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With so much information, polyphasic sleep can be confusing. This page is to guide you through the material and get started with polyphasic sleep.

With so much information, polyphasic sleep can be confusing. This page is to guide you through the material and get started with polyphasic sleep.

==Communities== <!--T:2-->

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The easiest way to learn abut polyphasic sleep and get advice about starting is by asking in the [http://reddit.com/r/polyphasic subreddit] or [https://discord.gg/8KDevVj74C Discord chat].

The easiest way to learn abut polyphasic sleep and get advice about starting is by asking in the [http://reddit.com/r/polyphasic subreddit] or [https://discord.gg/8KDevVj74C Discord chat].

==Choosing a schedule== <!--T:4-->

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First, read through the [[Special:MyLanguage/Scheduling overview|Scheduling overview]] page, and then pick a schedule that you can fit in to your work/study schedule and read more on the schedule page. Be sure to fully consider things such as scheduling [[Special:MyLanguage/consistency|consistency]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/dark period|dark period]]. Also, make sure you have enough time to stay adapted after the potentially grueling adaptation; according to community experience, at least one month is needed to adapt to most schedules.

First, read through the [[Special:MyLanguage/Scheduling overview|Scheduling overview]] page, and then pick a schedule that you can fit in to your work/study schedule and read more on the schedule page. Be sure to fully consider things such as scheduling [[Special:MyLanguage/consistency|consistency]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/dark period|dark period]]. Also, make sure you have enough time to stay adapted after the potentially grueling adaptation; according to community experience, at least one month is needed to adapt to most schedules.

== Preparation == <!--T:6-->

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* Write down reasons why you want you want to do polyphasic sleep. Remind yourself about it when you lose motivation. A polyphasic adaptation can be one of the most difficult things you have done by this point, and having a motivational reminder would be very helpful.

* Write down reasons why you want you want to do polyphasic sleep. Remind yourself about it when you lose motivation. A polyphasic adaptation can be one of the most difficult things you have done by this point, and having a motivational reminder would be very helpful.

* Read up further about polyphasic sleep on this wiki. Ask on the subreddit or Discord if you have any questions.

* Read up further about polyphasic sleep on this wiki. Ask on the subreddit or Discord if you have any questions.

== Starting == <!--T:9-->

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There are several ways to start your adaptation. In most cases, the recommended way is starting [[Special:MyLanguage/cold turkey|cold turkey]], where you simply start sleeping according to the schedule right from the start. At first, it is expected that you might not be able to fall asleep for all sleeps. Over time, the situation should resolve, as you reaches later [[Special:MyLanguage/4-Stages Adaptation Model|stages]] of your adaptation. The tiredness and difficulty waking up from sleep is also expected to worsen significantly, so make sure you are prepared for that.

There are several ways to start your adaptation. In most cases, the recommended way is starting [[Special:MyLanguage/cold turkey|cold turkey]], where you simply start sleeping according to the schedule right from the start. At first, it is expected that you might not be able to fall asleep for all sleeps. Over time, the situation should resolve, as you reaches later [[Special:MyLanguage/4-Stages Adaptation Model|stages]] of your adaptation. The tiredness and difficulty waking up from sleep is also expected to worsen significantly, so make sure you are prepared for that.

== Tracking your progress == <!--T:11-->

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