Posted by Dr. Bob on February 16, 2004, at 9:59:48
In reply to 5 days (120 hours) without sleep « Raz, posted by Dr. Bob on February 13, 2004, at 7:59:52
Re: 5 days (120 hours) without sleep
Posted by Raz on February 13, 2004, at 12:33:24
In reply to Re: 5 days (120 hours) without sleep » Raz, posted by omegon on February 12, 2004, at 21:15:45
i dont have to no but i want to... i dont wanna change my mind
so wats temporary damage to my health? it'll be over in a few week, like im really bothered. It will effect me no1 else, yes my friends will be there but i'll have no bricks nearby.
besides ur missing the whole point! im doing it to establish a record. Im doing it so i know how long i can stay awake. thats the only reason why... theres no point in telling me im gonna damage my health n i'll hallucinate cos i know this... and no1 will convince me not to go ahead. it will be benificial.--
Re: 5 days (120 hours) without sleep
Posted by john5 on February 13, 2004, at 13:20:03
In reply to 5 days (120 hours) without sleep, posted by Raz on February 10, 2004, at 20:23:24
Hi i'm a friend of Raz's and just wish to say he has the support of all his friends and family in this challenge he has set himself and we all will be taking turns to monitor him 24 hours in 6 hour long shifts. His personal safety will not be compromised as he will have at least one person with him for the duration of the 5 day stint, and there will be no hesitation to call a local doctor even just for advice if any noticeably unhealthy symptoms occur other than slight hallucination.
I personally think the challenge is a little odd though interesting to see how he copes. We will promise to keep you updated on his progress when the challenge begins in april, and we would encourage you to send positive and motivating messages of support to this site to keep him going. I'm sure he'll even personally reply to you in whatever fucked up state of mine he is in :)John.
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Re: 5 days (120 hours) without sleep
Posted by ann72 on February 13, 2004, at 14:03:18
In reply to Re: 5 days (120 hours) without sleep, posted by john5 on February 13, 2004, at 13:20:03
I just want to say that my husband stayed up for about 5 days (he was using meth though) but he ended up in the emergency room with little brain zaps. Like mini-stokes. This was a year ago and it seems his days awake caused him to have a nervous breakdown- and he thinks he will always have effects from the mini-stokes (like numbing in his fingers etc..but good luck to you on your "challange"
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Re: 5 days without sleep--Chronic Insomniac Here
Posted by Simcha on February 15, 2004, at 1:00:10
In reply to Re: 5 days (120 hours) without sleep, posted by ann72 on February 13, 2004, at 14:03:18
I've never been awake for 5 days. The longest I've ever gone is three days. This was not on purpose. I've always been an insomniac.
The thing is once I started psychotherapy in 1992 my psychologist and I figured out that I had nightmares every time I went to sleep. This began a 12 year (so far) journey to heal from childhood verbal, emotional, spiritual, mental, physical, and sexual abuse.
Three years ago (roughly) I started meds. I finally got evaluated by a psychiatrist and we found out that I've been depressed my entire life. My current diagnosis is Major Depressive Disorder with Recurrent Features. Ever since being stabilized I have realized the best sleep cycles ever.
Currently I've been prescribed Ambien for emergency situations. I take valerian, passionflower, scullcap, and chamomile occasionally. I've also had various different benzodiazepines at different times to assist my sleep. Currently I take Neurontin at night and I've been prescribed extra to take when needed to help with sleep.
Basically, it's taken meditation, medication, herbs, prayer, energy work, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, pscychotherapy, massage, and chiropractic to have somewhat normal sleep patterns.
Multi-pronged approaches have been the only help for me..... I find not being able to sleep a serious issue and I would never stay up for days for a lark...
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