This story was such an adventure! And so much fun to shoot! But I want to know your honest thoughts after watching... Do you think he really hasn't slept since 1962? Or do you think he sleeps on occasion? Would love to hear from you in the comments here!
This is definitely severe insomnia caused by PTSD, unfortunately it's not that uncommon actually. He likely experiences 'micro-sleep' quite often (this lasts only several seconds to minutes typically), he said he is able to sleep for about 2 hours if he drinks enough alcohol to stop thinking, that confirms that it's directly PTSD related. He likely developed a fear of sleeping/being unconscious during the war. I personally have experienced a full week of no sleep several times because of my own PTSD, the only reason I was unable to sleep was fear, any time I'd get close to sleeping even the smallest sound, movement or thought would have my heart jumping out of my chest, for that reason I started preferring to keep myself busy at night. The fear that's keeping you awake with this kind of PTSD is either the night terrors experienced when sleeping or the fear of a repeat of your traumatic experience. In my case it was mostly fear of someone coming into my home to commit violence on me as that is what happened to me. I still am an insomniac, though I've had some improvement, I feel really bad for this man because I know how exhausting and uncomfortable it is to sleep this little for extended periods of time. In reality this man probably knows exactly why he can't sleep but it's too painful to confront head on himself, so he copes through addictions and distractions, it is typical severe PTSD.
Man has three houses, where nature is his front and backyard, has a wife that cooks fresh killer dishes daily, he drinks, smokes, super chill, super productive. This man is not only super human, he's rich in more ways than one.
@@chazlon5061 What are you even saying? Are you implying that drinking and smoking makes you poor? Read my comment again. The man is productive, he makes money and has property, and his wife and family is happy. Drinking and smoking is his enjoyment what's wrong with that? Now it's when you drink and smoke or engage in any other vices that inhibits your productivity as a human, and your bad habit consumes you, then that's when it's an issue. About 80% of millionaires that I know personally either smokes, drinks, or both.
@@chazlon5061 What? They have nothing to do with living a good life. A few of people in deed have been lived not bad with them but it doesn't mean both of them really contribute and conduce to a good life.
he has 3 properties, old as shit, can still drink daily just fine and looks like he has a good grip on reality. im sure he has traumas, but i think he's living a pretty fulfilling life minus the sleep
I think he is a very happy person always smiling he just wants to live with his wife in that small house and he was so happy when Drew and his friend came to him u could see it he was very excited to tell them
I second the "damn that's true" ....and add -based off when he started not sleeping he would be at least 130 years old .... that was a super rough calculation
I know i'm a year late but this was beautiful in so many ways. The humanity in this the welcoming to the home, the bonding, culture, the respect and pure connection was such a pleasant thing to see.
A 106-year-old lady was asked, "Haven't doctors throughout your life warned you about cigarettes?" She said, "Some of them have but all of them are dead now."
Doesn’t make smoking any less dangerous. I’ve heard of people living to be in thier 100’s while smoking or drinking, and I’ve heard of previously perfectly healthy young people get cancer and die. You never know what will happen in life, so it’s a gamble to do it, and I can see why. But to each their own, I used to smoke cigarettes and I still vape and smoke weed lmao
At that age.. who cares about health...iust live ur life till the end its suffocating when almost everythin u want to eat/drink are ban and the thing recommended for u are expensive medication... jst prepare coffin already😂
“Can you believe it took me 3 total days of travel time to find him?” Actually, I’d say finding a man based on a name and picture in flooded Vietnam while starting from Arizona is borderline miraculous 😂… 3 days is super fast.
que apreciable es tu tacto (y amor) hacia los demás...y la inteligencia con la que tratas tus temas, a los demás y que le pones a las preguntas que haces para invitar a que encuentre una posible solución. No dormir es un calvario. Terminas viviendo en una especia de movimiento automático, como en un sueño despierto en el que impera una irritabilidad y una desesperación latente.
There are sleep clinics in Switzerland, so it´s strange no one has offered to treat him there-I mean,the way videos go viral...Maybe he does not want to, precisely because of what you say @Kephasis
@user-cj2pz3qw6ri feel similar, but it’s not like he really doesn’t sleep. it’s a lie- not something he can’t control. i think it is a bit different in this case, but they should’ve at least asked before filming him (i do want to add that of course it’s possible he isn’t exactly lying, but maybe something is being mistranslated)
My heart broke when he said he wanted to sleep, lay down on the bed for a little bit and just sat up and smiled. I pray that somehow the doctors finally come up with a way to help him, because you can just tell, even after everything during the war he went through, he's still able to genuinely smile and let complete strangers into his home and feed them.
Yes, I do think the war made this elderly man, suffer from PTSD. The fear of sleeping and be killed, the mind is always rushing for cover. You are so kind, Drew. Thanks for sharing this video.
@@ricky8545 I agree. He's already addicted to alcohol and cigs so adding a prescription wouldn't be a huge deal. I would just be worried about him mixing booze and tranqs. Good way to off yourself unintentionally.
@@StrangeScaryNewEnglandXanax has a way of lessening the craving for alcohol, he would probably drink less. think about on an average day this is how much he drinks. If he wants to get drunk it’s probably twice that amount, he should be pretty immune to the feeling. To be honest though why give him synthetic drugs over rice wine that he is happy making and drinking with no complaints
The video super awesome, mates 😮 Thanks so much for having me in this adventure, so proud of be a part of this. Really missing you guys already. Just let me know when you guys have a chance back to Vietnam, mates. 💪💪💪 See you!
You truly are such a kind person to be willing and able to connect with people how you do. I fear this lovely man suffers from severe insomnia and PTSD but seems to be trying to adapt any way he can. What a gift for you to spend time together in his world
This man survived a time where he had to be up for survival, a time when you feared closing your eyes because of the thought of what might happen if you do. Truly a warrior for going so long without no sleep, I wish him good health both mentally and physically. God bless.
I don't think the war plays any part in his sleep problem, it was a long time ago, assuming he is 80 years old and even fought in the war, he offered no proof he served in the army and no evidence was presented to establish his age. His sons look remarkably young for a guy 80. How old are they, no older then 22-27? Look at the age of his wife. It doesn't add up for a couple that old to have such young children. It's much more likely his sleep problem is caused by the constant amount of sugar he's consuming in the rice wine (reinforced by the fact he barely eats) that is over-stimulating his brain. Add to that he's clearly a chronic alcoholic, drinking 50-70% proof rice wine like its water all day long. Alcohol is extremely toxic to the organs, and has almost certainly damaged his brain and liver at this level of consumption over an extended period. He clearly has a very very high tolerance to alcohol if he can drink 1 litre of this stuff and be fine. That would be enough to put the average person out of action for several days, and in some cases might even be a lethal blood level of alcohol, depending on the amount of alcohol in his home-made rice wine, which could be higher than 70% proof. German alcohol made from potatoes is typically 70-90% proof, much stronger than vodka or whisky. Even drinking a bottle of whisky or vodka a day for years would severely damage your liver, brain and other organs. He's been slowly poisoning himself over a long period. It's more a miracle that he's even alive, and in such good shape, ad not severely ill or even dead,. Remarkable he's able to get by with the occasional nap and just laying down to rest, and still able to function and do work every day, even despite this level of alcohol poisoning on his body. I'd love to see some MRI scans of his liver and brain to see how extensive the alcoholism damage is by doing blood works on him to measure his blood sugar level and assess his liver function. It does raise some interesting scientific inquiry into what's different about Asian cultures, and factors like healthier diets, low-stress lifestyles, compared to the West, which reduces the risk of diseases and promotes healthier old ages in their countries compared to ours.
@@paullangton-rogers2390 very interesting. I've come up with the same conclusions myself about the extreme addictions to stimulants. But I disagree with the time limit on a severe untreated mental health disorder. The evidence with the attack on his hand could produce enough trauma to effect someone for life, so if the war stories are true as well...I would add PTSD to the equation as well like mentioned in the vid.
Twilight sleep (or wake sleeping due to PTSD) is considered no sleep (because you don’t enter REM sleep, and can be woken by the slightest thing (literally you can appear to be asleep, and may even snore; but hear everything around you, including your own snoring) Depression and anxiety, doesn’t stop a person from smiling and pretending to be okay - Robin Williams is one famous person who smiled right up until he took his own life. I’m a regular non-celebrity person who has endured 20+ years of smiling depression, and I still struggle to enter REM sleep. (You’ll know you are in REM, because you dream in REM sleep) I haven’t had a dream in a while (I dream 2-3 times a year) I hear everything when I’m asleep, so I wear earplugs (LOOP brand muffles the noise, but doesn’t block it completely)
His story has been widespread in Vietnam media for a while. I remember reading about him when i was younger. It’s nice to see him still being healthy and well.
This man is uncanny! I suffer from sleep apnea and insomnia and couldn't imagine dealing with what he's going through. The most beautiful thing about him is his resilience. He's able to tackle life with a smile on his face. Great video Drew!
Wow this is incredible. The family is so beautifully kind and hospitable to allow him to glimpse into their lives, and he did a great job interviewing the sleepless man and telling his story. It does show the lasting effects of war and sheds light on what veterans go through. This man has done an incredible job over his sleepless years, hardworking and taking care of his wonderful family.
