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How to stay alert and focused?

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David Stewart23 David Stewart23 NewcomerOP
6 messages
joined Oct 2007
#1 ·
Hey everyone.😉 I’ve been digging through a few similar threads, but honestly, nothing really hits on what I actually need right now. I’m staring down this massive exam and basically have to grind all day long, but my focus just keeps tanking and I can't stop nodding off. I think the issue is that I don't touch coffee—or anything like it, really—because the taste is just gross to me. I tried leaning on Red Bull for a bit, but after a few midterms, I couldn't even look at it without feeling nauseous. Please, if anyone has any advice, let me know. Is there anything else out there that can actually keep me awake through the day? I'm not looking for some magic potion or anything crazy, just something that works.🙂
David Stewart23 David Stewart23 NewcomerOP
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joined Oct 2007
#2 ·
Grace Fisher31 said:

Has anyone actually messed around with that guarana stuff yet? Honestly, I’m not even looking for those memory-boosting pills, I just need something to help me stay awake and alert, whether it’s a tea or something else entirely... whatever works.🙂
hollowbison12 hollowbison12 Member
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joined Aug 2007
#3 ·
...I tried some kind of similar tablet once, I think it had guarana in it, but I'm not entirely sure... something meant for athletes... it definitely kept me wired for about three hours.

So you mentioned you don't drink coffee... but I actually just picked up some new Milka cappuccino; it doesn't even taste like coffee, more like hot chocolate; and it's pretty energizing too, honestly hits me harder than a regular cup!
Sam Hughes5 Sam Hughes5 Active Member
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joined Sep 2008
#4 ·
So, if you grab one of those Red Bull energy effervescent tablets—you know, they usually tuck one inside the pack for you—just drop it into your Gatorade and you're good to go. It’s actually pretty solid; keeps you focused while you're grinding through your studies
David Stewart23 David Stewart23 NewcomerOP
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joined Oct 2007
#5 ·
Sam Hughes5 said:So, you grab one of those Red Bull energy effervescent tablets—you know, the kind where they just toss a single one in the pack—and you just drop it straight into your shaker bottle. Honestly, it’s a total game changer. I was out training the other day, feeling pretty sluggish, but once that thing dissolved, it hit just right. It keeps you focused and steady through the whole grind without that weird jittery crash. Definitely worth having in your gym bag.

I just grabbed a Red Bull with some guarana in it... we'll see how it goes.🙂
I might give that Milka cappuccino a shot, but honestly, I can't make any promises because I've always been pretty much allergic to coffee.🙂
Andrew Clark Andrew Clark Member
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joined Feb 2009
#6 ·
Sam Hughes5 said:Just grab a Red Bull energy effervescent tablet—you’ve got one in your DMs, there's one in the pack... just dissolve it in an Isotonic drink. It works well enough and keeps you focused while you study.

Hey,

how hard do those energy effervescent tablets actually hit?
Sam Hughes5 Sam Hughes5 Active Member
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#7 ·
Nancy Smith72 said:Hey there,

how much kick do those energy effervescent tablets actually have?


Well, take a look at this http://www.redbull.com/us-en/products/energy-drinks

They really do the trick for me. I’m always dragging because my blood pressure runs low, and honestly, I feel like a zombie half the time. Instead of just mixing them in water at home, I usually just toss them into my drink during an ISO-Sport workout.
Andrew Clark Andrew Clark Member
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#8 ·
I don't really care if I can't close my eyes when I finally hit the sack. As long as they aren't too intense... Because I'm not planning on staying up all night...😳
Kevin Cook11 Kevin Cook11 Member
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joined Jun 2007
#9 ·
Man, I remember back in the day when those Red Bull pills used to be a thing... they were basically like little wake-up calls, total psychostimulants to keep you from crashing. I know for a fact my uncle used to toss one of them in with his coffee whenever he had to pull an all-nighter studying. A few years back, I actually asked my doctor about getting some, but she just shut me down immediately—said they’re totally banned now.
Sam Hughes5 Sam Hughes5 Active Member
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#10 ·
Nancy Smith72 said:I’m honestly just a little worried about when I finally try to hit the hay later. Like, what if I can't actually shut my eyes? I'm just concerned they might be a bit too intense... because there's really no point in staying up all night staring at the ceiling.😳

