Jet Lag

[indysteel]

In coming back from Utah recently and Portland last fall, I had far less trouble with jet lag once I got home than while I was out there. In Portland, Brian and I fell asleep as early as 7 pm some nights and woke up at the crack of dawn, but coming home wasn't so bad. I think I may have had trouble falling asleep the first night back, but beyond that, it wasn't a big deal. Of course, YMMV. It's sometimes hard to tell the difference between jet lag and being tired from a busy trip.

If it were me, I'd go to bed relatively early tonight and get up at, say, 5 or 6 a.m. Don't nap on the plane if you can help it. Don't be surprised if you're not overly tired when you get home--since your body will still be on Pacific time. Take a sleep aid if you must. Try to get up at your normal time, but don't be too concerned if you body just needs an extra hour or so.

On the first full day back, try to get plenty of daylight and a bit of exercise. Hopefully, you'll fall asleep and stay asleep without too much difficulty.

[Blueberry]

I always have an easier time coming back east than going out west. Of course, I can usually (until lately) sleep anywhere, anytime. It's the LONG day going west that gets me.

I'd probably get up early-ish local time, but not at 3AM.

[badger]

I usually stick to whatever time zone I'm in. I always take melatonin with me, though, and it really helps. And my travels are usually from west coast of N. America to Europe.