My uncle was in the war and has PTSD. He struggles tremendously to sleep at night because of it. Getting up to the slightest noise, so PTSD can definitely be a cause to his condition.
@@mttlsa686 and the fact he uses alcohol to sleep is also a lot like my uncle who uses beer to try and sleep. So I guess that's how? And plus he's been living that way for so long maybe his body is just accustomed to it now
@@lillianhassel5406 Thats just not how it works, after a week you can't figure out what's real or micro-dream, you literally hallucinate and at the end of the video he didnt took of his pajamas because he went to sleep...
The story of a man who hasn't slept since 1962 is often associated with claims about a Vietnamese man named Thái Ngọc, a war veteran who reportedly stopped sleeping after a fever in 1973. While such stories are fascinating, they usually lack scientific verification and are often embellished. It's plausible that, if true, his brain could have adapted by taking micro-sleeps or brief moments of unconsciousness, as seen in some sleep disorders. Micro-sleeps can occur without the person being fully aware, allowing the brain to get some rest. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could also contribute to sleep disturbances. War veterans, in particular, may experience chronic insomnia, nightmares, and hyperarousal, all of which can severely impact sleep. However, it's important to consider these stories with skepticism, as extreme cases of sleeplessness without severe health consequences are exceedingly rare and typically undocumented by the scientific community.
Without question, this poor man is suffering for lack of sleep since the Vietnam War. He was partially injured and perhaps could not forget that war and scared to die or be killed if he falls asleep. It could be his mind playing him around and he uses rice wine to numb his fear and feelings. Let's all wish him nothing but the best and hope God gives him more years but more importantly some little joy and happiness in this cruel world of ours (don't think he's truly happy) before finally meeting his end. He's such a kind, loving and decent person and not fair to live such kind of life without experiencing once again ... sleep, rest and real relaxation.
Yeah!!!! the Americans they are so proud of their involvements in Vietnam war. And this is the end result of these innocent Vietnamese suffering today. Even heard Agent Orange??? Google if you never heard of it.
As someone who has experience self medicating with alcohol, my heart hurts for him.I imagine his war experience was very traumatic. My first thought was that his brain is constantly on watch for danger. In war it meant death to sleep and be vulnerable. He is trapped in that time and I can’t blame him for using alcohol to shut down his mind. It’s sad that he has no access to healthcare or medication. It’s possible a couple ambian and talk therapy would change his life. I pray this man finds peace
Thanks for the perceptive comments, GL. You hit the nail on the head. I was once traumatized by watching a grim accident and, seeking help, no one would believe me while a man was bleeding to death. I kept replaying the incident in my mind for weeks on end. It was a non-stop nightmare for me. I couldn't end the memory tape replaying. Finally a spiritual mentor/older friend told me I did everything I possibly could to remedy the situation. Stop beating yourself up...I was told. And instantly the problem faded to nothingness and I was healed. I can understand why the Vietnamese fellow turned to alcohol to block out his pain. This is a very troubling situation which needs attention.
He's already medicating himself so much, it wouldn't hurt to give him something proper that doesn't destroy his organs. That could be zolpidem like you mention, but those never did anything for me, so he'd probably want diazepam or something on top to help with alcohol withdrawal (sleep is impossible when you're borderline delerium tremens). People in Thailand are lucky, they can legally try cannabis if they're in his situation.
this guy is an absolute warrior, hats off to you sir! And thank you Drew for giving the guy some cash to get help. Too often, I see journalist/youtubers get the story and barely give back to the host.
So he want us to believe he hasn't slep for over 60 years? Those who believe him are stupid to say the least since the human body can't operate without sleeping , the maximum someone can stay without sleeping is around 11 day and this way stay more than 60 years? yeah right!🤣
Hi Drew! I’m from Việt Nam myself and I did here story about Mr Ngọc. And I believe that he really suffered from PTSD after the war. Thank you so much for coming all the way here to tell a story. Keep on going and sharing stories men!
The biggest problem that alcohol causes is insomnia. After a few hours of sleep, alcohol can cause you to wake up and have a difficult time going back to sleep. Alcohol also has a negative effect on Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. Also, PTSD causes insomnia in about 70% of sufferers. I believe this is a combo of the two, coupled with our bodies tendency to microsleep when we go to long without sleeping. He likely blacks out for microseconds at a time he'd unaware of to compensate. Religion & spirituality is known to cause some faacinating changes to the brain that we can't fully understand. I wonder how much of it is due to his strong beliefs as well.
There is a disorder call Fatal Familial Insomnia, but it is only known to affect people from a small town in Italy and their descendants. I think he is on to something about PTSD from the war. Extreme insomnia is known to be a symptom. The thing is, there is a reason for the name of the Italian disorder. It is ALWAYS fatal from the lack of sleep. He may experience what is known as microsleep, which can occur with the eyes open. I'd be interested to know if this occurs. When he drinks a lot of rice wine and believes he is sleeping, he most likely is not. He has just passed out, which is not technically the same as sleep. He might get some of the benefits from a mild sleep, but it may actually do more harm than good. It would make this post WAY longer to explain why. I feel for the guy. The fact he is still in good spirits says a lot about this man's strength, as well as who his family is. They seem like good people.
I believe there are 2 sufferers (brother and sister) in Australia with that disorder. The lady is a television reporter, and she took part in a documentary regarding it. Very scary.
@@mathewaitken938 I believe you are correct about that. I think heard of them as well. I know I heard about siblings suffering from it, which was of interest to those studying the disorder. Those that suffer from it live all over the world. Their genealogy all tracks back to the same town in Italy, but they do not all live there. It comes from a genetic issue. If I am remembering correctly, as it has been a LONG time since I have studied it, it is a protein mutation that it is attributed to; but don't hold me to that, as I could be thinking of another disorder. I studied these in college a little over 20 years ago.
Watching this I realized something insane. We beef in the streets over here about girls,drugs, money hell just pure jealousy. This dudes life was changed forever because of war from his sleep to his hand to his lifestyle and all that. Then an American comes and after everything he’s been thru he still extended his hand greeted you with open arms gave you a place to stay and fed you and never cared where you came from an laughed at the fact that American people had a hand in what altered his life. This dude has the biggest forgiving loving heart there is and this shows me I got a ton of work to do on my self. WOW. That hit me hard man I gotta learn to let shit go it’s only tearing me up at this point.
Someone once said, "Everyone should smile. Life really isn't that serious -- we make it hard. The sun rises, the sun sets... we just tend to complicate the process."
All of those things you mentioned that most people do are really because of our culture and technology. The internet has changed the western world in the worst way possible, and all it does is stoke the egos of all these desperate, annoying, lonely kids and young adults. Now everything is about how much flashy bling you have, going to nightclubs half naked, doing drugs, money money money, sex, shooting or hurting people you don't like, suing someone because they looked at you funny, destroying English with street slang, the list goes on. People that live in places like this man haven't been exposed to and brainwashed by the same things the rest of us are. I'm only 32 and don't want to sound like a boomer, but the internet and social media really are ruining EVERYTHING. No ifs, ands, or buts.
good that this has made you have that realization! That is growth! now just apply it to your life and work on yourself and make the changes! you can learn to forgive, let shit go, and be a loving person!
I'm a Vietnamese myself, have heard of this incredible story a few times, still not figured out why this man hasn't slept since 1962, until you share it to the whole world. Like, yeah, many people here in the comment section seem to know why, and it's really cool. Thank you guys so much!
I have a Vietnamese friend and he is currently living in the US. He couldn't sleep either. He told me he was South Vietnamese soldier during the war, he got injuried by the incoming Vi Ci RPG, the blast caused him sleepless for 40+ years. Probably the explosion and the shocks caused his his nerve system went down
That is so intense. It probably has to do with damage in the vagus nerve. I suffer from gastritis/gerd and it is so difficult to sleep and stay asleep.
My grandfather was in vietnam war. He wasnt a drinker but definitely a smoker. Lived to almost 90 passed from alzheimeirs. He did not sleep at night. He would nap but i remember mom saying he didn't sleep at night. He was on medication for anxiety and depression but i guess even that wasn't enough to calm his brain. Somehow i have inherited this and so has my son. I have to have the tv on so i dont think and my son has had troubles sleeping at night as long as i can remember. School was a nightmare! I hope he finds the peace he needs to finally be able to rest.
My dad suffered something similar but not from ptsd, rather excessive use of ephedrine through the 90’s. It was a common pre workout supplement, but stored in his body fat for nearly a decade after it was banned in the us. Every time he attempted sleep his body would shut down but his brain was firing on all cylinders so to speak. Powerful sleeping pills would do nothing but force on hallucinations. He’s good now, which is a bonus but still was scary as a kid living with somebody who never slept.
