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I've never gained a day or lost a day when I've traveled. For those who have which is easier on you? Gain or loss?

Of course the reverse occurs when you go back home. Is it easier on the going away end or the coming home end?

Posted - January 2, 2019
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  • 19937

    When I flew to Italy, I didn't find the jet lag bad at all, but coming home, I felt exhausted for days.  The nice part was that I got to celebrate my birthday twice. :)

      January 2, 2019 9:30 AM MST
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  • 113301
    How cool is that L? Two birthdays!  I have trouble adjusting to the "spring forward fall back" twice-a-year time change. That is only one hour! It takes about a week or more for my body to stop complaining. So I admire those who do travel a lot in their profession like tennis players or golf players. They must have some kind of system. Thank you for your reply and Happy Return to Sanity Day in the US of A! Dems regain the majority in House today! HOORAY! :)
      January 3, 2019 2:29 AM MST
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  • 19937
    I have trouble adjusting to the time changes, too.  Doesn't seem as though there's a real reason to keep doing that these days and it would be great if they did away with it.  For people who travel a lot, they must have figured out a way to combat the changes, but it does wreak havoc with your internal clock.  Happy Thursday. :)
      January 3, 2019 5:09 AM MST
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  • 113301
    I wonder what causes that L? Some folks seemingly have very little difficulty while others like us don't look forward to it because it creates  bit of havoc short-term with our routines? Thank you for your reply! :)
      January 3, 2019 5:19 AM MST
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  • 19937
    As Nom de Plume comments below, it has a lot to do with out natural circadian rhythm. 
      January 3, 2019 11:14 AM MST
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  • 113301
    I guess mine is not very rhythmical then? Thank you for your reply and Happy Friday L! :)
      January 4, 2019 2:21 AM MST
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  • 19937
    LOL ... Happy Friday. :)
      January 4, 2019 5:20 AM MST
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  • 4624

    “West is best: east is a beast.” —  the rhyme of the jet-lagged traveller. 

    When travelling east, the body takes longer to adjust than travelling west.

    In an article in Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science, researchers found that our circadian rhythms are slightly longer than 24 hours. This is why travelling west and coping with a later sleep-wake time than at home, comes more easily than travelling east, and hitting the sack earlier. 

    According to researchers at Oxford University, the reason is the protein, SIK1, which inhibits the impact of light on the brain. Bright light acts as a stimulant but then along comes SIK1 and quietens things down again, limiting our ability to adjust quickly when we cross time zones. 

    Trying to fit in with a new time zone instantly leads to exhaustion. It’s better to ease into the new zone by consciously manipulating your exposure to light and gradually shifting sleep-wake patterns until you're in sync with wherever you happen to be and using light to assist. Most travellers can push their body clock back by two hours a day.

      January 2, 2019 5:39 PM MST
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  • 113301
    Thank you so much for a very thoughtful and informative reply to my question Nom de Plume! So how do those whose professions require constant travel manage?  The professional tennis players and golfers travel the world all the time. I don't see how they would have the time to "ease into the new zone"! Happy Thursday and thank you again. I appreciate it! :)
      January 3, 2019 2:35 AM MST
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  • 4624
    The professionals have a hard time.
    The fitness of athletes makes adjustment somewhat easier.
    Although most politicians have a fitness regime, it is usually not sufficient to help with jet-lag.
    They usually allow time in their schedules for adjusting.
    Or they take a break after arriving back home.
    Some use drugs to sleep or wake on schedule, but this is even more punishing in the long term.

    Nevertheless, it does take a toll on general well being.
      January 3, 2019 10:40 PM MST
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  • 113301
    Even if the time thingy weren't a problem I'm a lousy traveler. I do not have the temperament for it. More so now that I'm old. I mean you schlep to the airport. Park. Ride a jitney carrying your luggage to the proper airlines. Unload. Get to a check-in point. Stand in line. Dissemble yourself somewhat and then have to reassemble  after you go through the EYE. Get to the right gate . Board. Find that all the overhead luggage storage anywhere near your seat is taken up by others. Sit. Amuse yourself however you can till you get "there". Get off the plane. Go to baggage claim. If you're lucky all your baggage shows up. If not oh well you report it and then wait for them to figger out where they sent your luggage. Have fun wherever you are and then you face the trip home during which you repeat everything all over again in reverse. That does not make me a happy camper. See how grouchy I am just talking about it? Thank you for your thoughtful reply. Sorry for the griping.   :(
      January 4, 2019 2:28 AM MST
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  • 46117
    There is no way to lose time.  Time is what is happening to you.... where you are in space at any time.


    It has nothing to do with time changes.  It has everything to do with the amount of time you alot to sleeping .  If you sleep 8 hours and it is a different day, it does not matter, you got your sleep.   Now, jet lag usually occurs due to loss of sleep.   That is all that matters.   So, get some sleep and don't worry about what day it now is. This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at January 3, 2019 2:35 AM MST
      January 2, 2019 5:42 PM MST
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  • 113301
    Thank you for your reply and Happy Thursday.
      January 3, 2019 2:36 AM MST
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