Sleep Deprivation

[H1erophant]

So, I'm going on my third night with no sleep. I've been binging pretty hard on a particular RC which I would not like to mention the name of if I can help it. I am hardly tired and would have to go to sleep some time soon in order to get a decent nights sleep before I would have to get up and do what I have to do tomorrow. This particular chemical is leaving me pretty clear headed and I have made it through the majority of this week doing what I have to do and being intoxicated on this particular substance. The problem is that within the past few hours I will occasionally catch things that, I know have no reason to be moving, moving and I am also catching a few things moving on the edge of my vision, nothing big and somewhat enjoyable. No signs of paranoia or any other symptoms of psychosis, yet. I have already decided to stay up the rest of tonight and into tomorrow to do what I gotta do. I guess what I'm looking for is what symptoms(can) develop as sleep deprivation progresses into the next day.
Thank you very much in advance for your replies.

 

[nolys]

You would probably be better posting in bdd or something and mentioning the drug your taking (nobody here knows you lol)
I would suggest getting some good quality bud and after your finished doing what you have to do tomorow, don't reach for the rc, pack a bong, wait 30 mins, pack another, wait an hour pack another, then stick the tv to the shopping channel and drift off to sleep. Give it a try.
Or if u can get diezepam go for that option

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

How about sobering up and letting your body get some much needed sleep? You're not going to be functioning to the best of your ability without it, so why prolong the inevitable crash?

I really don't know what your asking.. As for symptoms of sleep deprivation, you seem to be well versed already (paranoia, blurred vision, extreme fatigue, lack of concentration).

I only hope you won't be driving any kind of vehicle in this state. It doesn't matter if you don't FEEL negatively affected, believe me if you injure someone whilst under the influence of sleep deprivation you will regret it for the rest of your life.

Honestly, all I can say is sober up and get some sleep.

 

[H1erophant]

I would if I could, but what I have been binging on is stimulating even after the other effects wear off. I have a bunch of melatonin but even if I ate 50mg or so I probably would not feel tired until about 2am. I've got to be up and out the door by 7am. Chances of me waking up for what I gotta do tomorrow(after taking that much melatonin and on top of it being sleep deprived) are slim to none.
I appreciate your concerns as I myself know that this is no good for me physically or mentally.
As for driving, I would never put other people or myself in danger like that, I have rides both to and from where I'm going.
I don't have to be at my best tomorrow and I certainly won't look it, lmao. I just have to be there, no truely demanding physical or mental work to be done.
As for what I'm asking, I guess I'm looking for any information as to what to expect, what symptoms might show up. Like, I have already begun hallucinating slightly as I described in my above post, but will it get worse? Is it possible I will see things that are not there? I can deal with paranoia, but is psychosis a possibility? ect ect

 

[woamotive]

Could it get worse? Definitely. Sleeping for a small amount of time will be better than not sleeping at all - seriously. When is the last time you dosed on your rc? I know you clearly don't want to hear it, but just try to rest. If you are dead set against it for reasons set in your mind... stay hydrated, try to eat something nourising and just sleep as soon as you can. Things definitely won't get better as time passes, if you do not sleep. Only the opposite, which I personally would be dreading and honestly a bit nervous about.

 

[H1erophant]