Well, I guess it really just comes down to when you're hitting the can... honestly, don't even think about touching that stuff at night. You'll be staring at the ceiling until sunrise. Try sticking to it in the morning or maybe early afternoon instead.
Man, I remember this one time... I hadn't slept in over 24 hours straight. I was totally drowning in work, trying to finish up some seminar paper, and it was already 5:00 AM. I figured, "Hey, if I just take a quick little nap, it'll give me that second wind I need to power through." You know, like when you think a quick coffee break will actually help? Yeah, huge mistake. I laid down just to rest my eyes for a second, but I ended up crashing hard—like, completely out cold. I didn't wake up until 3:00 PM the next afternoon. Total disaster. 😬

Haha, seriously though, you probably shouldn't be sipping that stuff too late in the afternoon or once evening rolls around. It’s like trying to hit the brakes on a freight train—once that caffeine kicks in, you're just staring at the ceiling until sunrise.
Andrew Clark Andrew Clark Member
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#11 ·
Sam Hughes5 said:Well, it really depends on when you drink them. Don't touch them at night. Try having one in the morning instead...
I once went over 24 hours without sleep because I had to finish writing some seminar paper. It was 5 AM and I downed two Red Bulls back-to-back. I thought they'd keep me wired, so I laid down for a quick nap... ended up passing out like a light and didn't wake up until 3 PM. 😬

Hehe, just don't drink them late in the afternoon or at night.

So basically, if I chug two, they just help me sleep better... 🤣

Thanks Sam Hughes5👍
hollowbison12 hollowbison12 Member
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joined Aug 2007
#12 ·
...but honestly, it’s not for everyone. those kinds of stimulants can trigger some pretty intense heart palpitations:/
placidranger placidranger Regular
339 messages
joined Sep 2004
#13 ·
Black tea—specifically the Indian varieties—is excellent for staying alert without that nagging headache you get from coffee. 👍

Because of the caffeine content, black tea acts as a steady stimulant to fight off fatigue and drowsiness.

It’s a perfectly viable substitute for coffee. One cup typically holds about a quarter of the caffeine found in a standard cup of coffee. Essentially, drinking four cups of tea gives you the same kick as one cup of coffee, but you'll have hydrated with nearly a quart of liquid in the process.

Preparation: Unless the packaging tells you otherwise, just pour about 7 ounces of hot water over a teaspoon of loose leaf or a tea bag. Cover it and let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain it and drink it while it's fresh.
David Stewart23 David Stewart23 NewcomerOP
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joined Oct 2007
#14 ·
placidranger;9928360 said:black tea (like those Indian blends) is killer for staying awake, and you don't get that pounding headache you always get from coffee. 👍

Since black tea is packed with caffeine, it gives you that nice little kick to fight off the drowsiness and fatigue.

Honestly, that sounds like a lifesaver...👍
I actually tried some Red Bull earlier and I think it’s working. I had one with breakfast this morning, and I still feel totally wired and alert—which is wild because usually after grinding through 8 or 9 hours of studying, I'm basically a zombie.
Ugh... it kind of hits me all at once when I realize I've been hitting the books for 8 or 9 hours straight and I'm nowhere near being finished. 👎 😠
shadowranger9 shadowranger9 Newcomer
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#15 ·
Hey there... so I’m hitting the boxing gym and grinding through weight sessions, and obviously, I'm using supplements to keep my energy levels up and stay sharp during training. If you want the real deal, go with guarana... but don't bother with the weak stuff you find at a regular drugstore; the dosage is basically useless. You need to head to a specialized supplement shop—think GNC or a high-end health store—and specifically ask for the guarana ampoules. The potency is on a whole different level and it actually does the job. Cheers

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