My dad was in the Vietnam war he also could stay alert with his eyes closed he always said he was just resting his eyes he could sit there looking like he was asleep but heard & was able to respond to a conversation while "resting his eyes" he did mention that while being in the war they had to sleep with one eye open because they could get their throat slit by the Vietnam soldiers if you fell completely asleep
when you fight for your land you must not let your enemies sleep. all respect to vietnam soldiers, all condolescences to the US workers who lived that hell in the name of imperialism
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HAHAHA, WITH THE CUT THEY GOT FROM THE FRUIT SELLER, $10, for $3 worth of fruit, and the money the old bastard brings to the town with people looking to visit him….the whole country is a scam. I first went there in 1985, almost 30 years later my Vietnamese wife is laughing at the idiot kid being suckered. Perfect example of Vietnamese pig farmers, wants money for doctors but he has 3 houses, $4,000 in pigs….just another drunk in a country full of them. You can see a Dr. there for $3. You bunch of fools. I speak Vietnamese and they were talking about how they can get money from the moron American.
Everybody around the world do that with the exception of Europeans and Americans. You can go to an European house and if you weren’t invited for dinner they will eat in front of you. But if you go to anybody else in Africa, Philippines, India, Vietnam I’ll just say this, every country in Asia they will feed you. 🙏🏽
Amazed at what the human condition can do. Sleeplessness, alcohol and smokes for years and yet still trucking. Most of us would be dead at 65 living this way for years but not this guy. Body can only take so much and eventually it will give out. Still you have to wonder how the hell its gotten him this far. Damn. Respect
I hope he will be healed of his sleeplessness and be able to sleep through the night. What a beautiful land and people. My love to everyone! It’s amazing not to sleep, yet have a productive, happy life. Amazing.
My dads best friend fought in the Vietnam war and to this day, we know better than to bring up that war around him. I can’t imagine what both he and the gentleman in this video went through in that war, but it must’ve been hell on earth if this poor gentle soul can’t even sleep. I wonder if he had nightmares about the war so he fought sleep and over time his body just got used to little to no sleep at all.
Many years ago I went through a period of no sleep……it was horrible….literally felt like a Zombie for the few months I went through it. The weird part is I was traveling at the time with no sleep. Could not imagine this long without sleep.
Scientist says just by closing your eyes you can already gain energy even without sleeping. But for 61 years? Thats amazing! Have you heard the story about the man who never showers and only eat dead animals? But he's dead now. (RIP) They forced(?) him to shower.
@@dcmjE It was in Iran essentially he wanted a partner but he could never get one, eventually the village that took care of him convinced him to he wasn't forced he died fourd months after (he was in his 90s) Also I think his brain might have figured out how to process memory's without sleeping. (So he can essentially asleep while functioning.)
The part where he sat on the side of the bed and looked like he was thinking hit me pretty hard. That's what I do sometimes. I was in the Iraq war 03, and 05, diagnosed with PTSD in 04, found out I have Bipolar II disorder about 3 years ago. I was an opiate addict, and a lot of times I couldn't close my eye's and sleep unless I was loaded. Even now I have been sleeping in my computer chair for almost a year now. My bed is full of my clothes. The reason is when I lay down I feel like i'm dying, and I jump back awake. The fear that hits me is so hard I just ended up staying awake. So now I just stay in my computer chair, and if sleep comes, then it comes. I don't try to have a schedule anymore though. This is the first time i've ever talked about it.
Sorry to hear this! It’s important to talk about it. In war you see the worst that human beings can do to each other. It must be very difficult to pretend all is “normal” when you know how things can be…. It’s like living in a parallel universe and somehow people around you seem to not be able to relate to what you have experienced. I wish you much betterment!
Man this makes me so sad to hear. That must be horrrific. I hope you'll find peace. If you haven't considered seaking trauma-therapy please do consider it. Wish you all the best!
@Em K I’d really encourage seeking diagnosis and treatment! There’s a treatment called EMDR which is life-changing and really effective. Wishing you the best.
Thank you for your service. I pray for your peace and healing from the traumatic experiences that you suffered all to serve our country. May GOD bless you in Jesus name!❤
I sometimes cant sleep for days because of chronic pain, I feel this mans struggle, yet hes such an inspiration having 3 houses and a beautiful family not letting his problems stop him from achieving his dreams. I hope I can do the same things this man has done and be happy.
Its fascinating how he can function normally without sleep. Even if he does sleep for a few minutes or 2 hours, it couldn't be enough for a normal person. Your body will be weak and feel lightheaded. It's amazing and sad at the same time. Maybe you're right, the war made him like this, and the fact that he still wouldn't share why is very heartbreaking. Imagine maybe he's lived almost 80% of his life fearing to get his mind be at peace and now he just wanted to sleep. He deserves to sleep soundly especially in his age.
The body make some adaptation that's why he can function normally, it's rare condition. most people will experience psychosis if they not sleep for several days, but some people will not show any symptom, most people out there struggle to sleep including me.
Ik why he hasnt slept for 60+ years. It has to do with war and the PTSD u mentioned, he had such a psychological trauma and distress the brain or his body thought to stay awake in alert aka symphatic response which is a alert and flight response. (Im a med student so ik) mind u a anesthesia and herbal medicine might cure this but since he is 80 years old his glands must have weakened so thats why he hasnt been able to sleep bjt if treatment happened earlier he may have been able to sleep more. As you showed us that he could sleep for 1-3 hours if he drank wine - the wine reduces blood pressure so that's why he is able to sleep. Due to no sleep for long time his body has adjusted soo far that its normal for him and he cant be tired or drowsy as easily. However if he still wants to sleep and soon he could if he comes to u.s. or any country who is top 5 in medical advancements. And a neurosurgeon or psychiatrist may help him alot. Although it would be expensive 40 - 70k and rehab money + prescription
This man got to national TV in a show where they searched for peculiar cases some 15-20 years ago, he hasn't aged that much, and the night shots were quite similar to how he was back then.
I worked with a man who experienced a very traumatic experience when he was a teenager. As a result his ptsd prevented him from sleeping ever again allegedly. We worked together in a restaurant kitchen and he smoked cigarettes and seldom ate as well. Once or twice a year he would visit a hospital and they would put him under to be a able to sleep. Despite this, he was always a great worker, level headed, and looked young for his age. I believe he was nearly 60 years old or older but until I learned this I believed he was in his early forties. He was in great physical shape as well.
@@khoya he always said he wished he could sleep and that he wanted to sleep like everyone else. But he said he was used to it and didn’t really feel tired. Sometimes he would be tired like everyone else after a busy shift.
This could actually be an incredibly sad story. I met a man once who had terrible sleep at night because of his night terrors from the war. So it wasn't just that he couldn't sleep, it was also because he was just too terrified to go to sleep. I suspect this could be a similar situation. Poor guy, I hope he finds peace and restful sleep.
I suggest you educate yourself, I was tortured and abused for many years as a child and I used to wet myself and hide under my bed and I still have nightmares but zero sleep is absolutely impossible!!!!!! Look up ffi it’s fatal familial insomnia and that slowly progresses until they get no sleep then they die within a month or 2, they are left brain dead and hallucinating non stop. Our bodies need sleep. This man MUST have micro sleeps and somehow he’s become able to get enough sleep from that, similar to a sniper on duty does. No matter what trauma a person goes through, eventually they will fall asleep. It’s hilarious lots of idiots here think it’s possible!! 😂😂
I suggest you educate yourself, I was tortured and abused for many years as a child and I used to wet myself and hide under my bed and I still have nightmares but zero sleep is absolutely impossible!!!!!! Look up ffi it’s fatal familial insomnia and that slowly progresses until they get no sleep then they die within a month or 2, they are left brain dead and hallucinating non stop. Our bodies need sleep. This man MUST have micro sleeps and somehow he’s become able to get enough sleep from that, similar to a sniper on duty does. No matter what trauma a person goes through, eventually they will fall asleep. It’s hilarious lots of idiots here think it’s possible!! 😂😂
@@arsonfly Agreed. I have heard of sleep deprivation experiments from the 60s where people were healthy/fit people were forced to stay awake for around a month, and within around 1-3 weeks (Depending on the individuals) they were pretty much mentally done and legit hallucinating and even having waking dreams and when the month was over a lot of them went insane and even the ones that were least affected were noticeably changed, so yeah, this guy is a absolute miracle on 2 legs :) In my prime I once tried staying awake for as long as possible and was getting towards the 2 day mark, drifting in and out, then I was done/crashed even though I still tried to stay awake and I ended up sleeping like a log for nearly a full day, lolz :)
Maybe the bigger story is how incredibly friendly Mr Ngoc and his family are. Two strangers show up and you basically had a sleep-over (even if he didn't sleep he was in PJ's). That attitude and the scenery makes me want to visit Vietnam. I've been to Thailand and they're super friendly too. Maybe this part of Vietnam is friendlier? Amazing trip. Great video.
Our brains are very powerful. I'd love to see him get diagnosed and maybe get some help with his PTSD. Bless his heart, all the people there seem so kind and happy.
You mean "we are very powerful". Not "our brains". We don't *have* brains, we *are* brains. None of our body is separate from the other parts. There aren't even actual "parts" of the body. We only made up the "parts" so we could itemize them and differentiate where or what needed medical attention. Where does your head really end and your neck ACTUALLY begin? Our bodies are one big unit. We are our bodies, not something inhabiting a body like a pilot in a mechanical robot suit. Not how it works. Back to the sleepless man; do you think prescription meds would help him if he could obtain some?
