Is it possible for someone to not sleep ?

Question

I was at someones profile and the first line read 'I don't sleep..' Is this possible ?

Answer 1

Perhaps they meant...they don't sleep "Much"? Like perhaps their awake more than they sleep?
When I was younger, I could stay up for 3-4 days at a time. Now that I am older...1-2 days is my limit as I seem to see things that are just simply NOT THERE! LOL
My sis however can go 3-4 days still. UGH!
Lemme see if I can find something on the subject 4 ya...
AHHH! Here we go...hope this helps.

Sleep Deprivation Effects
The consequences of sleep deprivation include physical effects, mental impairment, and mental health complications. Inadequate rest impairs our ability to think, to handle stress, to maintain a healthy immune system, and to moderate our emotions. Total sleep deprivation is fatal: lab rats denied the chance to rest die within two to three weeks.

Mental Functioning
Without adequate rest, the brain's ability to function quickly deteriorates. The brain works harder to counteract sleep deprivation effects, but operates less effectively: concentration levels drop, and memory becomes impaired. Speech becomes slurred and fragmented, and mental reaction time slows.

The brain's ability to problem solve is greatly impaired: decision-making abilities are compromised, and the brain falls into rigid thought patterns that make it difficult to generate new problem-solving ideas. Insufficient rest can also cause people to have hallucinations.

Sleep Deprivation Effects and ADHD
Sleeping problems exacerbate ADHD symptoms in many children. Indeed, symptoms such as irritability, impulse control and concentration difficulties are shared by both ADHD and insomnia. A sudden worsening of ADHD symptoms may indicate a problem with sleeping patterns.

Mental Health: Stress, Anxiety, and Mood
Without sufficient rest, emotional mood deteriorates. People become irritable and short-tempered, both with themselves and others. Loss of emotional control is possible, leading to emotional outbursts and even violence.
Stress and anxiety levels both rise as a result of sleepiness, which often begins a vicious circle. Insomnia and fatigue leads to stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety are leading causes of insomnia. Left unchecked, this cycle can result in full-blown anxiety disorders and depression.

Physical Responses
Insomnia makes it difficult to focus the eyes properly, or to perform fine motor functions as effectively as when well rested. Muscle strength and endurance drops, in part due to lowered glucose metabolism. Appetite tends to increase with insufficient rest, leading to weight gain for some people.

The Immune System and Sleeping Habits
Adequate rest and a properly functioning immune system are closely related. Sleep deprivation appears to compromise the immune system by altering the blood levels of specialized immune cells and important proteins called cytokines, resulting in a greater than normal chance of infections.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
If you're getting sufficient rest, but are sleepy and tired on a regular basis, you may be suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Excessive tiredness and sore muscles that cannot be directly attributed to a specific condition characterize chronic fatigue syndrome. It has been suggested that CFS may be the result of a viral infection, but a definite cause has yet to be found.

I think this may be a lil more info than what you were looking for & if so...SORRIE. LOL
Bottom line is that I think they meant again...they just don't sleep MUCH? :)

Answer 2

NO !! it's not possible, and it's just a metaphor. People use it when they think they don't get enough sleep.