Does anyone have any sleeping strageties on the plane?

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Economic class flights are often uncomfortable, leading to discussions about effective sleep techniques. Common suggestions include using sleeping pills for long-haul flights and sleep deprivation before shorter trips. A moderate amount of alcohol can help, especially when combined with flying at night or using sleep aids like blindfolds and earplugs. Engaging in legitimate work can also induce sleepiness. Some participants express reluctance to use drugs, while others suggest alternatives like taking Benadryl or employing humorous methods to induce sleep. Overall, the conversation emphasizes finding personal strategies to cope with the challenges of sleeping in cramped airplane seats.
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I ride on economic class and the seats are crammed, uncomfortable, and just overall terrible.

I've tried many sleeping techniques on the seat, but none of them are reasonable comfortable. Anyone got any techniques?
 
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Depends how long the flight is and what mental condition you need to be in when you arrive. Sleeping pills can be good for international flights, and just depriving yourself of sleep before a domestic can be useful too.
 
Suitable amount of alchohol. Flying at night, when sleepy. Blindfold/earplugs/blanket. Avoid looking at attractive parts of stewardesses.

Too much alcohol, and not following last advice might be trouble.
 
Bring a lot of legitimate work that needs to get done. You'll naturally neglect it and fall asleep.
 
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Depends how long the flight is and what mental condition you need to be in when you arrive. Sleeping pills can be good for international flights, and just depriving yourself of sleep before a domestic can be useful too.

Dude I am like 19, I don't want to do drugs lol.
 
Taking a treatment for insomnia can hardly be described as 'doing drugs'.

If you don't want to chemically aid sleep. Use the tray from your food to repeatedly smash your head until unconsciousness is induced.

I take no responsibility for any adverse effects caused by this sleep inducing method.
 
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Depending on where you a from sleeping pills are often not readily available (I'm looking at you non-US countries).

I find that getting up quite early before the flight, having a small amount of alcohol, listening to music and reading a book all make me incredibly sleepy on a plane
 
I take a benedryl and go right out.
 
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