@@StrangeScaryNewEngland If hes made it this far to the age of 80 and still going , hes probably better just carrying on , a lot of prescription meds have long lists of side effects probably not something an old man would benefit from , plus heavy drinking of alcohol and prescrip meds is not a good idea either ... if anything it would make matters worse
Smokes like a chimney, drinks like a fish 🐠…and if he does sleep it’s little to no sleep ..yet he is over 80 and still very active..he is super human..👍🏽😀
this dude is not just a super human but hes super cute with such a beautiful heart and lovely family. lots of respect and best wishes for him and his lovely family. they really made me want to visit Vietnam.
If he had not slept for this long, or anywhere NEAR this long, he would be in some government lab right now. Poor man just has PTSD and a substance abuse problem from self medicating. Heartbreaking.
Long time viewer first time commenter: I have two questions for you Drew. 1. When you say that you were sitting there with him not speaking but smiling. Have you thought about using google translate you can download it offline and have full conversations in most languages. 2. Can you setup a go fund me or something to raise money for this man to get some top of the line research done on him? I’d love to donate. To help him and learn more about him from a scientific standpoint. Thanks for the great video and safe travels. Please Upvote so drew can hopefully see and respond to my comment!
Drew, it may just be because of my extensive exposure to Vietnamese/Lao/Hmong culture, but I could literally feel the temperatures and smell the humidity in the air in the scenes. I felt the humbleness of these people and could even taste the food you were eating at this man's house that his wife cooked. Thank you so much for travelling and producing this video, it truly gave me some nostalgia with this culture.
You could definitely feel the humidity and temperature just by watching footage of them. Especially when you've spent time in similar environments before.
@@Will-cj8vp Its a sensation you get when you looked back at the footage of similar environments you've been in. I guess you have never been outside of your basement, or just lack the basic visual sense thats all.
My neighbor smoked until 91. She died 6 days after Dr's made her quit & she was healthy. Our local hospital was absorbed by a bigger corporation and was going to refuse treatment unless she quit... so she died. Such a super happy, content person (hence healthy) & a Dr made her unhappy. If they've made it that long, leave em alone!!
@@Chopper140 wrong. Obviously she was 91 and getting slower & forgetful (not dementia though) but her heart was good, ZERO medications. They didn't encourage her to quit, but basically forced her to quit. We have one hospital, we live out in the middle of nowhere, & they wasn't going to do ANY procedures unless she quit. Like the colonosopy she needed. The week the family (via Dr's "demands") took her cigarettes... she died. She moved in with her son a daughter-in-law a couple months earlier because she kept leaving stove on & almost burnt the house down. Her daughter-in-law kept pushing for what doc said. It's awful coincidental she lived 91 years & days after she quit... going into withdrawal at that age... she said I'm out ✌️ Leave em alone if they've made it that damn far in good health.
@@carter_1 I believe what you said about her but I’m talking about him. Nobody told him to quit smoking. It’s true that when somebody has smoked that long like my great great uncle who lived to 103, he smoked about two packs a day for most of his life, but the last years were extremely harsh
Drew my Dad used to love watching your videos, but he's no longer with me. During lockdown we watched your videos together and he really liked it since we couldn't travel. How i wish i could watch your videos with him 😭😭😭😭💔
@@Lendir_unboxing_19 no man.. I am 31 yrs old & single. I know the transition of my maturity level from childhood to this stage. I have accepted the reality, the truth of nature's law, won't lie, I have those fears as well. we should try to make our brain/thinking/experiences like how a diamond is made. sometimes irresponsive state of mind helps a lot. you are not alone, we all are into this painful sometimes fun journey😮💨😐
Your video quality has improved significantly over the last few months. Your videos are one of the best videos on RUclips. So glad to see that your videos have again started to gain millions of views. You absolutely deserve it. Love your content. Keep it up.
What I found even more fascinating is that how friendly they were, they welcomed 2 random people into their house and fed them lunch. That’s the kinda stuff you never see in the west
@@venicec3310 Not me unless you seem really nice. My town is in the top 40 cities for murder per capita despite having a really small population. I can't wait to move out
That poor man has PTSD and just cant sleep. Probably is reminded of the times when he was in the war. Maybe he really wants to sleep but thinks soo much of the war.. When I saw him I felt like wanting to hug him and just hear him talk about what his life was before the war and everything.
The moment you stated he was in war in vietnam, i knew why he can't sleep. I know a vietnamese guy that was in the war. He seen unspeakable horrors. Bless this man's soul, may he find rest in peace some day.
Anyone who has ever had a loved one who is a functional alcoholic with PTSD from fighting in a war can draw stark comparisons here. This sweet old man reminds me of my angel father may his soul rest in peace. My heart felt warm watching this; he reminds me of my dad so much. 😞
My mother in-law doesn’t sleep at all for weeks at a time. She will sleep an hour or two at the most as well. I would love for you to interview her and maybe find out if there are similar reasons for this condition.
Such an interesting story! I have relatives who live a very similar life in a rural area of China. They don't need as much sleep despite being older as well. They aren't 80 but definitely in their 60s. I think it's a combination of things: Being older, where you're generally slower and as a result, don't require as much rest. A very very simplistic life style: small area farming, none of the large modern-day worries and just having a consistent and self-sufficient job for income. Home cooking is something they say contributes to their health as well. They only eat out during special occasions. Possibly 4 ~ 6 times max a year. Even then, it's similar to what you had; it's still almost homecooked food at that point. Little--to-no preservatives or processed ingredients. They do drink and smoke as well. They go to sleep around midnight - 1am and wake around 5am. Maybe that's the secret to old age?
It is just genetics, basicaly if you get lucky with genetics lottery you can do what my grandfather did in his life, drugs use, heavy alcohol drinking/smoking and yet he lived with 0 health issues untill 91, he died when he fell down from the stairs in his house actualy.
That's true I was hospitalized because I couldn't sleep for 10 days, my eyes looked and felt like sandpaper, my body was roiling in pain, and I could not make sense of much of anything, I did almost die. With that said if somehow he is telling the truth, then he is the world record holder, replacing the previous record of 264 hours of no sleep, a record I almost accidentally, but did not, beat. Pretty sure I woulda just died if I went any longer. It hurts a lot.
@@MikeUltra101 Well that old man sleeps so thats why that doesnt happen to him. take in count that he spends half his time in his other house all alone. probably sleeps there
My grandpa is the opposite, he sleeps all the time and only wakes up to eat, drink and for a short walk. He is 89 now and he is doing it for 20 years now. He also can sleep everywhere even when it is loud and the lights are on. I can make it happen, that you interview him, he can also tell a lot of stories from WW2.
What stories could your grandpa have from WW2? If he is 89 then he was born in 1933-34. The war ended in 1945. So he would have been 11. He could have been in the Korean war at the very end, but deff not WW2.
Not everyone is tucked away safely in America his grand dad could've been a child in Japan during the war or in Europe somewhere ur comment shows your stupidity
I was really worried that I was not able to sleep for the past 2 days properly due to cold ,but this seriously made my realize that sleep is a gift and I am gifted
It's very unique. I don't wanna say he has ptsd without seeing if he meets all the dsm criteria, but the war clearly had an impact on his psyche. Physiologically speaking (regardless of sleeping), he is a super human, to be 80 years, drink and smoke that much and work so hard, should bring his body to exhaustion. I think its sad that he wants to sleep and can't, it must be torture. But if not sleeping so long when he finally does it might not be good. Wish him health, strength and sleep.
There is NO way this guy has not slept since 1962. Look up actual peer-reviewed studies. The longest (tested) sleep deprivation in humans was 11 days. Even in cases of Fatal Familial Insomnia, the duration of survival is up to 36 months.
@@shamkay832 yeah i do believe he only gets a couple of hours of sleep per night. It's called complex PTSD amongst many other MH and neurogical issues associated.
@@regant.cameron8237 yeah I get that but still, going on 1or 2 hoyrs of sleep each night is really no sleep at all. Obviously the caption gets more clicks views. It's still awfully sad though 💔
for someone who doesn't sleep i'm surprised at how strong he is, i mean he do things and walked here and there just fine wow just wow also he is smiling everytime, bless you 🙏🏻
That's because we're brainwashed into thinking sleep is somehow healthy. If that were true he'd be dead long ago. I only slept 1 hour a day for nearly a month with no negative side-effects. Doctors are told that if the body doesn't sleep after day 11 it dies. Lience is full of lies.
@@mrpoopybuttface idk i havent rlly slept in a year and just got an appointment in a sleep lab, 10+mg of melatonin does pretty much nothing, unhealthy ways like alcohol or other substances can put me to sleep w a larger dose but its obviously incredibly unhealthy
it would be interesting to have him agree to see a sleep specialist with a camera and see the tests they run. I think it could also benefit him if he agreed to talk to a professional about the war. Perhaps talk and learn about PTSD. Of course, consent is key but nonetheless, it would be good for him if he had access.
