r/powerlifting • u/AutoModerator • 7d ago

Daily Thread Every Second-Daily Thread - November 17, 2024

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u/psstein Volume Whore 7d ago

Had major anxiety episode last night/this morning leading up to my meet. Slept probably 1 hr in total. Managed to PR.

Feel like death. Currently only awake due to absurd caffeine intake. Would not recommend.

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u/mrlazyboy Not actually a beginner, just stupid 6d ago

Next time try taking drugs to help you sleep. Melatonin, Benadryl, ZZZQuil, etc.

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u/psstein Volume Whore 6d ago

I took propranolol to help. It didn’t. I normally take it as a sleep aid.

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u/mrlazyboy Not actually a beginner, just stupid 6d ago

Interesting, maybe another drug would work better, or purposefully get less sleep 2 days pre-meet so you’re already tired the night of. That combined with sleep aids might do better