Mom's used to tell me: Take after when you're sleep deprived and you could die. Truth or Hogwash?

Question

So yeah. I finally am going to ask the big question: Is that bit up there true? My mom always told me not to take a bath when I'm tired or haven't gotten any sleep. She said you could die from that. I was thinking it's because of the way you're brain cells are tried and then a sudden gush of cold water on your head could trigger very dangerous results.

So what do you guys think?

So yeah. I finally am going to ask the big question: Is that bit up there true? My mom always told me not to take a bath when I'm tired or haven't gotten any sleep. She said you could die from that. I was thinking it's because of the way you're brain cells are tried and then a sudden gush of cold water on your head could trigger very dangerous results.

So what do you guys think?

I'm a Filipino btw, so this bit would sound like one of those "folk lore" health beliefs but she once mentioned someone died from it. Who knows? She could be telling the truth. I don't take a bath when I haven't gotten any sleep at all.

Death is a big risk mind you. >.>

Answer 1

interesting...maybe there is truth to it.
especially when you get old.

i have heard that rising too fast in the morning
is also a shock to the body too.

if it works for you and it would make mom proud, i would stay with it...

Answer 2

sorry but no. It's not true. How could it be!!! No parent in the world would be able to take a bath!

Answer 3

the only way you could die is because you could drown,no other reason as a bath could wake you up if you are tired

Answer 4

Baths are relaxing.

Sleep deficit + bath = sleep.

Sleep + bath = drown.

Drown = bad.

:x

Answer 5

I never heard of that. I wonder how many will answer your question with this: Maybe she was talking about falling asleep and drowning.

Answer 6

Gee, nothing better than being sleepy AND stinky...