Can you die from not going to sleep? - GoFuckYourself.com

mal · 12-26-2004, 04:31 AM

i havent been to sleep in about 2 days. been drinking coffee every hour. can i die if i dont go to sleep for a week?

potter · 12-26-2004, 04:33 AM

No.

(but since this message is too short)

You could die from being too tired and not aware enough of your surroundings. i.e. sticking a fork in the toaster, walking out into traffic.

Manowar · 12-26-2004, 04:33 AM

Hasnt happened to me yet, and i barely sleep, so i'm guessing no

Pete · 12-26-2004, 04:34 AM

Yes you can.

sean416 · 12-26-2004, 04:35 AM

the coffee might kill ya, but that would probably take longer then 2 days, maybe 70 years. Hopefully you'll get some sleep before then. :D

Platinumpimp · 12-26-2004, 04:37 AM

It has been proven that disturbed sleeping patterns will shorten your life. So you will not die from it instantly, if you find that a relief.

jukeboxfrank · 12-26-2004, 04:38 AM

yes you sure can but it takes about 100 days without any sleep.

woj · 12-26-2004, 04:38 AM

after a while you will just pass out, and probably wake up with a huge headache...

grumpy · 12-26-2004, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mal

i havent been to sleep in about 2 days. been drinking coffee every hour. can i die if i dont go to sleep for a week?

Thats one disturbing sugnature there.
Whats so funny about someone killing himself?

OG LennyT · 12-26-2004, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpy

Thats one disturbing sugnature there.
Whats so funny about someone killing himself?

He killed himself because he couldnt sleep.

grumpy · 12-26-2004, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvd316

He killed himself because he couldnt sleep.

So.. Still pretty disturbing.

DarkJedi · 12-26-2004, 06:52 AM

http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neur...b3/Ledoux.html

One of the possible side effects of a continued lack of sleep is death. Usually this is the result of the fact that the immune system is weakened without sleep. The number of white blood cells within the body decreases, as does the activity of the remaining white blood cells. The body also decreases the amount of growth hormone produced (8). The ability of the body to metabolize sugar declines, turning sugar into fat. One study stated that people who sleep less than four hours per night are three times more likely to die within the next six years (11). Although the longest a human has remained awake was eleven days rats that are continually deprived of sleep die within two to five weeks, generally due to their severely weakened immune system (10), (11), (12).

comeplay · 12-26-2004, 11:34 PM

i think that post is wrong i think the record is more then 11 days.

comeplay · 12-26-2004, 11:38 PM

http://abc.net.au/science/sleep/facts.htm

"-The record for the longest period without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes during a rocking chair marathon. The record holder reported hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision, slurred speech and memory and concentration lapses. "

wyldblyss · 12-26-2004, 11:41 PM

Sleep deprevation was used as a means of torture. You can suffer from hallunications, vomiting...you name it. Stop drinking coffee and go take a nap. You will get more accomplished when you are rested.

GTS Mark · 12-26-2004, 11:53 PM

Don't soldiers go through crazy sleep deprivation as part of their training in boot camp? I heard stories of Navy Seals going through almost a week of no sleep in their hell week.

DH

iwantchixx · 12-27-2004, 12:06 AM

eventually your body will just shut down and you'll pass out on the spot. if you haven't taken care of yourself , IE: not eating, excessive physical activities, your heart 'could' give out though.

VeriSexy · 12-27-2004, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comeplay

http://abc.net.au/science/sleep/facts.htm

"-The record for the longest period without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes during a rocking chair marathon. The record holder reported hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision, slurred speech and memory and concentration lapses. "

OMG

I know people like Bill Gates use to work all week without sleeping and only sleep on weekends. I thought that was crazy enough.......

mrthumbs · 12-27-2004, 12:46 AM

i saw this docu on discovery about a guy who got this part of his brain damaged so he couldnt fall asleep.

lasted a couple opf months before he died but went into a coma type of state after a few weeks.

12-26-2004, 04:31 AM	#1
mal Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,899	Can you die from not going to sleep? i havent been to sleep in about 2 days. been drinking coffee every hour. can i die if i dont go to sleep for a week?

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potter Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 6,559	No. (but since this message is too short) You could die from being too tired and not aware enough of your surroundings. i.e. sticking a fork in the toaster, walking out into traffic. __________________

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Pete Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Posts: 6,617	Yes you can. __________________ Evoke Electronics

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sean416 Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,633	the coffee might kill ya, but that would probably take longer then 2 days, maybe 70 years. Hopefully you'll get some sleep before then. :D __________________ ServerProvider.com

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Platinumpimp Logos and such. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kingdom of the Netherlands Posts: 10,214	It has been proven that disturbed sleeping patterns will shorten your life. So you will not die from it instantly, if you find that a relief. __________________ I design logo's.

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Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	Hasnt happened to me yet, and i barely sleep, so i'm guessing no

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jukeboxfrank Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: www.jenniferworthington.com Posts: 1,207	yes you sure can but it takes about 100 days without any sleep. __________________ ICQ= 231-182-592

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DarkJedi No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: GFY Posts: 28,300	http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neur...b3/Ledoux.html One of the possible side effects of a continued lack of sleep is death. Usually this is the result of the fact that the immune system is weakened without sleep. The number of white blood cells within the body decreases, as does the activity of the remaining white blood cells. The body also decreases the amount of growth hormone produced (8). The ability of the body to metabolize sugar declines, turning sugar into fat. One study stated that people who sleep less than four hours per night are three times more likely to die within the next six years (11). Although the longest a human has remained awake was eleven days rats that are continually deprived of sleep die within two to five weeks, generally due to their severely weakened immune system (10), (11), (12).

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comeplay Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greater Washington DC Posts: 1,435	i think that post is wrong i think the record is more then 11 days. __________________ Top virtual hosts for under 10$? www.hostmylife.com \| icq 50663030

12-26-2004, 11:38 PM	#14
comeplay Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greater Washington DC Posts: 1,435	http://abc.net.au/science/sleep/facts.htm "-The record for the longest period without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes during a rocking chair marathon. The record holder reported hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision, slurred speech and memory and concentration lapses. " __________________ Top virtual hosts for under 10$? www.hostmylife.com \| icq 50663030

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wyldblyss Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Buck Starts Here Posts: 5,779	Sleep deprevation was used as a means of torture. You can suffer from hallunications, vomiting...you name it. Stop drinking coffee and go take a nap. You will get more accomplished when you are rested.

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GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	Don't soldiers go through crazy sleep deprivation as part of their training in boot camp? I heard stories of Navy Seals going through almost a week of no sleep in their hell week. DH

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iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	eventually your body will just shut down and you'll pass out on the spot. if you haven't taken care of yourself , IE: not eating, excessive physical activities, your heart 'could' give out though.

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mrthumbs salad tossing sig guy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mrthumbs*gmail.com Posts: 11,702	i saw this docu on discovery about a guy who got this part of his brain damaged so he couldnt fall asleep. lasted a couple opf months before he died but went into a coma type of state after a few weeks.