Is it true that if you stay awake continuously you will die?

Question

Can you die from lack of sleep

Answer 1

"Is it true that if you stay awake continuously you will die?"
Yes. But also you will die even if you sleep regulary. That's just the destiny of every living beeing. :)
Sorry for being ironic. Scientifically, their have been studies that proves, the sleep isn't neccessary. So we could live without sleep. But, also true, during sleep, the body and mind rest, so while sleeping, we replenish energy, and it's more effective than any other method.
Personaly, couple of times, while preparing for exams, I haven't slept for 70+ hours, and I'm still alive. Offcourse, I was like zombi, but that's another story.

Answer 2

From what I know, sleep deprivation invariably leads to... ... sleep. People can forcibly be kept awake for a long time, but in the end, when the body NEEDS sleep so much that it cannot continue to function without, it will just shut down and fall into deep sleep. Sometimes, micro-sleep is also experienced... that is, moments of sleep which last for just a few seconds and which allow the sleep-deprived person to last some more.

However, there is a very rare and untreatable syndrome known as Fatal Familial Insomnia, which causes complete sleeplessness, and ultimately death. Only 28 families in the whole world are subject to this disease, which usually shows up around the age of 50.

So the answer to your question is both a yes and no:

NO, a healthy person that goes without sleeping for a long time will not die, but just inevitably fall asleep, no matter what you do to keep him awake.

But also YES - in case of the aforementioned disease, lack of sleep CAN kill you. It just usually doesn't.

Answer 3

Yes. But you won't die, because your body and brain will not allow it, you will sleep, even if your eyes are taped open and you drink a gallon of dark roast. The mind will shut down and you will rest, as your brain requires sleep to function properly. You can push yourself only so far, then even if you don't have the sense to lie down, your body will do it for you, you will collapse. Just don't nod off behind the wheel of a car. Get some sleep.

Answer 4

You wouldn't die from a lack of sleep, but it would create other health problems such as infection, etc that could become life threatening if you don't sleep.
Also if you're tired enough, you'll eventually just pass out if you sit down for long enough.

Answer 5

Absolutely. The body requires REM sleep. (REM is short for "Rapid Eye movement" that characterizes this stage of sleep). Without REM your brain will begin to shut down, you'll experience a wide range of symptoms that may present themselves as a mental disorder (Hallucinations, etc.). before death. I believe that the longest a human has lived without sleep was 11 days.

Short term sleep deprivation isn't harmful as much as it is annoying. Staying up all night to cram for a test, etc. won't kill you, but it will have visible effects on you and your behavior for a few days. The real trouble begins after you've gone for about 7 days without sleep.

Answer 6

Their is no scientific evidence that their is,in fact scientist haven't found anything to prove it yet,that's why they make sleeping medicine to help you sleep and staying awake does not mean you will die,only tired and lazy while your awake.

Answer 7

im sure u would lack of sleep causes u to have lack of energy and headaches and many other problems. after some time u will not be able to function at all. SLEEP is good!!

Answer 8

Yes you need sleep in order to live, however your body would not allow you to die this way.

Answer 9

I CUT THE HOURS DOWN TO 4 HOURS FROM 7 BECAUSE TIME IS SHORT BECAUSE THE DEVIL KNOWS HE HAS BUT A SHORT TIME,IN THE TRUTH YOU ARE ALWAYS AWAKE ,ON LESS YOU ARE SPIRITLESS DEAD IN SPIRIT AND ARE ONLY LIVING IN THE FLESH,AFTER STAYING UP FOR THREE DAYS YOU ADEPT TO STAYING UP

Answer 10

dont worry...im sure you pass out before you die and then you sleep. you'll know if your so tired ur gonna die...but like 48 hours wont do much except make you feel like ****.