How can I stop falling asleep in lectures/classes?

[kitcatkitten]

Hi all,
Does anyone know any way that I can stop myself falling asleep in lessons? It's not because I'm bored or tired - even if the material is really interesting & I've had a good night's sleep, I just can't help myself!! Some days are worse than others but I've always had trouble staying awake, even at school!
TIA
Cat

[monty0703]

I've always had this problem too. Even started to do it during jury duty! I'm afraid I've never found a foolproof solution though sipping water and eating Polos helped a tiny bit on some occasions.

[chazza]

I used to do that in work meetings! Can you bring a bottle of coke or something like that in with you? The sugar should perk you up a bit if you can sip it every so often!

Or try taking notes, using your concentration usually forces you to stay awake

[squirtle]

I am glad its not just me, was beginning to think i had an attention problem.

At school, we'd watch a video in History or Geography, then i'd drop with a puddle of drool on the desk. Only to be woken when the lights flicked on and there being some mention of an essay on the film we'd just seen.............erm.........oops.

Now i am 34 and still can't help nodding off as soon as i am in a meeting, just because someone else is talking and not me...........i took extra strong coffeee in but that never helped, i doodled on some paper i found in my handbag.........heck its awful once you start going.........
I also tried extra strong mints..........

I can only suggest a water spritzer for your face.

Have you ever tried nipping yourself??? I did once when i was desperate to keep my eyes from closing..........its not easy

[eyebrows]

draw pokemon pics and send them into smtv live.....thats will help

[Sir Alec]

Constant tiredness can be a sign of anaemia. Not eating enough carbohydrates can also sap energy. Your doctor will do a simple blood test for anaemia, or might refer you to a dietician who could improve your energy levels with a simple change to what you're eating. Sugary drinks and caffeine are only short term solutions and should be avoided if possible, unless you need a 'quick fix'.

[stonekicker]

you sound like me - so basically you can't help it! unless you are on your feet and on the go, any type of sitting down/listening/learning will send you nodding at about 2pm. i did it at school, college university and now on my days off from full time work.

give in gracefully and power nap when you get the opportunity! its great - i love it when it is just me and the cats snoozing at home on one of my afternoon off from work and my two boys are out. btw - i snoozed at college and uni every day and still passed with a 1st! my hubby says ive got narcolepsy, but i know im not that bad!!!

i think the spanish have got the right idea about a big lunch and kip afterwards when it is sunny...

[stonekicker]

i also do it when i travel in cars within about 10 minutes, or on longer bus and train journeys - i once woke up on a train 40 miles after my stop for work. didn't have a clue where (or when!) i was!