An 80-year-old man from Vietnam claims he has not slept for over 60 years, leaving doctors puzzled and searching for answers.
The phenomenon of sleeplessness has been studied for years, with various sleep disorders affecting many people worldwide.
In a remarkable case that has caught the attention of many, an 80-year-old man from Vietnam claims he has not slept for more than 60 years.
Thai Ngoc, who lives in a small village, has baffled doctors and researchers alike with his extraordinary condition.
Ngoc’s situation is unique because he has not experienced any typical symptoms of long-term sleep deprivation.
He does not suffer from extreme fatigue or psychological issues.
Elderly man stuns doctors after claiming he hasn’t slept for over 60 years
The story of his sleepless life began during the Vietnam War, a time filled with chaos and uncertainty.
In 1962, amid the struggles of war, Ngoc suddenly stopped sleeping.
Initially, he was able to rest, but one day, he simply found himself unable to close his eyes.
Since then, he has remained awake, leading a life that many find hard to comprehend.
Ngoc’s situation has prompted curiosity and concern, as he has sought medical help to understand why he cannot sleep.
Ngoc’s wife initially worried about his inability to sleep, but over the years, it became a normal part of their life together.
She has never seen him in a deep sleep, which is unusual for most couples.
Despite visiting hospitals and consulting doctors, no one has been able to provide a clear explanation for his condition.
The man depended on rice wine to sleep for a brief period
Interestingly, on rare occasions, Ngoc can manage to sleep for a brief period.
He has found that drinking enough rice wine helps him relax enough to drift off for an hour or two.
However, these moments are few and far between, as he typically lies down hoping for rest, but his eyes rarely shut.
Instead of succumbing to fatigue, Ngoc keeps himself busy, often working or making rice wine during the long hours he remains awake.
Despite not sleeping, Ngoc claims he does not feel tired like most people.
He attributes his bursts of energy to drinking green tea and rice wine.
This unique lifestyle allows him to remain productive, but he admits that he often wishes he could experience the comfort of sleep like others do.
YouTuber Drew Binsky supposed Ngoc’s condition could be linked to PTSD
In an interview with YouTuber Drew Binsky, who traveled from Arizona to meet Ngoc, the elderly man expressed his confusion and desire for help.
Ngoc made an appeal to the world, hoping someone might have insights into his condition.
Binsky stayed up all night with him to verify the claims, finding Ngoc’s story both intriguing and heartbreaking.
“Whatever the case is, I traveled 2 days from Arizona to a small village in South Vietnam to track him down, stay up all night with him, and see if it was actually true that he doesn’t sleep,” Binsky explained.
Binsky speculated that Ngoc’s sleeplessness might be linked to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from his experiences during the war.
However, Ngoc has not confirmed any specific traumatic events that would have led to his condition.
Ngoc is the only person known to have gone without sleep for such an extended period.