Don’t binge eat after. Been there myself many times... As for the 'dire consequences' of a lack of sleep, as a medical layman I say to you: don't worry about it excessively. … after a few years you graduate with a degree in medicine. Although you should avoid going longer than 3-4 days without sleep, you can safely stay up for a few days as long as you plan to get full nights of sleep for 1-2 days afterwards. Scott Kelley, a 10-year Army veteran, knows about sleep deprivation. No big deal. I don't know what to do. Seriously, though, welcome to the world of quite a few professions during their university years. Lasted about 3-4 weeks. So I actually have recent experience with this. sleep effects the chemistry of the body so a dramatic shift in sleep pattern will produce the effect you describe. At this point the muscle fatigue is really bad to the point that even sitting up is just... heavy. I'm miserable. I once stayed up for four days in grad school to finish some projects. Lots of coffee, loud music, brisk walks, and utter desperation. I like the answers you received and just have one question. Some people said I looked like death others just did a double take stare like they saw a zombie. For the first 17-18 hours, you don't really feel much except a little routine tiredness. Does your doctor have you on any type of steroid medication? I feel your pain..! It got harder and harder to stay awake, By day three I started hallucinating. Science says this is actually a good thing to do occasionally. I slept but only about 15-20 minutes a day of real sleep. Also you will be hungry. I'm not really anxious or stressed. With multiple deployments under his belt, Kelley has had many instances of … TLDR: Not a whole heck of a lot that you can tell. I haven't slept in about 48 hours. I havent slept in 4-5 days, and by that I don't mean poor sleep, I mean I have NOT slept at all for 4 days. I've tried laying down and going to sleep, but its like trying to go to bed when you're totally wide awake. I have been taking Melatonin or Lorazepam and neither seems to work for me. Exercise will also help you sleep better at night. X Research source With a little bit of preparation and a regular schedule, you'll be able to stay awake and push through to the end. I've layed in bed for hours. This may give you a clue as to the reason for your insomnia: * New supplements, medications, foods, beverages? After the first night, I couldn’t sleep. Is this still a problem ?! I remember one time I had to take steroids for a week. I tried switching on the TV, hoping I'd get sleepy and just doze off. If you have been able to sleep well before, the first thing to do is to figure out what may recently have changed. I'm tired, but I just cannot get to sleep. My body is ready for bed, but my brain is not. And those changes should help you survive the day. 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