@@giusepperaciti1591 I absolutely agree with you. Sleep patterns are very complex. As someone with narcolepsy I can assure you that this is what happens with our disorder. It's not that we sleep all of the time, but rather in short bursts. We enter into REM within less than 5 minutes after falling asleep. We also don't remain asleep for long periods of time. Sometimes narcoleptics can also enter into REM while wide awake. I suspect that this dude has some rare form of hyper insomnia. His lack of sleep has definitely reaped havoc on his body after all those years. To be honest, I'm surprised he's still alive. His heart must be a ticking time bomb. I couldn't help but notice the part where Drew shakes his hand. The dude was lethargic like an SOB. It may be because he was having a microsleep, as you stated.
This could very well be the video that I enjoyed the most. It was so magical and beautiful. Vietnam 🇻🇳 and its people are absolutely amazing. God bless this country and its citizens. 🙌❤️
I can relate to gus story, ny husband was just recently diagnosed with sleep apnea, in 7 years, the longest period i have seen him sleep is 2 hours, but usually he is wide awake every 35 minutes, and on weekends, he naps all throughout the day with any little down time. I would love to see you going back to Vietnam, after finding a doctor that may be able to do a sleep study on him and see how is brain operates.
His experience in the war is the reason why he cannot sleep. I lost sleep when my husband passed on. Thanks to Dr. Aliu of Primus Hospitals Ltd. I was asked to always remain back in the office, working until I get very tired. Eventually I started sleeping until I became fully healed. Thanks to Dr. Aliu, Thanks to God
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This story was such an adventure! And so much fun to shoot! But I want to know your honest thoughts after watching... Do you think he really hasn't slept since 1962? Or do you think he sleeps on occasion? Would love to hear from you in the comments here!
Hii brother iove your videos 🙂
@@1362oi Thanks!
Fascinating I'm pretty sure my brain is always going to 😂😂
He sleeps on occasion I think so 🤔
@@drewbinsky no problem
80+ drinking, smoking, no sleep... this man's life is a middle finger to all the lifestyle health gurus.
Heard of outliers idiot
You just have to realize that there is no spoon.
I don’t think he has a middle finger mate
Tf it is, how many people you know f the health system like him.. not many..
Liver: I lived bitch.
This is definitely severe insomnia caused by PTSD, unfortunately it's not that uncommon actually. He likely experiences 'micro-sleep' quite often (this lasts only several seconds to minutes typically), he said he is able to sleep for about 2 hours if he drinks enough alcohol to stop thinking, that confirms that it's directly PTSD related. He likely developed a fear of sleeping/being unconscious during the war.
I personally have experienced a full week of no sleep several times because of my own PTSD, the only reason I was unable to sleep was fear, any time I'd get close to sleeping even the smallest sound, movement or thought would have my heart jumping out of my chest, for that reason I started preferring to keep myself busy at night.
The fear that's keeping you awake with this kind of PTSD is either the night terrors experienced when sleeping or the fear of a repeat of your traumatic experience. In my case it was mostly fear of someone coming into my home to commit violence on me as that is what happened to me.
I still am an insomniac, though I've had some improvement, I feel really bad for this man because I know how exhausting and uncomfortable it is to sleep this little for extended periods of time.
In reality this man probably knows exactly why he can't sleep but it's too painful to confront head on himself, so he copes through addictions and distractions, it is typical severe PTSD.
Thats very sad :(
It sucks he has to go through that, and you too. I had no idea that was a symptom of PTSD
Sending you 💞 & healing. 💞
Not typical
I always sleep fully clothed in a fetal position.
the amount he drinks could also be a factor where his body needs an extreme amount of alcohol to be able to sleep since thats what its used to
Man has three houses, where nature is his front and backyard, has a wife that cooks fresh killer dishes daily, he drinks, smokes, super chill, super productive. This man is not only super human, he's rich in more ways than one.
yeah because drinking and smoking makes you a rich person
@@chazlon5061 What are you even saying? Are you implying that drinking and smoking makes you poor? Read my comment again. The man is productive, he makes money and has property, and his wife and family is happy. Drinking and smoking is his enjoyment what's wrong with that?
Now it's when you drink and smoke or engage in any other vices that inhibits your productivity as a human, and your bad habit consumes you, then that's when it's an issue. About 80% of millionaires that I know personally either smokes, drinks, or both.
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@@chazlon5061 fax
@@chazlon5061 What? They have nothing to do with living a good life. A few of people in deed have been lived not bad with them but it doesn't mean both of them really contribute and conduce to a good life.
I am so sorry for this sweet man..I enjoyed your video trip, Drew!
He's a war veteran with PTSD that can't sleep and he's an alcoholic it's actually heartbreaking
He's making stacks though
His drinking condition is not unusual in Vietnam. Most of the people I know in Vietnam are somewhat of an alcoholic. They drink alcohol like water.
he has 3 properties, old as shit, can still drink daily just fine and looks like he has a good grip on reality. im sure he has traumas, but i think he's living a pretty fulfilling life minus the sleep
@@jamesgellert1263 Chinese people too! I mean for every meal a beer is included.
I think he is a very happy person always smiling he just wants to live with his wife in that small house and he was so happy when Drew and his friend came to him u could see it he was very excited to tell them
Measured by the man’s waking hours, this man is the oldest man to have ever lived. He has lived more life than anyone in the world.
I second the "damn that's true" ....and add -based off when he started not sleeping he would be at least 130 years old .... that was a super rough calculation
It’s still 24 hours though. Doesn’t matter if you’re asleep or awake.??🤔
@@user-ki1nx6pb7d no they are talking about time being awake. If you sleep 8 hours everyday you would be awake 16. Since he doesn’t sleep hes awake 24
this case may not be unique, there maybe more not reported or known in remote areas.
@@lancethomas4566 I was thinking biologically but missed the part (waking hours) thanks for clarification.
This guy has literally seen and lived every second of his life.
One of the best comments I've ever read. Probably going to quote this if that's ok
@@Oldboy.. ofcourse bro use it
Just say you believe anything.
Yes bro, he literally never sleep when he was a baby. People have to be beyond stupid to believe this obvious sham.
😂😂😂😂😂
Dude took the “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” to a whole new level
Ha!
😂
He better work 24 /7
Frr your right
fatigue of old age will make him sleep
Basically this man got the most time on earth who ever lived
In history humans used to live 1000 years so with al due respect no bro
@@bhsjbdiaa7308 no?
@@bhsjbdiaa7308 true, even the Bible supports that.
@@bhsjbdiaa7308 yeah and you believe that
Gotta get them EXP points
I know i'm a year late but this was beautiful in so many ways. The humanity in this the welcoming to the home, the bonding, culture, the respect and pure connection was such a pleasant thing to see.
A 106-year-old lady was asked, "Haven't doctors throughout your life warned you about cigarettes?" She said, "Some of them have but all of them are dead now."
😕😲
No she wasn’t smoking she was drinking Dr Pepper.
Doesn’t make smoking any less dangerous. I’ve heard of people living to be in thier 100’s while smoking or drinking, and I’ve heard of previously perfectly healthy young people get cancer and die. You never know what will happen in life, so it’s a gamble to do it, and I can see why. But to each their own, I used to smoke cigarettes and I still vape and smoke weed lmao
If heard that story except it was doctor pepper
At that age.. who cares about health...iust live ur life till the end
its suffocating when almost everythin u want to eat/drink are ban and the thing recommended for u are expensive medication...
jst prepare coffin already😂
“Can you believe it took me 3 total days of travel time to find him?”
Actually, I’d say finding a man based on a name and picture in flooded Vietnam while starting from Arizona is borderline miraculous 😂… 3 days is super fast.
@@Zeonvict7 yes, but the way he said it was like it was a long time, he wasn’t being sarcastic.
people are connected
My thoughts exactly. He acted like 3 days was a long time. I've looked for the remote longer than that before😂
could of made a Potato Salad
His translator seems to have known him pretty well. I smell something funny about what they are telling us.
Hes still in battle in his mind. The war didnt take his life but it definitely took his peace.
I think that’s why he hasn’t had any severe health effects, from no sleep/drinking/smoking/age, the world has a weird way of teaching you
Yes
que apreciable es tu tacto (y amor) hacia los demás...y la inteligencia con la que tratas tus temas, a los demás y que le pones a las preguntas que haces para invitar a que encuentre una posible solución. No dormir es un calvario. Terminas viviendo en una especia de movimiento automático, como en un sueño despierto en el que impera una irritabilidad y una desesperación latente.
He seems to live peacefully
There are sleep clinics in Switzerland, so it´s strange no one has offered to treat him there-I mean,the way videos go viral...Maybe he does not want to, precisely because of what you say @Kephasis
Since developing PTSD eating and sleeping have been such a difficult struggle…this man being willing to admit he wants help is so heartbreaking.
Just imagine how special it must`ve been for him that someone was looking for him out of interest. I think it`s very beautiful. Thank you Drew.
It totally is. I just found this account and am hooked!! Just wow 😮
@user-cj2pz3qw6r He may not be those but he is a medical anomaly! Can you blame them for being curious?
@user-cj2pz3qw6ri feel similar, but it’s not like he really doesn’t sleep. it’s a lie- not something he can’t control. i think it is a bit different in this case, but they should’ve at least asked before filming him
(i do want to add that of course it’s possible he isn’t exactly lying, but maybe something is being mistranslated)
Ur welcome- another Drew
Lol I don't think it was just out of interest... this guy's making bank off of these videos. It's very fascinating though!
