Sleep Deprivation: A Walking Zombie’s Tale

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This discussion centers on the effects of sleep deprivation, particularly the experience of a user who managed only 2 hours of sleep over 48 hours. The user expresses feelings of being a "walking zombie" and shares a cautionary tale about the consequences of procrastination, specifically starting statistical homework at 1 a.m. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by medical interns, who often work extensive hours without adequate rest, emphasizing the critical nature of sleep for cognitive function and decision-making.

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I got 2 hours of sleep in the last 48 hours. I’m such an idiot. Now I am a walking zombie. :cry: I think I will go and buy a big coffee from star bucks now........shudder. Its weird though, I am yawning but I don’t really feel all that tired. It comes and goes. Sometimes I feel no effects of sleep deprivation. I really don’t think I was designed for more than 6 hours of sleep a day. I am afraid if I fall asleep now I won't wake up. Then I will miss class and I can't turn in my stat homework which kept me up because I started it at 1 a.m today lol. My advice, don't start your stat homework at 1 am when its due the next day.
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
I got 2 hours of sleep in the last 48 hours. I’m such an idiot. Now I am a walking zombie. :cry: I think I will go and buy a big coffee from star bucks now........shudder. Its weird though, I am yawning but I don’t really feel all that tired. It comes and goes. Sometimes I feel no effects of sleep deprivation. I really don’t think I was designed for more than 6 hours of sleep a day. I am afraid if I fall asleep now I won't wake up. Then I will miss class and I can't turn in my stat homework which kept me up because I started it at 1 a.m today lol. My advice, don't start your stat homework at 1 am when its due the next day.

My advice : don't do Medicine. It's no joke, as a Houseman/intern, you'll be working 40 hours at a stretch with no sleep at all, repeating that feat 3 times a week, all the while making critical decisions that affect the lives and deaths of your patients.
 
cyrusabdollahi said:
My advice, don't start your stat homework at 1 am when its due the next day.

Good job there Cyrus. Might want to check your integration one more time before turning in that homework.
 

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