Comments on: Designer zombies – the sickness IS spreading

By: Radu Chelariu

Radu Chelariu — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:59:14 +0000

I’m glad the article made you reconsider your schedule. I’d like to be all condescending and all-knowing and tell you that I wake up at 6:00 and go to sleep at 23:00. But I didn’t. At least not last night. Went to sleep at 2:00, woke up at 11:30. Explain that to your boss [in my defense, me and my girlfriend are in the process of painting our new apartment and it's keeping us up all night, so there's that]. Glad to have you aboard the sick train, On The Wall, Fly!

By: Fly On The Wall

Fly On The Wall — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:38:00 +0000

Oh God. I can’t believe I’m writing this comment now, it’s 4:35 am and… you’re soooo right! I think I begin to understand a few things: weight gain (I’m a girl and my bikini really doesn’t like it), lack of concentration, slurred speech, irritability and memory lapses, not to mention lowered eyesight. Tanks Doc, I’ll be more careful from now on Taking these advices from someone who is just like you (a web worker/lover) helps to absorb the message better
BTW, I’ve just discovered your world and I really like it. Thank you for the insightful and useful articles (I guess I’ll learn cool tips from you hehe! ^^)

By: Radu Chelariu

Radu Chelariu — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:45:14 +0000

@Tim – thanks for the comment, I’m in the exact same situation; for me the most obvious effects were irritability and very low immune system, but I’m all better now!

@Tamixes – I think you definitely nailed it proper: it’s just NOT worth it. Period.

Thanks for the comments guys!

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:43:11 +0000

Recently I stopped going to bed at 3am (or later) and getting up ready to work for 7am, now I’m going to bed around 12am to 1am, and seriously I have observed a noticeable change in my health and my mental state. Now averging a healthy 7 to 8 hours sleep per day! Great and insightful post!

By: Tamixes

Tamixes — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:28:03 +0000

Great post.

I’ve been trying to adjust my sleep patterns as I’ve found that the longer I work long hours, the longer I work looong hours. Sleep deprivation slows down my speed, reasoning, problem solving and creative ability (amongst others).

Sleep debt is one debt they say you can’t repay – in the long run, it’s not worth it.

By: Sergiu Mocian

Sergiu Mocian — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:45:42 +0000

so true

By: Radu Chelariu

Radu Chelariu — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:35:37 +0000

@Bill My day usually starts at 6:30 -7:00 AM and ends around midnight, so I think you’re pretty safe going to sleep at 7:20PM.
@Firdouss Thanks for the comment, by the way, nice website you have there! I didn’t know about the Silverlight Facebook client. Downloaded it and it’s pure awesomeness! http://www.firdouss.com/2010/02/want-a-prettier-facebook-try-the-microsoft-silverlight-4-client-for-facebook/

By: Firdouss

Firdouss — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:02:53 +0000

heartfelt. spot on.

And look what time it is!

By: Bill Chambers

Bill Chambers — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:21:15 +0000

Nice article! I’m sitting here working @ 720pm. Been here since 730am. Im going to watch a movie and crash! LOL

By: Camille

Camille — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:21:02 +0000

Woahh, it is 3:20 am. Close.

By: Radu Chelariu

Radu Chelariu — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:41:54 +0000

And that right there, ladies and gentlemen, is an epic win for sickdesigner. I got one person to go to sleep after reading my post. Wait..is that good?
Thanks a lot Anthony, I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Nighty night now!

By: Anthony Hortin

Anthony Hortin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:39:47 +0000

I lmfao at that last sentence. I’m reading this at 2:30am. Great article and some really interesting points. I guess I should try a little harder to get some more sleep each night. I’d write more but I gotta get to bed. Night!