Man hasn't slept in 33 years

Jean · Feb 18, 2006

I can't imagine not ever sleeping--I look forward to my snooze time!

Vietnam man handles three decades without sleep

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As songbirds awaken the early risers at dawn on the farm, one resident is already up; in fact, he never slept not once in the past 33 years.

Sixty-four-year-old Thai Ngoc, known as Hai Ngoc, said he could not sleep at night after getting a fever in 1973, and has counted infinite numbers of sheep during more than 11,700 consecutive sleepless nights.

http://www.thanhniennews.com/features/?catid=10&newsid=12673

Floh · Feb 18, 2006

Not only can i not imagine not sleeping, i'm afraid i simply do not believe this story.

in fact, i'm willing to stick my neck out and say it is entirely and unreservedly impossible for a human being or an animal to not sleep for 33 years.

i would like to suggest he takes some kind of 'cap naps', perhaps not even closing his eyes during these naps.

otherwise, i'm stumped. :waitasec:

CyberLaw · Feb 18, 2006

There is no way, no way in heck that I am going to "believe" this story.

It is "medically" impossible.........

Rats will die after 14 days with no sleep, but in the autopsy, they cannot find a cause of death.

The "human" record is 11 days without sleep and that was by a college student in a controlled environment.

Sleep is natural and necessary.....as a restorative function and an adaptive fuction.

So I find this story highly suspect......

Jeana (DP) · Feb 20, 2006

I have the worst insomnia I've ever heard about and even I sleep about 3-4 hours a night.

bykerladi · Feb 20, 2006

This story is definately not true. A human will die without sleep.

A real story of someone dying (recently):
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-11/01/content_3714003.htm

Biological problems with lack of sleep:
http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neuro01/web3/Ledoux.html

Disease that causes lack of sleep leads to death:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_familial_insomnia
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch090/ch090c.html
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6822468?GT1=6190

Shadow205 · Feb 20, 2006

Jeana,
Have you ever tried Lunesta? Miracle drug if you ask me! Of course not everyone benefits the same but if you have not tried it, it might be worth a shot.

Jeana (DP) said:
I have the worst insomnia I've ever heard about and even I sleep about 3-4 hours a night.

Jeana (DP) · Feb 20, 2006

Shadow205 said:
Jeana,
Have you ever tried Lunesta? Miracle drug if you ask me! Of course not everyone benefits the same but if you have not tried it, it might be worth a shot.

I didn't have any luck with that. I take Ambien, which is the only reason I even sleep the few hours that I do.

mocity · Feb 20, 2006

I don't sleep well either and take Ambien. It worked great at first but I think my body has adjusted or something. I fall asleep but wake up and can't go back to sleep.

Dark Knight · Feb 20, 2006

Jeana (DP) said:
I didn't have any luck with that. I take Ambien, which is the only reason I even sleep the few hours that I do.

Try Ambien CR (controlled release.) That will keep you asleep longer.

Jeana (DP) · Feb 20, 2006

Dark Knight said:
Try Ambien CR (controlled release.) That will keep you asleep longer.

Funny you should mention that! I got my prescription for that on Jan. 31st and I just went to my doctor to get 10 days worth of the regular Ambien because it didn't work. They said when I get my refill I can ask for the regular Ambien again, but I NEED to get some sleep. That stuff didn't even make me tired at all. I think I need all the medication up front! :doh:

PrayersForMaura · Feb 20, 2006

I have been doing more than his share of sleeping for him!

I find it hard to believe, too. I wish I could get up earlier in the morning and not be so tired all the time. If it is true - which again I doubt - then I want to know his secret.

I don't want to NOT sleep, just sleep less and have more energy!

Dark Knight · Feb 20, 2006

Jeana (DP) said:
Funny you should mention that! I got my prescription for that on Jan. 31st and I just went to my doctor to get 10 days worth of the regular Ambien because it didn't work. They said when I get my refill I can ask for the regular Ambien again, but I NEED to get some sleep. That stuff didn't even make me tired at all. I think I need all the medication up front! :doh:

Native Americans used to drink their own urine when they couldn't sleep due to the melatonin content. Just a thought. :crazy:

Jules · Feb 21, 2006

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Dark Knight said:
Native Americans used to drink their own urine when they couldn't sleep due to the melatonin content. Just a thought. :crazy:

Jeana (DP) · Feb 21, 2006

Dark Knight said:
Native Americans used to drink their own urine when they couldn't sleep due to the melatonin content. Just a thought. :crazy:

Wow! Really? Let's see . . . nahhhhhhhh. I think I'll just stick to the Ambien.

CyberLaw · Feb 21, 2006

Yeah, no kidding, if I had the choice I would stick to RX's too.

I usually have the opposite problem, I get up pretty early and my mid afternon sometimes I feel I need a nap or a gallon of coffee.

But in the evening, I have a hard time staying awake just to get the things that are needed done.

I am a very, very, grumpy Cyberlaw when I am sleep deprived.........

I wish I could help those who suffer from Insomnia....really I do...

Amraann · Feb 21, 2006

Ohh that is gross!!

eve · Feb 21, 2006

Dark Knight said:
Native Americans used to drink their own urine when they couldn't sleep due to the melatonin content. Just a thought. :crazy:

Well, trapped people have done so to prevent dehydration and it saved their lives, but to sleep? Ach!

When I was in law school I had such terrible insomnia. Thank God, I got over it, it was awful. No way I believe anyone not sleeping for 33 years. :snooty: Physically impossible, I think. The guy must dose off with his eyes open at times or something.

Eve

OneLostGrl · Feb 21, 2006

Jeana (DP) said:
Funny you should mention that! I got my prescription for that on Jan. 31st and I just went to my doctor to get 10 days worth of the regular Ambien because it didn't work. They said when I get my refill I can ask for the regular Ambien again, but I NEED to get some sleep. That stuff didn't even make me tired at all. I think I need all the medication up front! :doh:

You should try Seroquel. It's an Anti-Psychotic but is also used for sleep disorders.

http://www.remedyfind.com/rem.asp?id=6005

Let me tell you.. if Seroquel doesn't put ya to sleep I don't know what will!

Dark Knight · Feb 21, 2006

Jeana (DP) said:
Wow! Really? Let's see . . . nahhhhhhhh. I think I'll just stick to the Ambien.

LOL! A guy tries to help....

What about taking a half dose of regular Ambien and a half dose of Ambien CR at the same time, so you got some of the up-front dose plus some of the time release dosage as well?

christine2448 · Feb 23, 2006

Hey Jeana....I think we hijacked this thread once we all decided that was a false story and now everyone is determined to help you get some zzzzzzzzzzzzs.

How but some alchohol? A few beers, or mixed drinks an hour before bedtime? Have you tried that.....I mean if no medicine works, heck, I'd try just about anything to get sleep if I couldn't sleep, exept the urine thing, ACK.

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