without drinking coffee because that shit makes me need to pee every hour.

and music doesn't help much.

Drugs

Pray to Jesus to give you the strength?

Same way I stay awake while at work

Get some good sleep in beforehand >_>

or open up the window and let some cold air in

If your excited about where your going and have a positive attitude, that goes a long way

I believe it has something to do with paying money you owe.

Idk it's really not hard.

probably the same way one stays awake while doing anything for 6 hours

Step 1: Enjoy the act of driving

Chewing gum can help. If you need something more involved, eat sunflower seeds.

I honestly don't think I could fall asleep while driving unless I was on drugs or had been awake for an absurd amount of time. I've driven for over 24 hours before, and while that wasn't safe cause I almost felt drunk towards the end of it, I never felt like I might doze off behind the wheel.

Fr tho as someone who used to drive 6 or 7 hours 364 days a year, let the windows down, blast cold air if your ac is strong enough to hit you before it gets sucked out, drink s bunch of caffeine (pissing be damned) and blast loud music

Honestly, if I'm driving for an extended period of time and I start feeling drowsy I pull over and have a 15 min nap that usually gets me good for another couple hours and I rinse and repeat when necessary.

you shouldn't force yourself to stay awake. if you're feeling tired, pull over and get a 30 minutes nap.

Ricemills posted...

you shouldn't force yourself to stay awake. if you're feeling tired, pull over and get a 30 minutes nap.

And then get arrested for sleeping in your car.

wackyteen posted...

And then get arrested for sleeping in your car.

ah, right. American law
it is so weird to me.

Ricemills posted...

ah, right. American law
it is so weird to me.

I mean the likelihood of you getting caught sleeping is low but yeah

Just park somewhere moderate density so you not the only sore thumb sticking out.

Crank

Real talk. No coffee no soda at food stops. Some water but the goal is to not take pee breaks. Music is my major key. Just put on an assortment of what you like. Then go. 6 isn't TOO bad. I usually drive 9 from AZ to CA. Take a stretch break every 3 hours. And have some snacks life beef jerky.
But again minimal liquids. 5 hour energy actually helps a lot tho.

Get a good long playlist going, and go

wackyteen posted...

And then get arrested for sleeping in your car.

Wait its illegal to sleep in your car? In Kansas we have rest stops where you literally stop to sleep in your car.

wackyteen posted...

And then get arrested for sleeping in your car.

What?

Good sleep and plenty of carbohydrate in the days leading up to the drive, topping off glycogen with a sugar drink during the event
Longer drives have a way of revealing sleep disorders. I recommend getting checked for sleep apnea.

Do you only have to do it once?

in some places it's illegal to sleep in your car. i knew a guy who got arrested because we were at a bar and he was too hammered to drive so he slept in his car to get sober. got arrested. doesn't make sense. i guess he shoulda been out there putting lives in danger.

I dont understand. Why cant you just naturally stay awake for six hours straight?

Get naked roll down the windows

AloneIBreak posted...

I dont understand. Why cant you just naturally stay awake for six hours straight?

If you find driving incredibly boring or stressful driving for that long can be exhausting.

Count all the money you owe us.

Find some good podcasts and take breaks.

I daydream,listen to music and roll the windows down if sleepy.

I used to just chain smoke. But I quit cigs.

3PiesAndAFork posted...

Count all the money you owe us.

I said stay awake, not falling asleep

Don't leave home

Music, podcasts. Take a long break when you gas up to use the bathroom and refresh your brain. Get a good night's sleep the night before also. In grad school I did 3 Boston to Los Angeles round trips solo...You get used to it.

Thing is I got sciatica twice from cross country trips, so I don't think I'll be doing it again anytime soon.

SauI_Goodman posted...

in some places it's illegal to sleep in your car. i knew a guy who got arrested because we were at a bar and he was too hammered to drive so he slept in his car to get sober. got arrested. doesn't make sense. i guess he shoulda been out there putting lives in danger.

Was he in the front of back seat ?

IfGodCouldDie posted...

What?

This is a thing in a lot of areas here.

I have adhd. So awake isn't the issue, it's attentive. I'll have a daydream and still be driving. Get back to reality sitting at a stop light and be all like... Wait how have I been driving?
Anyway I got distracted... To the op, Adderall.

its easy, they put these little bumps on the side of the road that make a funky noise when you roll over them specifically to wake you up.

Walmart parking lots are good for naps on long trips.

I also used to go pass out in my car for an hour and then go back to the party. Good way to be able to stay up till 3am or so >_>