Is Boredom Linked to Increased Sleep and Dream Stimulation?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between boredom, sleep, and dream stimulation. Participants express that as they age, their desire for sleep increases, potentially due to a lack of real stimulation in waking life. They note a correlation between increased sleep and depression, suggesting that individuals may seek sleep as an escape from external pressures. Additionally, the concept of brain processing during sleep is highlighted, with some asserting that sleep can lead to better problem-solving outcomes.

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As I grow older I'm wondering if my increasing love of sleep is in inverse proportion to real waking stimulation in the brain. Although I can't recall all my dreams, the ones I remember are quite awesome. (For example just last night I was exchanging diaries with Richard Branson, quite bizarre). Could it be a case that we become bored with the current state of the mind and crave some better stimulation? I have noticed that depressed people tend to sleep more and I myself am more inclined to snooze on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
 
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Jilang said:
As I grow older I'm wondering if my increasing love of sleep is in inverse proportion to real waking stimulation in the brain. Although I can't recall all my dreams, the ones I remember are quite awesome. (For example just last night I was exchanging diaries with Richard Branson, quite bizarre). Could it be a case that we become bored with the current state of the mind and crave some better stimulation? I have noticed that depressed people tend to sleep more and I myself am more inclined to snooze on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
Same here. But i have speculation when i sleep my brain activity are decreased because it only control body autonom function not think external problems such as homework. I thought sleeping is more lovely because it cure tired brain caused by external problems
 
I am not so convinced of that. Much processing is carried out during sleep. (Hence sleeping on a problem often leads to better solutions in the morning).
 
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I am not so convinced of that. Much processing is carried out during sleep. (Hence sleeping on a problem often leads to better solutions in the morning).
Yep because brain have a limit like FUP in my opinion
 
FUP? What's that?
 
Fair usage percentage. That is an acronym i made for my brain limit
 

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