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Posted by Raz on February 18, 2004, at 21:36:18
HELLO
in april im going to stay awake for 5 days without sleep or at least attempt to!
I know the symptoms i will have including hallucinations and delusions.. But im that stong headed that i simply have to do this challenge.. i feel my life will not be complete otherwise..
Please let me know ur thoughts......
Posted by pegasus on February 19, 2004, at 12:01:01
In reply to STAYING AWAKE, posted by Raz on February 18, 2004, at 21:36:18
OK, listen up Raz. I know you think this is cool, and you're excited about it. That's fine. But I think most of the babble posters have made it clear that they don't really think it's such a great idea. Sleep deprivation is something that a lot of us don't find amusing. We've suffered because of it in the past. And we've heard about it being damaging, or been damaged by it ourselves. We don't generally support activities that are potentially damaging to yourself, if they're avoidable.
So, go ahead and do this if you'd like. I hope it brings you whatever good things you're expecting. And I hope that you have a lot of support when you do this. But, please don't repeat this post here anymore.
If other babblers diagree, please let me know. I feel like I'm probably speaking for others here, but I only know that this is how *I* feel.
- p
Posted by Tootercat on February 19, 2004, at 12:10:02
In reply to Raz, we've already been through this » Raz, posted by pegasus on February 19, 2004, at 12:01:01
Pegasus thanks for speaking up. Having been sleep deprived for most of November and December because of a life change I don't find it amusing or impressive for someone to do this on a whim. I have heard of people going on Vision Quests with a group of people but that is with a spiritual purpose in mind and it is supervised.
Tooter
Posted by Angielala on February 19, 2004, at 12:46:41
In reply to STAYING AWAKE, posted by Raz on February 18, 2004, at 21:36:18
Being an insomniac most of my life, I can tell you that sleep deprivation is horrible. You think it'll be 5 days? You're body is going to punish you for a lot longer.
We at Babble want people to strive for health. What's motivating this stunt? I have a feeling it's for some attention... are you in need of a friend? There are LOTS of people here to talk to... you just open up and we'll be there :)
> HELLO
> in april im going to stay awake for 5 days without sleep or at least attempt to!
> I know the symptoms i will have including hallucinations and delusions.. But im that stong headed that i simply have to do this challenge.. i feel my life will not be complete otherwise..
> Please let me know ur thoughts......
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