How To Recover From an All-Nighter: 'The Science of Us' Episode 3

Didn't get any sleep last night, and you have to get through a day of work? Don't worry, we've got some scientifically proven tips for day-after survival.

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[WubbsGuns]

Why does everyone assume that everyone works in an office?

[stefanstancioiu]

I thought "all-nighter" means "all nighter".

You talk about snooze button as if i slept. I haven't.

[lucasgroeger]

I feel like you guys don't really understand the definition of an All-Nighter. Don't get me wrong this video is certainly helpful when one has a rough night with small amount of sleep, but when it comes to an All-Nighter it means you don't sleep at what so ever. This means, tips like: "dont hit the snooze button" and "eat within an hour of waking up" are irrelevant because one must have slept before for those to be effective.

So my question for you "sleep scientists" What do I do after I pull an actual All-Nighter?

[joecahill]

How the fuck can I wake up if I haven't fallen asleep what the fuck does "all nighter" mean to them

[cheaminks]

Those few snooze minutes may not make me feel more rested but THEY ARE HEAVEN

[lancemarch]

Stare directly into the sun. Good advice NYM...

[robin-hsjq]

Me: *Walks out of school*
Teacher: *Why are you leaving*
Me: *SLEEP SCIENTISTS TOLD ME TO*

[princeswaggerable]

They did not tell you one of the most important parts

Stay WELL hydrated-trust me that alone will do wonders

Get active -Don't run a marathon but go on walks to do or better yet find a place to stretch

[keegyweegy]

“No sugar and eat within an hour of waking up”
Me: **doesn’t sleep at all in the first place** **has bowl of rice crispies loaded with sugar**

*i am the danger*

[itsrynoz]

I just pulled a all nighter. First time I ever did it, I feel tired.

[Asa-zmwi]

Lol like if ur a kid pulling an all nighters for the hell of it😹

[miniwolfsbane]

Needed this. Don't have an actual job, but I have the world's worst insomnia where for a few weeks I'll be backward sleeping half the day or all day and up literally all night. Such is this week and today. Trying to beat insomnia into submission and not sleep until 9 or later.

[jenlovesjesus]

Great advice. I've also found it helpful to drink lots of water and move around frequently.

[rlquinn]

"Get outside! Bright, natural light..." Fat lot of good that does for early risers or wintertime days....

[E.h.a.n]

True story :
So, one time I was at a wedding. And they had a free coffee booth.. I got a *bit* carried away and drank like 5-6 cups. I couldn't sleep all-night. Then I drank more coffee the next day to keep me awake during the day.

[purpleblue]

I drank almost a litre of Mountain Dew and then realised it was over 100g of sugar. If your wondering it's 4:00AM where I live and I still haven't got any sleep!!!

[Lea-fcdk]

I have school tomorrow, then a party, then video chats with propels cross the country for at least 3 hours <3

And I plan on staying up all night because I'm scared I won't get up at a good time

[coquettebunniex]

I saw a different video that says the exact same things but it's a woman so weird

[seanali]

what if I stay up all night playing battlefield 4 ps4 and I have like 5 cans of cokacola every day ?

[shanadesouthren]

i did an all nighter. and was eating chocolate while watching this. then he said dont eat sugar and i was like...WHYYY