Its late I need sleep... so some facts on it.
Wow things have been supper busy as of late. Fun 13 hour days of work, public talks, NASA managers calling me at 10 PM. (Ya know someone has to save the space program jk) Editing wedding photos... getting ready for more wedding photos.
Ah and as I write this why aren't I in bed? Simple... the question was raised today... What is the longest someone has gone without sleep? So I must find this information before I head to bed.
The record:
-The record for the longest period without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes during a rocking chair marathon. The record holder reported hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision, slurred speech and memory and concentration lapses.
I'm a person who needs 8 hours asleep to be happy and most alert (probably why I can't ever remember peoples names). So why is it different people can get by with different amounts of sleep? How much do you need?
Oh and while you're not sleeping ... read some more facts...
Comments
hhhmmm thats pretty cool...I need about 4-5 hours and I am great..How much do others need hhhhmmmm thoughts of the brain..
Posted by: RobLee | March 29, 2006 02:30 PM
I need about 6 to 7 hrs of nappy time at night to function in well in the day.
=)-o22
Posted by: Otutu Uju Kamalu | March 29, 2006 04:01 PM
that is a funny photo. hehe. and some interesting facts too. i usually take 30 mins to fall asleep. so what does that mean? i get too much sleep? haha hardly!
hmm...the longest i have gone without sleep is...39 hours. ah, the good ol' days of sleep overs :)
Posted by: kat | March 29, 2006 07:48 PM
i think i function better with less sleep. i got less than 4 hours last night and i have never felt so hyper!
i become delirious with less sleep...
Posted by: kathryn | April 3, 2006 08:10 PM