How do you deal with jet lag?

Tuesday 19th August, 06:33 AM JST

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sarcasm123 at 06:18 PM JST - 19th August

I have to take flights of over 10 hours every now and then and the only thing I can say is: sleep on the plane. Don't watch the TV, don't listen to music, don't play games, don't read. Just sleep. Haven't had a jet lag since I started doing this.
GW at 12:42 AM JST - 20th August

dont get on a plane!
Speed at 09:18 AM JST - 20th August

What about for people who can't sleep on the planes? That's my main problem.
sk4ek at 09:39 AM JST - 20th August

Refrain from alcohol and caffeine prior to departure and when in flight; avoid the temptation to take a "nap" once you arrive, unless you're arriving at night and it's already bedtime. Drink lots of water.
KissMint at 09:50 AM JST - 20th August

In my opinion, you have to get yourself adjusted to the time zone of the place you're going to before you get there.

After I get on the plane, I sleep if it's nighttime where I'm going, and wake up when it's morning in that country as well. If you can't fall asleep easily, take a couple of sleeping pills before boarding. They'll kick in after take-off, if not before. Wear a sleep mask, and earplugs if necessary. Inform the flight attendant beforehand not to wake you for meals, or put a note on your tray/the back of the seat in front of you.

If it's daytime in the country I'm going to while I'm on the plane, I don't sleep and force myself to stay awake, even if the rest of the plane is sleeping. I usually watch TV shows on my laptop.

Once I land, I only sleep when it's bedtime, not before.

However, I've never tried melatonin, ... or paint thinner...
GW at 10:02 AM JST - 20th August

sk4ek

no brewskies on the flight, no thanks that wud make it seem like forever.
teaabe at 10:08 AM JST - 20th August

simple but complex. 'synch' in with the other time zone within your own five to seven days in advance. when everybody else is sleeping at home, you're wide awake. there you go.
motytrah at 12:00 PM JST - 20th August

Fly Business or First Class. Nice lie flat seat. Works like a charm.
helloklitty at 06:43 PM JST - 20th August

Melatonin.
SushiSake3 at 09:35 PM JST - 20th August

Don't stop drinking.

Next question? :-)
Weasel at 10:52 PM JST - 20th August

Read JT for a few minutes
Sarge at 11:23 PM JST - 20th August

"No brewskies on the flight"

Not at $5 a pop! I still can't believe the 18,000 yen fuel surcharge doesn't include even one brewskie!

Getting some sleep on the plane is a must. For those poor souls in economy class ( most of the passengers ), I suggest taking a few sleeping pills with the first meal. That way you get at least one meal ( you paid for it, along with the others ) and you can actually get some sleep, even being trapped in that tiny little space. Then, upon arrival, don't sleep during the day, and if you have trouble sleeping at night, more sleeping pills! After a couple of days, you should be fairly well adjusted.
Pukey2 at 11:58 PM JST - 20th August

speed:

What about for people who can't sleep on the planes? That's my main problem.

Me too. I'd wish some people would stop assuming that everyone can sleep like a baby on planes. I can feel drowsy, tired, about to fall asleep, but i CANNOT sleep. It might help if the seats next to me were not taken and I could lie down, but I haven't had that sort of chance for years.
Sarge at 09:15 AM JST - 21st August

Pukey - You want to lie down on the plane? Get a Business Class or First Class seat! ( well, that's what the airlines would say to you )
Richard_III at 10:54 AM JST - 22nd August

Fly business class.

It's the only way to avoid it.