Does staying awake for 87 hour straight have any adverse health consequences?

Question

I just worked 3 nr 24 hour shifts in a row and 1 day shift and my body finally gave up the ghost after 87 hours awake. Is it dangerous to the body to put yourself though this

INCONGRU
Lol yeah I feel a bit brain dead after it, only thinking and moving at half pace

JAMAND
Yes I recognise that lot. Funny though I didn't get irritable at all. fall of in motor skills was clear though and memory loss

CHADDERS
Agreed but there must come a point when the mind just switches off and shuts down the body. Happened to me sitting at the table at 11 last night. just passed out

ANY LONG TERM EFFECTS ?

LITTLE ONE
God i know I feel asleep at the wheel on the motorway doing 100kmh and went 200 metres abefore I snapped out of it, kept it straight though, but it scared the shite out of me. Not doing this again, too much to live for !!!!

should read fell asleep, told you my typing has gone pear shaped too

should read fell asleep, told you my typing has gone pear shaped too

ELLIE
Hmmmm
Can that happen again ?

NICK C
No not really, I have been suprisingly mellow with everyone. I like everyone, hate fights and will only have one if provoked to the limit or someone needs my help.

Answer 1

There are many dangers relating to sleep deprivation. All have been listed already. You should take note of the advice you have received. You have to consider you are also a danger to other people. If you are to blame for someones death or injury due to your sleep deprivation that would be classed as negligence on your part and you will have to pay for that. We need sleep to repair the damage done to our bodies in the waking hours. If you don't sleep then the repair team don't come out to repair and within a few days you are on a very fast downward spiral.
Look into my eyes, soon you will fall asleep, let your mind and body relax, your eyes are closing, Let Them.

Answer 2

It's not adviseable to be awake this long. Could you not take a nap in your break times? Shutting your eyes & letting your body rest for even 15 minutes would help.

Answer 3

yes it is dangerous your body can shut down though lack of sleep and over work ,the the body tells the brain you are over working, so the brain starts to shut down, in the end the brain shuts down as well and thats it for you , you are dead

Answer 4

It's a fact that you can last longer without eating than you can from sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is one of the most effective torture techniques known to man.

Answer 5

i once stayed awake 4 like 5 days by just playin my ps2 at night time on san andreas it keeps u awake 4 ages

Answer 6

Dosn't seem to bother Polish Lorry drivers

Answer 7

it affects ur health
keep doing it and very soon ur insurance willl come in handy

u will be the 1st 1 to know what all happens
and in advance i may inform u
only sleep helps

Answer 8

There's a reason why sleep depravation is a form of torture and is outlawed by the Geneva Convention. Think about it...

Answer 9

Be careful...I was knackered the other day, so less alert than normal, fell down stairs and dislocated my arm.

Answer 10

Just a little bit??

After a certain period of time (about 24hrs) you should have started to feel drained.....then the possibility of hallucinations....lack of judgement and depth perception.....irrational thinking.....Do I need to go on.........