My heart broke when he said he wanted to sleep, lay down on the bed for a little bit and just sat up and smiled. I pray that somehow the doctors finally come up with a way to help him, because you can just tell, even after everything during the war he went through, he's still able to genuinely smile and let complete strangers into his home and feed them.
Give it 5-10 years, he'll be having a good long nap.
@@altsleepasmr that was 🥶
The problem is Vietnamese healthcare is corrupt and operated by unqualified persons. Hope he gets the help he needs
@@richard-mai I feel like you are one of those so called "Vietnamese-American" when in-fact you just American talking shit about our country
He needs Lord Jesus Christ to sleep and have peace
He is really cute. I hope he gets the help he needs to start sleeping and having an even better life. Gorgeous place and people.
Vanessa
Yes, I do think the war made this elderly man, suffer from PTSD. The fear of sleeping and be killed, the mind is always rushing for cover. You are so kind, Drew. Thanks for sharing this video.
He most definitely has PTSD and alcoholism. Poor man my heart breaks for him.
New fear unlocked
I think Xanas might help a little bit for him
@@ricky8545 I agree. He's already addicted to alcohol and cigs so adding a prescription wouldn't be a huge deal. I would just be worried about him mixing booze and tranqs. Good way to off yourself unintentionally.
@@StrangeScaryNewEnglandXanax has a way of lessening the craving for alcohol, he would probably drink less. think about on an average day this is how much he drinks. If he wants to get drunk it’s probably twice that amount, he should be pretty immune to the feeling. To be honest though why give him synthetic drugs over rice wine that he is happy making and drinking with no complaints
The video super awesome, mates 😮
Thanks so much for having me in this adventure, so proud of be a part of this.
Really missing you guys already. Just let me know when you guys have a chance back to Vietnam, mates. 💪💪💪
See you!
Yoo ur the guy
You were a great translator!
You're the same guy from the video!
You’re the man Huy!!!!!!
@@drewbinsky fr
You truly are such a kind person to be willing and able to connect with people how you do. I fear this lovely man suffers from severe insomnia and PTSD but seems to be trying to adapt any way he can. What a gift for you to spend time together in his world
This man survived a time where he had to be up for survival, a time when you feared closing your eyes because of the thought of what might happen if you do. Truly a warrior for going so long without no sleep, I wish him good health both mentally and physically. God bless.
Amen! ✝️
I don't think the war plays any part in his sleep problem, it was a long time ago, assuming he is 80 years old and even fought in the war, he offered no proof he served in the army and no evidence was presented to establish his age. His sons look remarkably young for a guy 80. How old are they, no older then 22-27? Look at the age of his wife. It doesn't add up for a couple that old to have such young children.
It's much more likely his sleep problem is caused by the constant amount of sugar he's consuming in the rice wine (reinforced by the fact he barely eats) that is over-stimulating his brain. Add to that he's clearly a chronic alcoholic, drinking 50-70% proof rice wine like its water all day long. Alcohol is extremely toxic to the organs, and has almost certainly damaged his brain and liver at this level of consumption over an extended period.
He clearly has a very very high tolerance to alcohol if he can drink 1 litre of this stuff and be fine. That would be enough to put the average person out of action for several days, and in some cases might even be a lethal blood level of alcohol, depending on the amount of alcohol in his home-made rice wine, which could be higher than 70% proof. German alcohol made from potatoes is typically 70-90% proof, much stronger than vodka or whisky. Even drinking a bottle of whisky or vodka a day for years would severely damage your liver, brain and other organs.
He's been slowly poisoning himself over a long period. It's more a miracle that he's even alive, and in such good shape, ad not severely ill or even dead,. Remarkable he's able to get by with the occasional nap and just laying down to rest, and still able to function and do work every day, even despite this level of alcohol poisoning on his body.
I'd love to see some MRI scans of his liver and brain to see how extensive the alcoholism damage is by doing blood works on him to measure his blood sugar level and assess his liver function. It does raise some interesting scientific inquiry into what's different about Asian cultures, and factors like healthier diets, low-stress lifestyles, compared to the West, which reduces the risk of diseases and promotes healthier old ages in their countries compared to ours.
@@paullangton-rogers2390 and the pseudo arm chair youtube comment analyst/psychologist strikes again!
@@paullangton-rogers2390 very interesting. I've come up with the same conclusions myself about the extreme addictions to stimulants. But I disagree with the time limit on a severe untreated mental health disorder. The evidence with the attack on his hand could produce enough trauma to effect someone for life, so if the war stories are true as well...I would add PTSD to the equation as well like mentioned in the vid.
kung kilala niyo lang si Aklas
That for me is a lifetime of suffering...but seeing him smile and doesnt stop working...he is phenomenal...so proud of this guy..
Just don't be naive or gullible. He's catching some winks or he'd be dead.
Twilight sleep (or wake sleeping due to PTSD) is considered no sleep (because you don’t enter REM sleep, and can be woken by the slightest thing (literally you can appear to be asleep, and may even snore; but hear everything around you, including your own snoring)
Depression and anxiety, doesn’t stop a person from smiling and pretending to be okay - Robin Williams is one famous person who smiled right up until he took his own life.
I’m a regular non-celebrity person who has endured 20+ years of smiling depression, and I still struggle to enter REM sleep. (You’ll know you are in REM, because you dream in REM sleep)
I haven’t had a dream in a while (I dream 2-3 times a year)
I hear everything when I’m asleep, so I wear earplugs (LOOP brand muffles the noise, but doesn’t block it completely)
@@TWR1988 perfectly said; as for ur name tho, we’re at 8 billion + tho
@@deadeverywhere I’m not renaming myself every few months. Besides; when I was born, I was 1 in 4 Billion
He sleeps. It's a way to make some money out of his celebrity that he doesn't sleep.
His story has been widespread in Vietnam media for a while. I remember reading about him when i was younger. It’s nice to see him still being healthy and well.
Wow
Healthy and well? The man is smoking tobacco mate
He sleeps in his mind
@@GetDarceChoked at 80 he works two jobs and sleep so little, i consider that healthy and well
@iatealready he probably dozes off a bit every day
Even as a smoker and alcoholic this is a living nightmare.. God bless this brave man.
This man is uncanny!
I suffer from sleep apnea and insomnia and couldn't imagine dealing with what he's going through. The most beautiful thing about him is his resilience. He's able to tackle life with a smile on his face.
Great video Drew!
If you do not have a CPAP machine, it is worth the investment!
It is.....NOT......real....
@@boredscientist5756 Don't need your negative Nancy comment in my thread. Just create your own or move on!
@@alexandercruz3796 You have some problems with facts... 🤣
@@boredscientist5756 Move on!
Wow this is incredible. The family is so beautifully kind and hospitable to allow him to glimpse into their lives, and he did a great job interviewing the sleepless man and telling his story. It does show the lasting effects of war and sheds light on what veterans go through. This man has done an incredible job over his sleepless years, hardworking and taking care of his wonderful family.
My uncle was in the war and has PTSD. He struggles tremendously to sleep at night because of it. Getting up to the slightest noise, so PTSD can definitely be a cause to his condition.
ok but how can he just survive without sleeping?
i mean the guy in the video not your uncle
@@mttlsa686 I have no clue, I asked my psychology professor and all he said was micro sleeping. So I have no clue.
@@mttlsa686 and the fact he uses alcohol to sleep is also a lot like my uncle who uses beer to try and sleep. So I guess that's how? And plus he's been living that way for so long maybe his body is just accustomed to it now
@@lillianhassel5406 Thats just not how it works, after a week you can't figure out what's real or micro-dream, you literally hallucinate and at the end of the video he didnt took of his pajamas because he went to sleep...
The story of a man who hasn't slept since 1962 is often associated with claims about a Vietnamese man named Thái Ngọc, a war veteran who reportedly stopped sleeping after a fever in 1973. While such stories are fascinating, they usually lack scientific verification and are often embellished.
It's plausible that, if true, his brain could have adapted by taking micro-sleeps or brief moments of unconsciousness, as seen in some sleep disorders. Micro-sleeps can occur without the person being fully aware, allowing the brain to get some rest.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could also contribute to sleep disturbances. War veterans, in particular, may experience chronic insomnia, nightmares, and hyperarousal, all of which can severely impact sleep.
However, it's important to consider these stories with skepticism, as extreme cases of sleeplessness without severe health consequences are exceedingly rare and typically undocumented by the scientific community.
nice chatgpt comment
He’s very hard core. He does not seem unhappy either. God bless him and his family.
Yes! ;D
Without question, this poor man is suffering for lack of sleep since the Vietnam War. He was partially injured and perhaps could not forget that war and scared to die or be killed if he falls asleep. It could be his mind playing him around and he uses rice wine to numb his fear and feelings. Let's all wish him nothing but the best and hope God gives him more years but more importantly some little joy and happiness in this cruel world of ours (don't think he's truly happy) before finally meeting his end. He's such a kind, loving and decent person and not fair to live such kind of life without experiencing once again ... sleep, rest and real relaxation.
