Karanjeet Singh Karanjeet Singh Asked 4 months ago

What is the world record for no sleep?

My friends and I were having a discussion about how long someone can stay awake. We started wondering about extreme cases. What is the actual world record for no sleep?

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Rahul Das Rahul Das Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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World record for no sleep? Honestly, I feel like I'm breaking that record every single week with my work deadlines and kid's demands. But jokes aside, I think it's around 11 days. Sounds like a nightmare, literally. Don't try this at home, people!

Kavya Reddy Kavya Reddy Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I had complications once when I pushed myself too hard. The official record for intentional sleep deprivation is around 264 hours, or 11 days, by Randy Gardner. But let me tell you, it's extremely dangerous and led to severe cognitive and psychological effects. Please, never try anything like that. Sleep is vital for health.

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Lakshmi Devi Lakshmi Devi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Arre baba, no sleep? That sounds very bad. How can a person live without sleep? I heard someone tried for many days, but it is not good for health. Our body needs rest. Please sleep well, it is important.

Prakash Singh Prakash Singh Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Haan, I think it's about 11 days, na? Randy Gardner ka naam suna hai. But yaar, that's crazy dangerous! Body shut down ho jayegi. Sleep is so important, apna dhyan rakho, don't even think about such records.

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Gaurav Joshi Gaurav Joshi Joined May 2026 4 months ago

For someone managing diabetes like me, good sleep is non-negotiable for stable blood sugar. The longest recorded time without sleep is around 11 days, but it's incredibly harmful and can severely impact health, including blood sugar regulation. Please prioritize sleep over any such 'records'.

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