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72-hour recovery
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The post-rave recovery system

Recover faster. Protect your Monday.

One page, both sides. Print it, fold it, keep it in your bag. The four phases below are the whole 72-hour protocol condensed to the moves that matter. Work them in order.

Lever 01
Sleep
Lever 02
Hydration
Lever 03
Food
Lever 04
Nervous system
01Damage control

During the festival

□  Sip water steadily. Don't panic-chug between sets.

□  Electrolytes in half your water. Sodium first.

□  Eat real food at least once. Carbs + protein.

□  Alcohol? Alternate with water. Earplugs in sets.

□  Protect a sleep window. Plan your exit.

02Triage · 0–24h

Just got home

□  Somewhere calm and safe. Lower the stimulation.

□  Rehydrate with electrolytes, not plain water.

□  Eat something simple: toast, rice, banana, soup.

□  Cool, dark room. Melatonin small, if using.

□  Don't train. Don't panic-stack supplements.

03Stabilize · 24–48h

The day after

□  Daylight within an hour of waking.

□  Real meals: protein, carbs, vegetables.

□  Keep hydrating. Walk 20–30 min outside.

□  Caffeine in the morning only. Keep it low.

□  Emotional flatness is normal. Don't spiral.

04Normalize · 48–72h

Almost human

□  Three full meals. This is rebuilding.

□  Reset sleep timing. Normal bedtime tonight.

□  Light movement if you feel ready.

□  Assess honestly: energy, mood, sleep trending up?

□  Still badly off at hour 72? See a provider.

Recovery starts before the last set, not on the drive home. Think ahead, not after.

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Monday recovery cheat sheet

Morning

· Sunlight within 30 min of waking

· Water + electrolytes before coffee

· Real breakfast: eggs, toast, oats

· One coffee, morning only

· Shower. It resets your state

Midday

· Real lunch: carbs, protein, veg

· 20-minute walk outside

· Water only after morning coffee

· Keep the schedule light

Evening

· Real dinner, not just snacking

· Dim lights + screens after 8pm

· Bed at a reasonable hour

· Melatonin 30–60 min before sleep

Helps Hurts
SleepCool, dark, quiet. Consistent times. Melatonin as a cue.Scrolling in bed. Alcohol as a sleep aid. HydrationElectrolytes + sodium. Steady sips all day.Plain water only. One big chug, done. Caffeine1–2 cups before noon, then water.Quad espressos all afternoon. Energy drinks. MovementWalk 20–30 min. Light stretching.Heavy lifting or HIIT on day 1–2.
Seek emergency help immediately

Chest pain or pressure · trouble breathing · overheating that won't come down · severe confusion · can't keep fluids down · seizures · agitation out of control. Asking for help is what rave veterans do — trust the feeling and reach out.

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