What If You Stopped SLEEPING
Transcript
00:00Oh, little kitty, it seems like you didn't sleep the whole night.
00:07Kitty don't sleep.
00:09Goodness me, you should not do that at all.
00:13But why?
00:15Good question.
00:18Hey friends, it's okay to go to bed late once in a while.
00:24Good question.
00:26Hey friends, it's okay to go to bed late once in a while.
00:30But have you ever wondered what will happen if we quit sleeping forever and ever?
00:36Well, don't you worry if you haven't yet.
00:39Because in today's episode, we will find the answer to this eye-popping question.
00:46What if you stop sleeping?
00:49Zoom in!
00:52We all know that just like eating and drinking, sleeping is also necessary for our survival.
00:59Yes, it not only gives your body rest, but also recharges your brain for the next day.
01:07But what if someone is put in a situation where they can't have some shut-eye?
01:14Well, in that case, merely after the first 6 hours, you might start to feel tired and cranky due to excessive production of a hormone called cortisol.
01:27However, after 24 hours of a sleepless night, something opposite will happen.
01:34Yes, instead of feeling tired, you will have a sudden burst of energy due to the release of a feel-good chemical called dopamine.
01:44Because of this, the world will start to look pleasant and you will feel extra motivated and animated.
01:53But once the exhaustion sets in, it begins to go downhill from there on.
02:01Yes, after 36 hours of sleep deprivation, your memory will begin to weaken, making you forget things.
02:10And even your reaction time will decrease while your brain struggles to save energy for your day-to-day function.
02:18And if you decide to push the limits of your sleepless spree and manage to stay awake for the next 48 hours,
02:28from there on, things will take a turn for the worse as your body will start to shut down many vital physical functions.
02:38Yes, you will begin to feel extremely fatigued as your body won't be able to metabolize glucose properly.
02:47And even your immune system will stop functioning, making you prone to sickness.
02:54And on the third day, or after 72 hours of sleeplessness,
03:00due to the lack of essential chemicals and nutrients in your overstimulated brain,
03:06horror will begin to strike and you will start to hallucinate,
03:11meaning you may see and hear things that aren't actually real, like unusual sounds and visions.
03:20Not only that, but you may also start losing track of time and forget basic things like your name or how to eat, read or play.
03:31And if someone decides to cross all the limits, studies have shown that 14 days without sleep could be fatal.
03:42So friends, make sure to go to bed on time to stay healthy, wealthy and fine.
03:51So here we go friends, now that you know what lack of sleep could do to you,
03:56and if you want to know the benefits of sleep, do watch our video, Why Do We Sleep?
04:03The link is in the description below.
04:07TRIVIA TIME!
04:09Did you know, a 17-year-old student, Randy Gardner, managed to stay awake for 264 hours straight, which is equal to 11 days?
04:22Yes, he did this to beat the world record for staying awake, which at that time was held by a DJ in Honolulu,
04:29who managed 264 hours, or just under 11 days.
04:36Gosh! Please do not try this at home.
04:41Hope you learnt something new in today's episode.
04:44Until next time, it's me Dr. Binox, Zooming out!
04:54Ah, never mind.