Yeah!!!! the Americans they are so proud of their involvements in Vietnam war. And this is the end result of these innocent Vietnamese suffering today. Even heard Agent Orange??? Google if you never heard of it.
If you don't need sleep who cares? We sleep because we need it. This man doesn't need it.
and you know, you're absolutely right my friend
Makes sense
he's adorable 🥺🥺 wish him all the best and thanks for taking the time to find him!
As someone who has experience self medicating with alcohol, my heart hurts for him.I imagine his war experience was very traumatic. My first thought was that his brain is constantly on watch for danger. In war it meant death to sleep and be vulnerable. He is trapped in that time and I can’t blame him for using alcohol to shut down his mind. It’s sad that he has no access to healthcare or medication. It’s possible a couple ambian and talk therapy would change his life. I pray this man finds peace
Probably has more to do with nerve damage
All wars in modern era are caused by U S A and yes that includes the current war in ukraine. Satan’s country
Thanks for the perceptive comments, GL. You hit the nail on the head. I was once traumatized by watching a grim accident and, seeking help, no one would believe me while a man was bleeding to death. I kept replaying the incident in my mind for weeks on end. It was a non-stop nightmare for me. I couldn't end the memory tape replaying. Finally a spiritual mentor/older friend told me I did everything I possibly could to remedy the situation. Stop beating yourself up...I was told. And instantly the problem faded to nothingness and I was healed. I can understand why the Vietnamese fellow turned to alcohol to block out his pain. This is a very troubling situation which needs attention.
He does want to sleep though. He doesn't like being sleepless after all? I like to stay awake forever, I never wanted to sleep in the first place.
He's already medicating himself so much, it wouldn't hurt to give him something proper that doesn't destroy his organs. That could be zolpidem like you mention, but those never did anything for me, so he'd probably want diazepam or something on top to help with alcohol withdrawal (sleep is impossible when you're borderline delerium tremens). People in Thailand are lucky, they can legally try cannabis if they're in his situation.
this guy is an absolute warrior, hats off to you sir! And thank you Drew for giving the guy some cash to get help. Too often, I see journalist/youtubers get the story and barely give back to the host.
Yes!
So he want us to believe he hasn't slep for over 60 years? Those who believe him are stupid to say the least since the human body can't operate without sleeping , the maximum someone can stay without sleeping is around 11 day and this way stay more than 60 years? yeah right!🤣
You're welcome
Who's a warrior? The RUclipsr? Or the no sleep guy?
And coming to the host house with a courtesy fruit basket gift, too. A real class act
Hi Drew! I’m from Việt Nam myself and I did here story about Mr Ngọc. And I believe that he really suffered from PTSD after the war. Thank you so much for coming all the way here to tell a story. Keep on going and sharing stories men!
Im watching from india
@@princejunomakri4758 Brazil here. Amazing video.
Hey, would you mind to share your video?
The biggest problem that alcohol causes is insomnia. After a few hours of sleep, alcohol can cause you to wake up and have a difficult time going back to sleep. Alcohol also has a negative effect on Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep.
Also, PTSD causes insomnia in about 70% of sufferers. I believe this is a combo of the two, coupled with our bodies tendency to microsleep when we go to long without sleeping. He likely blacks out for microseconds at a time he'd unaware of to compensate. Religion & spirituality is known to cause some faacinating changes to the brain that we can't fully understand. I wonder how much of it is due to his strong beliefs as well.
There is a disorder call Fatal Familial Insomnia, but it is only known to affect people from a small town in Italy and their descendants. I think he is on to something about PTSD from the war. Extreme insomnia is known to be a symptom. The thing is, there is a reason for the name of the Italian disorder. It is ALWAYS fatal from the lack of sleep. He may experience what is known as microsleep, which can occur with the eyes open. I'd be interested to know if this occurs. When he drinks a lot of rice wine and believes he is sleeping, he most likely is not. He has just passed out, which is not technically the same as sleep. He might get some of the benefits from a mild sleep, but it may actually do more harm than good. It would make this post WAY longer to explain why. I feel for the guy. The fact he is still in good spirits says a lot about this man's strength, as well as who his family is. They seem like good people.
I cant believe he is 80, those genes are strong!
@@richyket661 strong genes or strong rice wine
@@richyket661 lol what? does he look 20 to you? You must be from California xD
I believe there are 2 sufferers (brother and sister) in Australia with that disorder. The lady is a television reporter, and she took part in a documentary regarding it. Very scary.
@@mathewaitken938 I believe you are correct about that. I think heard of them as well. I know I heard about siblings suffering from it, which was of interest to those studying the disorder. Those that suffer from it live all over the world. Their genealogy all tracks back to the same town in Italy, but they do not all live there. It comes from a genetic issue. If I am remembering correctly, as it has been a LONG time since I have studied it, it is a protein mutation that it is attributed to; but don't hold me to that, as I could be thinking of another disorder. I studied these in college a little over 20 years ago.
I love how he always walks in his pyjama's just in case he falls asleep 😁
😂😂😂
underrated comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
..& again a sleepless man but has got a bed😂😂
you never know😂😂😂😂
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Watching this I realized something insane. We beef in the streets over here about girls,drugs, money hell just pure jealousy. This dudes life was changed forever because of war from his sleep to his hand to his lifestyle and all that. Then an American comes and after everything he’s been thru he still extended his hand greeted you with open arms gave you a place to stay and fed you and never cared where you came from an laughed at the fact that American people had a hand in what altered his life. This dude has the biggest forgiving loving heart there is and this shows me I got a ton of work to do on my self. WOW. That hit me hard man I gotta learn to let shit go it’s only tearing me up at this point.
Someone once said, "Everyone should smile. Life really isn't that serious -- we make it hard. The sun rises, the sun sets... we just tend to complicate the process."
@@adiidisounds like Alan Watts who was it im too lazy to google
All of those things you mentioned that most people do are really because of our culture and technology. The internet has changed the western world in the worst way possible, and all it does is stoke the egos of all these desperate, annoying, lonely kids and young adults. Now everything is about how much flashy bling you have, going to nightclubs half naked, doing drugs, money money money, sex, shooting or hurting people you don't like, suing someone because they looked at you funny, destroying English with street slang, the list goes on. People that live in places like this man haven't been exposed to and brainwashed by the same things the rest of us are. I'm only 32 and don't want to sound like a boomer, but the internet and social media really are ruining EVERYTHING. No ifs, ands, or buts.
@@Calgac it was actually Florgius Fligglesmub II
good that this has made you have that realization! That is growth! now just apply it to your life and work on yourself and make the changes! you can learn to forgive, let shit go, and be a loving person!
Yup if you google… “is there anyone in the world that hasn’t slept in years” this man pops up.. so I APPROVE OF THIS MESSAGE!!
Dude is the ultimate party animal, 24/7 drinking homemade wine and smoking cigs.
and unlimited rice
He just has Pablo Escobar quality
And home made meth
Hunter, Biden could learn a lot from this guy.
Dude needs to smoke some proper weed to relax and get some sleep
The kindness of this couple, words cannot express it. May God bless him and his wife.
We need more of this in the world, less hate and more love.
I'm a Vietnamese myself, have heard of this incredible story a few times, still not figured out why this man hasn't slept since 1962, until you share it to the whole world. Like, yeah, many people here in the comment section seem to know why, and it's really cool. Thank you guys so much!
Gonna name my kid after you, Phuc
@@costcotheballer8171 why is that?
@@phucnguyenhong3388 you are an inspiration
@@costcotheballer8171 inspiration for what? Still don't get it.
@@phucnguyenhong3388 Phuc man it ain't that hard to get
I have a Vietnamese friend and he is currently living in the US. He couldn't sleep either. He told me he was South Vietnamese soldier during the war, he got injuried by the incoming Vi Ci RPG, the blast caused him sleepless for 40+ years. Probably the explosion and the shocks caused his his nerve system went down
That is so intense. It probably has to do with damage in the vagus nerve. I suffer from gastritis/gerd and it is so difficult to sleep and stay asleep.
@@DeathByDrone-ORmk84 smoke a joint
@@magistic345 😂😂😂
how is it sciantifically possible
@@magistic345 make sure it is indica not sativa. Indica will help you sleep.
My grandfather was in vietnam war. He wasnt a drinker but definitely a smoker. Lived to almost 90 passed from alzheimeirs. He did not sleep at night. He would nap but i remember mom saying he didn't sleep at night. He was on medication for anxiety and depression but i guess even that wasn't enough to calm his brain. Somehow i have inherited this and so has my son. I have to have the tv on so i dont think and my son has had troubles sleeping at night as long as i can remember. School was a nightmare! I hope he finds the peace he needs to finally be able to rest.
My dad suffered something similar but not from ptsd, rather excessive use of ephedrine through the 90’s. It was a common pre workout supplement, but stored in his body fat for nearly a decade after it was banned in the us. Every time he attempted sleep his body would shut down but his brain was firing on all cylinders so to speak. Powerful sleeping pills would do nothing but force on hallucinations. He’s good now, which is a bonus but still was scary as a kid living with somebody who never slept.
would have made it hard to sneak out at night with a parent that never slept 😄
That sounds so hard to live with
damn man, I've had trouble sleeping ON ephedrine but never off it, that's pretty terrifying
Was it Stacker?
