BBTB2 t1_jbm5c96 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 12:53 AM

Are there any known irregular sleeping patterns that appear to have no negative impacts on health i.e. awake for 48 hours straight then sleeping for 14-16 hours? Asking for a friend…

SnoozeMD t1_jbmnevi wrote on March 10, 2023 at 3:13 AM

Hi, /u/BBTB2! Your friend certainly has an interesting sleep pattern! Our ability to carry out higher (executive) functions is impaired by lack of sleep. The longer we are awake, the bigger our “balloon of sleepiness” gets. At a certain point, the balloon overcomes our drive to remain awake…and we sleep.

In broad strokes, it appears that being awake for 17 hours is similar to having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05%; at 24 hours, it’s similar to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10%. Depending on your location, drivers who are intoxicated with alcohol are considered legally impaired anywhere from 0.05%-0.08%. Please do share this with your friend.

Sincerely,

/u/SnoozeMD’s friend

BBTB2 t1_jbmy93g wrote on March 10, 2023 at 4:48 AM

Thanks! I would share with my friend but he's currently sleeping.

SnoozeMD t1_jbp2x3a wrote on March 10, 2023 at 5:12 PM

I should have seen that coming.

BBTB2 t1_jbqpgtj wrote on March 10, 2023 at 11:42 PM

Well that’s because you’ve been up over 17 hours and are suffering blurred vision

Bowser7717 t1_jbqorvf wrote on March 10, 2023 at 11:37 PM

Meth, sounds like meth or mania