Sleep Deprivation Experiment; 72 Hours

817_091_278 · 11-08-2016, 03:19 AM

So... I thought it would be fun to do an experiment in which I will see how my body reacts to being awake for 72 hours without any sleep; and I will list the effects of how I am feeling every 24 hours (possibly every 12th if I find it to be significant enough to warrant an update) to what is happening and how I am feeling. As of right now, I have stayed awake for precisely 24 hours, how I am feeling shall be provided below. Note that, the longest I've stayed awake was approximately 38 hours when I was gaming Fallout 4 (boy was that fun!). So, I am not at all prepared to go into staying awake for 72 hours.

Also, I've done my research on the risks of doing this; and please note that, I do not have a weak heart (or any diseases) that might have warranted attacks or anything of that nature. I am absolutely positive that I'm not going to face any life-threatening problems or issues during my journey into madness and depression... Well then, that was dark! I'll try to keep the energy positive, even though that may prove incredibly difficult!

I'd say that it might be of some importance to what my body properties are; I'm 130 pounds, mid-twenties male individual with a healthy heart, and a moderately healthy life-style (I exercise, and eat somewhat in a healthy manner), around two meters in height. I presume that information shall be enough to give you an idea of how I look.

UPDATE #1; 24 HOURS
I feel mildly tired. However, nothing that would prevent me from functioning, I'd still be able to work as I don't necessarily feel any mental fog or distraction - which is rather surprising. Otherwise, my eyes are very red, and there are bag(s) under my eyes, and it's definitely black; it is very easy to see that I am deprived of my sleep - or some people will probably assume I'm a drug addict, I don't know, both of them would be fairly sound conclusions in my opinion. I feel very physically tired however; my hands feel very heavy, I actually feel slightly euphoric in my arm muscles, and some in my legs. I do know the science behind this; it is because loads of dopamine is being released into my brain after being awake of 24 hours, and this will continue on as time goes by... Though, it is nothing compared to the euphoria that a drug produces, of course.

I have been up plenty of times for 24 hours before, however, this has been quite different; I have never experienced some slight euphoria with sleep deprivation before, so this was quite the experience - however, otherwise, the general tiredness (physically and somewhat mentally) is not new at all. Although, I have noticed that, every new time I stay awake for an extended amount of time, the tiredness always become slightly greater and more difficult to manage whilst keeping a tight grip of my sanity (as I'm sure I'll lose that soon enough!).

So, in conclusion, nothing of any high importance has occurred yet. I'm just waiting, and waiting.... I will once again update this thread in 24 hours!

UPDATE #2; 48 HOURS
So... This has been difficult. So, I kind of snorted a little bit of cocaine to get me awake and refreshed again. Though, I will comment on what happened before that... It was awful. I was barely able to do very basic math; like, 7 + 21 took me a few minutes to figure out... You might have noticed my grammar and spelling is awful, that's because it's incredibly difficult to write properly when so tired. Otherwise, nothing of any importance has happened; no hallucinations, delusions, etc., yet!

I FAILED

Well... I reached 65 hours, but I simply don't even remember what happened. All I know is that I woke up 18 hours later, with an extremely painful body, and very sad; I am never doing this again! Sorry guys, but I'm a failure. This was way too difficult. I might have hallucinated, but I don't know... I literally cannot remember what happened. The reason I just crashed might have been because I was doing cocaine, but then again, I'm not very sure.

817_091_278 · 11-08-2016, 03:42 AM

Yes... I am aware this isn't a very bright idea, however, it isn't dangerous for me specifically. I'm just very curious on how I will respond; will I hallucinate, go insane, or even remember anything that happened? It's quite fascinating, and I'd suggest some of you others on this forum (if you have the free time and no heart problems or diseases, go ahead and try it out yourself if you are capable; as this is going to b extremely difficult!)?

Losi · 11-08-2016, 04:45 AM

I'm wondering how hungry you feel. Are you eating more than usual since you're awake for more hours of the day?

d0ntjump · 11-08-2016, 05:42 AM

I'm rooting for you @817_091_278 --> I think it's great to experiment with your body/mind. You never know when this experience might benefit you. You should record yourself as well. That way you can reflect on the footage of your insanity or whatever. I'll be following your thread. Good luck!

pvnk · 11-08-2016, 06:10 AM

I've hallucinated before from not getting enough sleep. Hopefully you get the same exciting experience as I did.

Dismas · 11-08-2016, 06:22 AM

I stayed up 72 hours a couple times when I was younger. I actually started to hear things (not in a pleasant way), so I wouldn't recommend it.

Skullmeat · 11-08-2016, 06:37 AM

(11-08-2016, 06:22 AM)Oni Wrote: I stayed up 72 hours a couple times when I was younger. I actually started to hear things (not in a pleasant way), so I wouldn't recommend it.

I have insomnia from time to time, and would see shadow people in corners of my eyes. Not fun at all.

d0ntjump · 11-08-2016, 06:53 AM

(11-08-2016, 06:37 AM)Skullmeat Wrote:
(11-08-2016, 06:22 AM)Oni Wrote: I stayed up 72 hours a couple times when I was younger. I actually started to hear things (not in a pleasant way), so I wouldn't recommend it.

I have insomnia from time to time, and would see shadow people in corners of my eyes. Not fun at all.

I see shadow people without being deprived of sleep...

Despised · 11-08-2016, 11:26 AM

2 meters and only 130 pounds? Oh well.

817_091_278 · 11-08-2016, 04:03 PM

(11-08-2016, 05:42 AM)d0ntjump Wrote: I'm rooting for you @817_091_278 --> I think it's great to experiment with your body/mind. You never know when this experience might benefit you. You should record yourself as well. That way you can reflect on the footage of your insanity or whatever. I'll be following your thread. Good luck!

Thanks. I'm very interested to see what happens, though, I do have an idea (hallucinations) from reading what the other users have said...

(11-08-2016, 11:26 AM)Abaddon Wrote: 2 meters and only 130 pounds? Oh well.

It's not an exact measurement, really. I'm just assuming; though, I am very slender.

(11-08-2016, 04:45 AM)Losi Wrote: I'm wondering how hungry you feel. Are you eating more than usual since you're awake for more hours of the day?

My appetite has actually been reduced. I've barely eaten since I begun... Which odd as people say I'd want to eat more.

(11-08-2016, 06:10 AM)pvnk Wrote: I've hallucinated before from not getting enough sleep. Hopefully you get the same exciting experience as I did.

Well, it's not my aim to hallucinate. As I have drugs for that. Though, you never know what might happen.

(11-08-2016, 06:37 AM)Skullmeat Wrote:
(11-08-2016, 06:22 AM)Oni Wrote: I stayed up 72 hours a couple times when I was younger. I actually started to hear things (not in a pleasant way), so I wouldn't recommend it.

I have insomnia from time to time, and would see shadow people in corners of my eyes. Not fun at all.

I had pretty bad insomnia when I was a teenager, it fucking destroyed my life for months. I feel bad for you that you just get it from time-to-time.