What's the longest time you haven't slept?

July 11, 2008 12:32pm CST
It's my fourth night now... I'm finally done with my project, so now I will go to sleep! :P
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@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
13 Jul 08
I can understand that sometimes you have to stay awake many nights in order to get stuff done,and the longest I have every stayed awake at one time was fourty eight hours and then I sleep for twenty four hours straight without waking up,which I think it kind of scared my parents,even though I could probably have stayed awake longer if I had tried,but now that I am getting older,it is harder to stay awake for long periods of time without falling asleep,and now me and fiance usually stay up twelve hours,and then I sleep twelve hours.
15 Jul 08
That's right.. Although I think I'm getting really old.. I get easily tired these days. I don't think I'd want to do that again... :)
16 Jul 08
Thanks. I am a nocturnal creature myself. I am simply more "creative" at night I reckon. lol Have a nice week! :)
• United States
15 Jul 08
I know what you mean,I feel like I am getting really old too,because for some reason I keep getting easily tired,I believe it is because I have heard that people who stay up all night age faster than those who sleep at night,which kind of sucks if you ask me,and I do still like to try to stay up as long as I can because it is fun lol,have a great day,good luck in your life,and Happy Posting.
@greysfreak (1384)
• United States
14 Jul 08
I'd have to say back in the day, when I was maybe 15-17 I would sometimes stay up for like 3-4 days in a row regularly, maybe 5.. but I can't really remember. When I finally slept I think I usually was out for a good 20+ hours at a time! These days I can't really do that anymore, I get too wiped out. I think now the most I could stay up if I was really trying is 1.5-2 days. I'm still a major insomniac, but I get worn out easier now, and that's odd, because it's not like I'm that *old* LOL I'm only 25. I sometimes wonder if my years spent regularly not sleeping for days at a time might have messed me up. Who knows. LOL
15 Jul 08
Messed up is actually possible... I'm usually clumsier and more forgetful whenever I'm not getting enough sleep -- plus the mood swings! lol Thanks for sharing :)
@cream97 (29085)
• United States
11 Jul 08
It may could be my a week for me..
12 Jul 08
sheessh... I'm too old! I can't last that long anymore! lol :-D
@chej18 (915)
• United States
11 Jul 08
I tried didnt sleep for 47 hours becouse of my job before.i been so busy doing things but after 46 hours of being awake i cant think anymore.And my body is shaking..hahaha.. so i sit on the chair and didnt mean to sleep yet but i fall asleep while sitting..Hahahaha..But right now i can mange not to sleep for 2 days w/out shaking and being sick.I got problem w/ sleeping..I sleep so slightly.Have a nice day.. Greetings from Che!
12 Jul 08
I know what you mean. I'm a bit restless myself. :) Thanks for sharing. :)
@toogle (344)
• India
11 Jul 08
my longest time without sleep is 50 hrs. you broke my record 4 days that's really great. But you must take some rest. working so continues will defiantly have some negative effects on your body. Go head and sleep. Sweet Dreams
12 Jul 08
Thanks.. I just did that right after I posted this thread! lol
@amrishkj (297)
• India
12 Jul 08
I once did the GM's diet plan for a day. At the end of the first day I slept more than 12 hours and woke up very tired the next day.
12 Jul 08
hmmm.. dunno about the GM diet plan but any diet is good for me too I reckon... but I probably ought to manage my time more carefully lest I get sick. Thanks for sharing :)
@setroc (853)
• Philippines
11 Jul 08
2 days, thats the longest ive gone without sleep, sleep tight, enjoy
11 Jul 08
nitenite! :)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
Five days... I was doing a project for the VAN HEUSEN FASHION SHOW last year that i needed to finish the videos/graphics and other things before the said event. it took me 5 days cause of the delayed in giving me the materials. So I end up not sleeping for 5 days. Until i finished everything. I wasn't able to attend the fashion show cause i almost fainted. I just sent someone to bring the materials. But the outcome was great. I was praised for a job well done. It helped also that i have insomnia.