*Ever wonder how to stop falling asleep while watching movies at home?
According to Sleep Bubble, there are four fundamental reasons why you may sleep through movies at night: Sleep Deficit, Lack of Stimulants, Conditioned Response and Gender, as “many people claim that women are likelier to fall asleep during a movie than men,” the outlet writes.
Sleep experts note that you’re less likely to fall asleep before the end credits roll if you watch a movie earlier in the day.
Below are a few tips compiled by Wired citing sleep experts about how to stay awake through the entire film while watching from the cozy comforts of home.
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Save the Hard Drinks for Another Night
Aric Prather, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at UC San Francisco, points out the soporific effects of alcohol. “If you have that extra glass of wine while you’re watching a movie at night, and you’re not moving, and you’re sleepy?” he says. “Wow, it better be a thriller to keep you awake.”
Instead of Takeout, Try Charcuterie for Dinner
“Your body does have this relaxation response that can happen after eating a large meal,” says Brittney Jones, a psychologist who is an insomnia specialist at a telehealth company called DrLullaby. “So, I would say to opt for something smaller, whether it’s a snack or a small meal, like a charcuterie board.”
Your Couch Could Be a Little Too Cozy
“A person might want to watch it at their partner’s house or a friend’s house instead. Or sit in a chair that’s not as comfy in your living room instead of the comfy couch,” says Jones.
Your Bed Is Definitely Too Cozy
“So, we want to try to make the bed a shrine to sleep,” says Prather. “Sleep and sex.” Do you have trouble holding down a regular sleep schedule? Movie nights in bed are definitely not the way to go. “For people who have a tendency toward sleep problems, or they already have sleep problems, it can help perpetuate those,” he says. “Your body gets a bit confused about what it’s supposed to be doing.”
Face Your Overall Sleep Deficit
“If a person is sleep deprived, and then they want to watch a movie at night? You might not make it even 30 minutes into the movie,” says Jones. She suggests addressing any root causes behind your lack of sleep.
Read the full Wired report here.
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