According to the British health authority, the NHS, adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night.
A prolonged lack of sleep can affect mood, concentration, and perception of reality.
In severe cases, sleep deprivation can contribute to psychological symptoms.
Therefore, the NHS recommends speaking with a doctor if you experience persistent sleep problems.
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Did not sleep for eight days
In March 2021, 27-year-old Tommy Graves from Bermondsey, England, was working intensively on a fundraiser for a local organization supporting homeless people.
According to an interview published by LADbible, citing Kennedy News and Media, he did not sleep for eight days due to his work on the fundraiser.
It began with a desire to raise a modest amount of money. However, as he went without sleep, the plans expanded significantly.
According to the coverage, the goal grew to £66 million and included ideas about solving major global problems.
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His family became concerned about his behavior, and he was admitted to a psychiatric ward.
The consequences of insomnia
According to Kennedy News and Media, he experienced a manic episode with psychotic symptoms triggered by stress and sleep deprivation.
During his hospitalization, he lost his sense of what was real and believed that his life was being observed, similar to the film The Truman Show.
He was hospitalized for four weeks and received medical treatment to restore his sleep.
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Since then, according to LADbible, he has trained as a sleep coach. His story shows that sleep is not only about feeling rested but also about mental health.
Sources: LADbible, NHS, and Kennedy News and Media.
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