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== Adaptation==

== Adaptation==

As adaptation progresses, difficult wakes may occur, especially in the nighttime core sleeps around the SWS peak, but also in the morning around REM peak. Theoretically, the adaptation first starts with SWS getting into all core sleeps, and [[wikipedia:Rapid_eye_movement_sleep|REM]] deprivation ensues. As REM pressure builds up, both SWS and REM will be repartitioned into each core sleep, and finally an equilibrium is reached when waking up from all core sleeps is refreshing and energy level throughout the day becomes stable. A core near or at sunrise hours will contain predominantly REM, while a core around SWS peak hours will heavily favor SWS. With this feature, QC0 also possesses the characteristics of [[Dual core|Dual Core sleep]].  

As adaptation progresses, difficult wakes may occur, especially in the nighttime core sleeps around the SWS peak, but also in the morning around REM peak. Theoretically, the adaptation first starts with SWS getting into all core sleeps, and [[wikipedia:Rapid_eye_movement_sleep|REM]] deprivation ensues. As REM pressure builds up, both SWS and REM will be repartitioned into each core sleep, and finally an equilibrium is reached when waking up from all core sleeps is refreshing and energy level throughout the day becomes stable. A core near or at sunrise hours will contain predominantly REM, while a core around SWS peak hours will heavily favor SWS. As such, QC0 also possesses the characteristics of [[Dual core|Dual Core sleep]], and may be easier for those who are naturally [[Segmented]] sleepers.

 

After adapting to QC0, one can proceed to transition to [[CAMAYL]], which is a highly flexible schedule with the ability to sleep in short cores around the day.

==Difficulty==

==Difficulty==

Despite it appearing to be an easier version of Triphasic with an extra core, many reported significant difficulty falling asleep in some sleep blocks when adaptation first begins. As time goes by, it then becomes increasingly difficult to wake up from the cores. This may be due to the distribution of sleep blocks, which keeps [[Sleep Pressure|homeostatic pressure]] relatively low.  

Despite it appearing to be an easier version of Triphasic with an extra core, many reported significant difficulty falling asleep in some sleep blocks when adaptation first begins. As time goes by, it then becomes increasingly difficult to wake up from the cores. This may be due to the distribution of sleep blocks, which keeps [[Sleep Pressure|homeostatic pressure]] relatively low.  

After lying awake for more than about 20-30 minutes, one should wake up and wait for the next core sleep rather than continue trying to fall asleep. Failure to fall asleep relatively soon will result in mid-cycle wakes, which makes adaptation to QC0 very challenging, in a different way from most other schedules. Beginners should particularly avoid this schedule, as experienced polyphasic sleepers tend to fall asleep more easily. '''[[Meditation]] methods''' as a way to relax and aid the body in preparation for sleep are recommended at an early adaptation stage for this schedule.

After lying awake for more than about 20 to 30 minutes, one should wake up and wait for the next core sleep rather than continue trying to fall asleep. Failure to fall asleep relatively soon will result in mid-cycle wakes, which makes adaptation to QC0 very challenging, in a different way from most other schedules. Beginners should particularly avoid this schedule, as experienced polyphasic sleepers tend to fall asleep more easily. [[Meditation]] can also be used as a way to faciliate sleep onset.

==Lifestyle consideration==

==Lifestyle consideration==

Lifestyle-wise, QC0 only benefits work-from-home occupations and individuals with higher sleep requirements than average (at least 8.5h and up to 9.5h monophasic) to have adequate sleep pressure to fall asleep in all 4 cores. With 4 core sleeps, however, it can '''support physical activities''' to some extent (assuming normal SWS requirements and some increase due to exercising). Eventually, though, QC0 is still considered a subpar choice to '''''Triphasic-extended''''', which is more beginner-friendly and sees plentiful success; it also faces stiff usage competition from other more popular multi-core schedules (Dual Core and Tri Core) in general. The strongest reason one would adapt to this schedule first would be to transition to [[CAMAYL]] to gain a lot of flexibility in scheduling core sleeps and assist in a more hectic, changing lifestyle.

QC0 is most suitable for those who have near total control of their own time, such as those who work from home. Individuals with higher sleep requirements may find it easier to have adequate sleep pressure to fall asleep in all 4 cores. With the relatively high total sleep, it also allows intense physical exercise.

==Variants==

==Variants==

[[File:QC0 Alternate.png|thumb|QC0 Variant in Dymaxion style|alt=]]

[[File:QC0 Alternate.png|thumb|QC0 Variant in Dymaxion style|alt=]]

It is also possible to schedule QC0 equidistantly, which resembles a [[Dymaxion]] structure with core sleeps. This may facilitate falling asleep as the wake gap between each core is increased to 4h30m rather than being much closer together at night. However, even this distribution so far has reported no success.  

It is also possible to schedule QC0 equidistantly, which resembles [[Dymaxion]], but with cores instead of naps. This may facilitate falling asleep, as the sleeps are evenly spead, rather than being packed at night. However, this distribution has no known successes so far.  

== References ==

== References ==

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