Trouble Sleeping?

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Re: Trouble Sleeping?

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Goddamit this is exactly whatnot talking about :mad:
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Re: Trouble Sleeping?

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I do not think this is that abnormal. For me, it happens with any type of game I play. And it happens mostly when I'm excited about the game in question. This works both ways, and it's also there when I'm frustrated about it. I will replay the match in my head, and try to spot out my mistakes if I can. I think it's very normal to be excited by something you are interested in.

In your case though, if you are having THIS hard a time sleeping, I would say you probably should not be playing the game before/around your bedtime.
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Re: Trouble Sleeping?

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Yeah, I dunno what you be talking about. Your lucky if Go is the thing that keeps you awake. I'd much rather be thinking too much about that then some other things.
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Re: Trouble Sleeping?

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OMG yes! I find myself thinking of new moves and strategies, different extensions and reductions, or I just imagine a L&D situation playing out.

Usually, it just means I log onto KGS again at 3 a.m. or so. :D
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Re: Trouble Sleeping?

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Years ago, I used to play go a lot in the evening. I would keep playing, and ended up not sleeping enough regularly. I gave up. I never play after dinner any more (except in some rare cases for a KGS tournament). I am fortunate that I work at home, and can play during the day, though, which most people can't...
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