Is Boredom Linked to Increased Sleep and Dream Stimulation?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between increasing sleep and brain stimulation as individuals age. Participants express a belief that a growing desire for sleep may correlate with a decrease in mental stimulation during waking hours. Notably, dreams are highlighted as a source of enjoyment, with some recalling vivid experiences. There is a mention of a potential connection between sleep patterns and depression, as well as the idea that sleep serves as a respite for the brain from external stressors. The conversation also touches on the brain's processing capabilities during sleep, suggesting that sleep can lead to improved problem-solving. One participant introduces the concept of a "Fair Usage Percentage" (FUP) to describe perceived limits on cognitive capacity, indicating a personal threshold for mental activity. Overall, the thread explores how aging, mental stimulation, and sleep are interconnected.
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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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