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I sometimes go a whole night without sleep when I'm nervous about something important. I function much better on no sleep than on less than 5 hours of sleep (fo
by Ambroos 10y ago
I sometimes go a whole night without sleep when I'm nervous about something important. I function much better on no sleep than on less than 5 hours of sleep (for one night only that is).
What I've noticed is that without sleep, some of my abilities are stronger, but everything memory-related is much weaker. I notice everything extremely fast, think quickly and react much faster than normally. My focus is pretty crazy. But, I can't remember some things I know, and detailed memories of that day after a sleepless night are usually gone by the next day. I think it might be some sort of survival mode.
- sandworm101 10y agoSounds like a stressed prey animal dropping higher brain functions (memory, long-term planning) in favor of the more reactive minute-to-minute instincts needed to avoid being spotted and eaten by lions. I mean lions literally because four-legged things with the big teeth were a driving force of our evolution for millions of years. Those instincts/traits are very much with us today.
- posterboy 10y agoLiterally? Where do you live that lions would be a problem?! I'm joking, and sure there might be a trade off between higher and more basic brain functions, but I suppose those only really work for a short while, after which either will be impeded by exhaustion. Edit: what's the word for that state of mind, maybe frenzy?
- sandworm101 10y agoYes. Cougars (mountain lions) are a thing where i live. Also bear, black and brown. It is an extreemly rare event for anyone to be harmed, but i do run into bear regularly in the summer.
- posterboy 10y agowhy wouldn't you build a fortification like a house to keep the beasts at bay?
- sandworm101 10y agoOn garbage days you are much more likely to confront a bear around, even inside, your house than by randomly coming across one in the woods. I'm thinking about this because last week was "bear awareness day" in my area. Posters are up to remind people that they are coming out of hibernation.
- posterboy 10y agoMaybe after too little sleep at least you notice you feel bad, whereas without any sleep you don't even notice anymore. If your memory doesn't function right it's no surprise that your temporal perception inherently relying on memory would be impeded. Since the hormonal system is rather complex, enthusiasm can be a byproduct of trying to stay awake. Likewise, the sport mentioned in the OP is at least as likely to cause happiness, not to say that I doubt the headline altogether.