Yea, I figured it was a spiral down with the only way back up being getting some well needed rest. The thing is I got just enough doses to take me to morning before I have to go in and this stuff is pretty stimulating even after it's other effects wear off, so I figured I'd just ride out that last high from approx 630am to when I get done at 2pm then I could come home and sleep the weekend away if need be. That WAS the plan I had going on in my mind.
Now I'm thinking you two wonderful ladies got it right. My eyes look like I'm back on heroin(dark red bags underneath eyes) and that's not the signal I want to be putting out. My body is beginning to ache and although nothing else seems to be going wrong mentally I am undoubtedly beginning to hallucinate(which by itself is actually kind of enjoyable) and I did a quick web search and psychosis and memory lapses might be part of my near future if I keep this up. I can't be losing control tomorrow as I will be around a large group of people and I really don't want to end up in a locked mental ward.
And so I've decided to try and get some sleep. The last time I dosed was an hour before I started this thread. Just dosed 50mg of melatonin before I began writing this reply.
Before I lay down though, you brought up a good point woamotive, I have hardly eaten anything in the past three days and I would like to get something down though it may be tough as the initial few doses made my jaw move nonestop and it's still very sore. Any suggestions on common foods that are easy to get down and nutritious? For the record I have been hydrating like a champ the whole time.
Also my pupils are now dilated which is not something that this RC has been doing so far. Any idea if this is common with sleep deprivation when one begins to hallucinate?
I will keep you guys posted if I am not able to fall asleep.
Thank you all again for the help, it is much appreciated.

 

[L2R]

hallucinations are hallucinations. by us suggesting things you might notice, you will begin to actively look for them, making them more likely. just relax and don't worry.


your appointment tomorrow must be damned important if you are so willing to harm yourself for it.

 

[woamotive]

I don't really know about food.recommendations. Hmm.. when I am going through opiate wds.and have trouble.eating (at all, lack of hunger and lack of ability to keep anything inside my body) I eat bread (healthy bread) or toast if I can (something simple on it), an small apple or MAYBE a banana (though those can make ya feel 'slippery' inside... hah), Or make a smoothie with fruit, maybe protein powder if you have ig, or a tiny bit of peanut butter. OR you can take a multivitamin if you absolutely cannot eat...even some almonds (raw/natural). Avoid shit that can dehydrate you (high sodium). Anything at this point will be beneficial. Carrots can be delicious-I bet it's because they make you feel more hydrated and they're 'clean' feeling- when your body is starving. *Just reach for what your body tells you (not something like ice cream, though... avoid super sugary shit, too).

 

[H1erophant]

@L2R
Thank you for your response and concerns. Honestly I was in a great mindset for this whole binge and nothing has happened to change that yet. The hallucinations at present are pretty enjoyable, but as time goes by I would think that they might increase in intensity or they might be a warning sign that psychosis might be close at hand. Neither of these prospects scare me and only cause me minimal anxiety because this experience at this level is completely new to me, usually when I would begin to notice any sort of hallucination I would get sleep as soon as possible so I don't know what the next stage of progression is like or how long I have until it kicks in.
It's important in that I want to make every effort to be there if I can help it, and from the way I see it if any damage has been done here it most likely has been done already. For the past three days/nights I've been dosing ~250mg butylone about 4 times per every 24 hour period. We will see how it goes not tomorrow but the day after when I have been off the stuff for about a day and have gotten a good nights sleep.

@woamotive
I think protein is probably going to be one of the more important things for me to get into my body along with vitamins and starting tomorrow 5htp supplements. For now I just grabbed a bowl of mashed potatoes(no worries, didn't add salt). I am able to keep foods down, but I have absolutely no appetite to speak of. On top of that during the first day and a half of this binge my jaw was geeking out of control, biting things and moving constantly, sometimes moving in ways I didn't know I could move it, needless to say my jaw/mouth is beat up and sore. It was a literally painful and tough to choke those mashed potatoes down. Carbs, something I haven't eaten any of in the past three days, hopefully it was a good choice. Thank you so much for your response and concerns, I truly appreciate it.

Now it's time for a lay down to try and get some sleep for later today. If I am unable to fall asleep by 6am est (it's3:24am here now) then I will come back and let you all know how it's going and I will likely redose for the energy to make it through the day. Thanks again everyone.

 

[L2R]

good luck.

nice avatar btw.

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

OK OP I'm going to close this - I don't think we need a blow-by-blow account of your sleep deprived state.

I hope you get through your binge relatively unscathed and THINK about the consequences for repeating the behaviour in future. Responsible drug-use involves giving your body time to recover afterwards and not letting it negatively impact your life. I hope you can adopt these practices for your own sake.