DAF Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hey, for those of us going to Australia for WYD, it's a 20 hour plane flight. What do you think about taking OTC sleep aids to help pass the time? I was just curious how long they help you sleep, and if the side effects make the benefits unworth it? Any thoughts? Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus te Amat Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 .......... 20 hour flight?..... i didnt know that...... and we cant pack too many books cuz of size issues... oh bother. um... someone better hit me on the head or something, i'm claustraphobic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAF Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) that's what the drugs are for my dear. Edited July 4, 2007 by DAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamweaver Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hmm, I heard that sleeping pills don't really induce true deep sleep, so you may end up groggier than if you didn't use them. Maybe you could look at other ways to help your body adjust? Make sure to keep hydrated; drink water, not sugary beverages! And, bring a portable CD or mp3 player. The inflight music only goes for an hour loop. Listening to looping Asian pop music was useful in helping me nod off during a trans-Atlantic flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamesfanatic04 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I'm taking a gameboy advance and the two best games in the world, super mario bros. 3 and pokemon ruby. Call me fully entertained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 on the way to Germany, one of the girls in my group took a little nyquil before we left and was able to sleep fine. she said she felt great when we landed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I use melatonin as a natural sleep aid. 3 mg, I think. I haven't had to use it for a few weeks (yay!) but it is pretty effective. And I second the MP3 idea ... or a portable DVD. I don't really like reading while traveling, cuz I can never get quite comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 [quote name='gamesfanatic04' post='1312047' date='Jul 4 2007, 02:39 AM']I'm taking a gameboy advance and the two best games in the world, super mario bros. 3 and pokemon ruby. Call me fully entertained.[/quote] My eight year old son would be right there with you.... [quote name='Didymus' post='1312158' date='Jul 4 2007, 08:47 AM']on the way to Germany, one of the girls in my group took a little nyquil before we left and was able to sleep fine. she said she felt great when we landed[/quote] That's what I was going to recommend... And TF.... I would love to read on the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toledo_jesus Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 [quote name='gamesfanatic04' post='1312047' date='Jul 4 2007, 03:39 AM']I'm taking a gameboy advance and the two best games in the world, super mario bros. 3 and pokemon ruby. Call me fully entertained.[/quote] You can play Super Mario 3 over and over again and never get bored. I don't know if the Gameboy version is different though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvu_srfan Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 [quote name='Didymus' post='1312158' date='Jul 4 2007, 09:47 AM']on the way to Germany, one of the girls in my group took a little nyquil before we left and was able to sleep fine. she said she felt great when we landed[/quote] That actually sounds like a good idea. I don't know much about sleeping pills but I heard that they can be a little addictive sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenna311 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I used NyQuil when I flew to Spain a few years ago. I wasn't really groggy when I woke up. I only woke up once on the flight---there was a bit of turbulence, but I woke up, half noted that there was turbulence, and just went right back to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamesfanatic04 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 The best thing about SMB3 is that I could beat this game in hours when I was a littler kid but now that I am 22 the game confounds me at times. Also, does anyone know if there will be a place to pitch a tent? A friend in my religion class asked but I had no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I took Nyquil from NYC to Paris, and it was helpful. It eased my nerves, even though I didn't get a [i]deep[/i] sleep. Had it been a longer flight I probably would have slept more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus te Amat Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 can you still do that? i mean with the new restrictions and everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy me Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Sydney is only 14 1/2 hours from LAX and LAX is 13 1/2 from Sydney. It isn't that bad. Fly Qantas it is much better than United. I think they now have on demand video at all their seats. You can bring aboard medications and liquids not exceeding 4oz. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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