http://christopherspenn.disqus.com/Christopher S. Penn's Awaken Your SuperheroenSat, 17 May 2008 20:48:10 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/05/14/the-power-of-extreme-fatigue/#comment-2519648Your notes on being over-tired and creativity are interesting; you might be interested in the ketogenic diet. The idea dates back to the 1920s, though it's currently under re-examination for epilepsy. In short, it involves creating a starvation state for the brain (when no glucose is available, the brain feeds on ketones--the most common example of a ketone is acetone). The diet deliberately induces fatigue; at present, I haven't seen any data discussing the creative state, but thought it may interest you all the same.Peta Jinnath AndersenSat, 17 May 2008 20:48:10 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/05/14/the-power-of-extreme-fatigue/#comment-2519647Now thats a Sh*tty night. Tonight you will sleep like a baby.<br><br>We had the same thing at our house a few months back - my daughter was throwing wet wipes down the toilet. It wasnt pretty what the plumber found!mike mcallenWed, 14 May 2008 15:42:38 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/05/14/the-power-of-extreme-fatigue/#comment-2519642Chris, <br>First off thanks for the tip on TP, noted and passed along. Secondly sorry to hear about your issues hopefully they are through with.<br><br> However I have a slightly more refined suggestion to keep your wits about you today. Lots of protein, no sugar and frequent small cups of coffee. If you start drinking red bull you'll end up crashing really hard when the sugar buzz wears off. While nothing will replace the sleep you missed out on, a caffeine nap might do the trick at lunch. Strong cup of coffee and a 20 minute nap, no more than that or you'll end up in REM sleep and you're not coming back from that. You should wake refreshed. I wrote an article yesterday as a guide for students trying to stay up and be productive at the same time, the same thing goes for trying to function on reduced sleep. <br><br>BTW make sure to take your vitamins you are much more likely to get ill on less sleep. Good luck todayCaffiNation PaulWed, 14 May 2008 08:14:13 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/05/14/the-power-of-extreme-fatigue/#comment-2519643Hang in there. Sounds like you had a horrible night, but hopefully today turns around and makes for a better day.C.C. ChapmanWed, 14 May 2008 08:12:27 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/05/14/the-power-of-extreme-fatigue/#comment-2519644Great, Rick. Now I have the Superman March running through my head. :P<br><br>You know my advice, coffee, lunch, walk, Red Bull!Michelle/chelpixieWed, 14 May 2008 08:01:26 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/05/14/the-power-of-extreme-fatigue/#comment-2519646Chris, I have a feeling that your brain on two hours of sleep functions better than the brains of most mortals on eight. <br><br>Good advice, though!<br><br>Take care. I hope tonight is uneventful at your house.Donna PapacostaWed, 14 May 2008 07:56:03 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/05/14/the-power-of-extreme-fatigue/#comment-2519645Without my glasses on, I see a photo of you holding your eyeballs in place in your skull, and the title "Awaken Your Superhero." New meaning!<br>I love that you had the sense enough to actually illustrate such a blog post.Rick WolffWed, 14 May 2008 07:39:53 -0000