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== Difficulty ==

== Difficulty ==

Adapting to this schedule requires a stable adaptation to a core only base schedule first and a flexing adaptation to said schedule later, both of which can take a long time and include many chances of failure. As such, despite the relatively high total sleep, Camayl is considered to be a Hard schedule..  

Adapting to this schedule requires a stable adaptation to a core only base schedule first and a flexing adaptation to said schedule later, both of which can take a long time and include many chances of failure. As such, despite the relatively high total sleep, Camayl is considered to be a Hard schedule..

== Lifestyle considerations ==

== Lifestyle considerations ==

Because of the long duration of the core sleeps, it is more difficult to fit them into daytime hours compared to schedules with short naps in the day. The schedule would work best for '''self-employed, work-at-home occupations''' and those who want to try out something other than [[Biphasic]], Everyman and Uberman. Consistently long extended wake gaps would hinder the adaptation to the overall flexibility, at which point a slightly flexible QC0 with small changes in sleep times and no varying number of cores from day to day or other schedules would make for better choices.  

Because of the long duration of the core sleeps, it can be rather difficult to fit into daily schedules. Camayl would work best for those who have near total control of their own time, such as those who are self-employed. For those with fixed working hours, the schedule may be undesirable, as the flexibility can be lost over time if not regularly used. In that case, a slightly flexible QC0 or Triphasic with slightly variable timings may be more suitable.

With all the downsides, the schedule can still greatly benefit [[Sleep mutants|mutant sleepers]] who exercise a lot or have a much higher amount of SWS than REM sleep, as these sleepers will need fewer cores each day while achieving a high level of flexibility in scheduling. Most importantly, core sleeps are known to support the [[wikipedia:Glymphatic_system|glymphatic system]] (clearing brain toxins) much better than [[Nap only|nap-only schedules]].

When travelling to different time zones or undergoing [[Daylight savings time|DST]] transitions, Camayl may be easier to maintain as the all core durations are equal. As with all other schedules, it is also necessary to schedule sleeps around meals and physical activities to ensure their quality. However, with its relatively high total sleep in the variant with four cores, Camayl provides buffer for increased SWS requirement during physical recovery from exercise. [[File:Unnamed.png|alt=|thumb|Camayl on emergency day]]

In emergency situations where some daytime events prevent a core from being taken, after adapted to the schedule it is possible to utilize short naps (10-15m) to temporarily patch up the long wake gap and provide some alertness to stall for the next core. The reason only short naps (< 20m) are picked is that longer naps may lead to REM/SWS wakes as part of adapted/repartitioned cores. The goal of the nap is just to provide some light sleep for wakefulness while also giving a refreshing wake. Skipping the nap and staying awake is also an option, but be mindful of the long wake gap that can lead to excessive drowsiness during waking hours. In the following day, an extra core is added, which averages out to be 4 cores per day still. Alternatively, extending a core to 3h is viable if it’s challenging to schedule 5 cores.  

In emergency situations where some daytime events prevent a core from being taken, after adapted to the schedule it is possible to utilize '''short naps (10-15m)''' to temporarily patch up the long wake gap and provide some alertness to stall for the next core. The reason only short naps (< 20m) are picked is that longer naps may lead to REM/SWS wakes as part of adapted/repartitioned cores. The goal of the nap is just to provide some light sleep for wakefulness while also giving a refreshing wake. Skipping the nap and staying awake is also an option, but be mindful of the long wake gap that can lead to excessive drowsiness during waking hours. In the following day, an extra core is added, which averages out to be 4 cores per day still. Alternatively, '''extending a core to 3h is viable''' if it’s challenging to schedule 5 cores.  

Despite the promising flexibility and freedom to sleep whenever tired, Camayl is still considered a less ideal flexible schedule than Sevamayl and Ducamayl because of the flexing adaptation and overall more difficult adaptation to adapt to a base schedule with multiple core sleeps. As part of the long-term sustainability aspect, the midday cores make it more difficult to schedule except in some cultures (e.g, Spain with siesta) or very specific occupations. The sleep reduction amount offered is also more limited than an Everyman and Dual Core schedule. It takes many weeks of consistency and persistence to adapt (up to 4 months including the transition from a strict base schedule). While more resilient than a regular QC0 and Triphasic schedule, it also suffers from the same breakdowns - sleeping in excess due to sickness, stress, injuries and participating in many social events with extended wake periods can trigger [[wikipedia:Sleep_deprivation|sleep deprivation]] symptoms from [[4-Stages Adaptation Model#Stage 3|Stage 3]] which takes many days to bounce back, or a complete destabilization of the schedule. Flexing cores willy-nilly and not applying the dark period properly may also result in suboptimal sleep and inability to reach a full adaptation.  

Despite the promising flexibility and freedom to sleep whenever tired, Camayl is still considered a less ideal flexible schedule than Sevamayl and Ducamayl because of the flexing adaptation and overall more difficult adaptation to adapt to a base schedule with multiple core sleeps. As part of the long-term sustainability aspect, the midday cores make it more difficult to schedule except in some cultures (e.g, Spain with siesta) or very specific occupations. The sleep reduction amount offered is also more limited than an Everyman and Dual Core schedule. It takes many weeks of consistency and persistence to adapt (up to 4 months including the transition from a strict base schedule). While more resilient than a regular QC0 and Triphasic schedule, it also suffers from the same breakdowns - sleeping in excess due to sickness, stress, injuries and participating in many social events with extended wake periods can trigger [[wikipedia:Sleep_deprivation|sleep deprivation]] symptoms from [[4-Stages Adaptation Model#Stage 3|Stage 3]] which takes many days to bounce back, or a complete destabilization of the schedule. Flexing cores willy-nilly and not applying the dark period properly may also result in suboptimal sleep and inability to reach a full adaptation.