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Just curious, What would happen to my body if I stayed awake for 3-4 days, only taking 45 minute naps 2 times each of those 3 days?
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I predict....You'd be tired.
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You would spontaneously implode.
'Nuff said.
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well there was a guy in the 60s I think who basically stayed awake for around 20 days for charity and the people who knew him said his personality became irrevocably changed. Sleep seems to have a big effect on mood and personality not to mention basic daily function.
Scary stuff
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Firstly, if you go too long without any sleep whatsoever, you die. Simple as that. In the circumstances you've described, if you manage to stick to it, I'd probably predict:
Obviously extreme exhaustion about two days in.
Then sudden adrenaline surge as your body attempts to counter all the chemical imbalances. This will probably be followed by a sense of dislocation, symptoms including depression, paranoia, possible nauseua and inability to focus on tasks and objects. By the end of the last day its very possible you could start to hallucinate, especially if you stay in confined circumastances. You may also do things are say things that fade from your memory entirely. In terms of your body, I'm not so sure but your immune system would definately be severly weakened, and after sleep deprivation this severe it will take a long time to get back to regular sleep patterns again. I've had trouble with insomnia in the past, so let me know how this turns out. It sounds like an interesting experiment, whereas I was normally too knackered to care. Peace out.
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