@@Amita8505 I’m not too sure. I remember it being a large red bottle of pills
My dad was in the Vietnam war he also could stay alert with his eyes closed he always said he was just resting his eyes he could sit there looking like he was asleep but heard & was able to respond to a conversation while "resting his eyes" he did mention that while being in the war they had to sleep with one eye open because they could get their throat slit by the Vietnam soldiers if you fell completely asleep
when you fight for your land you must not let your enemies sleep. all respect to vietnam soldiers, all condolescences to the US workers who lived that hell in the name of imperialism
@@andremelloz Embarrassing take lol.
@@sadscientisthououinkyouma1867 Embarrassing comment, if you think his words are not true then say it with arguments
stupid war on innocent people living in peace ,
he were a killer , of course he would forget about sleeping
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the Vietnamese people are so generous, feeding two random guys who showed up at their house. I thought that was so kind
My family my mom side from the Philippines many south Asian countries have great hospitality
It's more normal outside North America and a couple of European countries, still a very kind act :)
normal where I come from, my mum used to make loads of people breakfast! (Northern Ireland)
HAHAHA, WITH THE CUT THEY GOT FROM THE FRUIT SELLER, $10, for $3 worth of fruit, and the money the old bastard brings to the town with people looking to visit him….the whole country is a scam. I first went there in 1985, almost 30 years later my Vietnamese wife is laughing at the idiot kid being suckered. Perfect example of Vietnamese pig farmers, wants money for doctors but he has 3 houses, $4,000 in pigs….just another drunk in a country full of them. You can see a Dr. there for $3. You bunch of fools. I speak Vietnamese and they were talking about how they can get money from the moron American.
Everybody around the world do that with the exception of Europeans and Americans. You can go to an European house and if you weren’t invited for dinner they will eat in front of you. But if you go to anybody else in Africa, Philippines, India, Vietnam I’ll just say this, every country in Asia they will feed you. 🙏🏽
This was an enjoyable project to experience. Really nice job!
Amazed at what the human condition can do. Sleeplessness, alcohol and smokes for years and yet still trucking. Most of us would be dead at 65 living this way for years but not this guy.
Body can only take so much and eventually it will give out. Still you have to wonder how the hell its gotten him this far. Damn. Respect
He LOOKS GREAT!
He's got way better food than we do and If he lives at seaside It also helps
He's Robot
You can eat perfect sleep perfect and exercise perfect the body still gives out the waves of time take a price no matter what you do.
@@sweettooth4527 the waves bro
I hope he will be healed of his sleeplessness and be able to sleep through the night. What a beautiful land and people. My love to everyone! It’s amazing not to sleep, yet have a productive, happy life. Amazing.
My dads best friend fought in the Vietnam war and to this day, we know better than to bring up that war around him. I can’t imagine what both he and the gentleman in this video went through in that war, but it must’ve been hell on earth if this poor gentle soul can’t even sleep. I wonder if he had nightmares about the war so he fought sleep and over time his body just got used to little to no sleep at all.
I think he sleeps a little...
@@lalboimanlun1230 exactly , other option it's impossible maybe he is not know when he slept suddenly. btw I America ruined theim lives
The people here are so nice and welcoming especially to Americans which is surprising considering how much we harmed them
@@foxinurboxthey harmed Americans too.
@@harrycgrace4504Việt nam xâm lược nước Mỹ hồi nào. Cho tôi biết
Great video. Well edited as well. I really want to visit Vietnam now.
Many years ago I went through a period of no sleep……it was horrible….literally felt like a Zombie for the few months I went through it. The weird part is I was traveling at the time with no sleep. Could not imagine this long without sleep.
Scientist says just by closing your eyes you can already gain energy even without sleeping. But for 61 years? Thats amazing! Have you heard the story about the man who never showers and only eat dead animals? But he's dead now. (RIP) They forced(?) him to shower.
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@@dcmjE yep, I heard him and found to be crazy story
@@dcmjE It was in Iran essentially he wanted a partner but he could never get one, eventually the village that took care of him convinced him to he wasn't forced he died fourd months after (he was in his 90s) Also I think his brain might have figured out how to process memory's without sleeping. (So he can essentially asleep while functioning.)
The part where he sat on the side of the bed and looked like he was thinking hit me pretty hard. That's what I do sometimes. I was in the Iraq war 03, and 05, diagnosed with PTSD in 04, found out I have Bipolar II disorder about 3 years ago. I was an opiate addict, and a lot of times I couldn't close my eye's and sleep unless I was loaded. Even now I have been sleeping in my computer chair for almost a year now. My bed is full of my clothes. The reason is when I lay down I feel like i'm dying, and I jump back awake. The fear that hits me is so hard I just ended up staying awake. So now I just stay in my computer chair, and if sleep comes, then it comes. I don't try to have a schedule anymore though. This is the first time i've ever talked about it.
Sorry to hear this! It’s important to talk about it. In war you see the worst that human beings can do to each other. It must be very difficult to pretend all is “normal” when you know how things can be…. It’s like living in a parallel universe and somehow people around you seem to not be able to relate to what you have experienced. I wish you much betterment!
Man this makes me so sad to hear. That must be horrrific. I hope you'll find peace. If you haven't considered seaking trauma-therapy please do consider it. Wish you all the best!
@Em K I’d really encourage seeking diagnosis and treatment! There’s a treatment called EMDR which is life-changing and really effective. Wishing you the best.
Good luck hombre, have you tried smoking bud?
Thank you for your service. I pray for your peace and healing from the traumatic experiences that you suffered all to serve our country. May GOD bless you in Jesus name!❤
I sometimes cant sleep for days because of chronic pain, I feel this mans struggle, yet hes such an inspiration having 3 houses and a beautiful family not letting his problems stop him from achieving his dreams. I hope I can do the same things this man has done and be happy.
He's a liar and youre a FOOL
Love how you explore local cultures!
Its fascinating how he can function normally without sleep. Even if he does sleep for a few minutes or 2 hours, it couldn't be enough for a normal person. Your body will be weak and feel lightheaded. It's amazing and sad at the same time. Maybe you're right, the war made him like this, and the fact that he still wouldn't share why is very heartbreaking. Imagine maybe he's lived almost 80% of his life fearing to get his mind be at peace and now he just wanted to sleep. He deserves to sleep soundly especially in his age.
The body make some adaptation that's why he can function normally, it's rare condition. most people will experience psychosis if they not sleep for several days, but some people will not show any symptom, most people out there struggle to sleep including me.
It’s actually not sad at all if anything he is lucky/gifted. Humans would be so much more productive if we didn’t need to sleep
@@jayforex96 ...yes what you said; most of us adults do actually struggle to sleep. Just, at some point, most of us do finally fall asleep.
@@mmm__we Right. He looks happy and calm, so I wouldn't necessarily say it's sad. Although at the same time he might be hurting inside.
No your just gullible and believe this story 😂😂
He seems like such a nice man and his wife and sons! Wish them much happiness in life
It’s my dream to travel like you . With a local guide ,chatting with the locals ,visiting non-popular palaces ,small towns and villages ❤
Ik why he hasnt slept for 60+ years.
It has to do with war and the PTSD u mentioned, he had such a psychological trauma and distress the brain or his body thought to stay awake in alert aka symphatic response which is a alert and flight response. (Im a med student so ik) mind u a anesthesia and herbal medicine might cure this but since he is 80 years old his glands must have weakened so thats why he hasnt been able to sleep bjt if treatment happened earlier he may have been able to sleep more. As you showed us that he could sleep for 1-3 hours if he drank wine - the wine reduces blood pressure so that's why he is able to sleep. Due to no sleep for long time his body has adjusted soo far that its normal for him and he cant be tired or drowsy as easily. However if he still wants to sleep and soon he could if he comes to u.s. or any country who is top 5 in medical advancements. And a neurosurgeon or psychiatrist may help him alot. Although it would be expensive 40 - 70k and rehab money + prescription
That's not how trauma or ptsd work.
alcohol has the opposite effect on me.
This man got to national TV in a show where they searched for peculiar cases some 15-20 years ago, he hasn't aged that much, and the night shots were quite similar to how he was back then.
I worked with a man who experienced a very traumatic experience when he was a teenager. As a result his ptsd prevented him from sleeping ever again allegedly. We worked together in a restaurant kitchen and he smoked cigarettes and seldom ate as well. Once or twice a year he would visit a hospital and they would put him under to be a able to sleep. Despite this, he was always a great worker, level headed, and looked young for his age. I believe he was nearly 60 years old or older but until I learned this I believed he was in his early forties. He was in great physical shape as well.
PTSD is one hell of a condition, I’ve known people who wake up in the middle of the night pretending to shoot a machine gun and screaming.
did he feel tired though? like an everlasting insomnia? or was he simply never tired
This is exactly the comment I was looking for I have ptsd and I legit barely sleep
@@khoya he always said he wished he could sleep and that he wanted to sleep like everyone else. But he said he was used to it and didn’t really feel tired. Sometimes he would be tired like everyone else after a busy shift.
@@wildbill3811 so what do he do when he tired? or at night its still doesnt make sense to me
Drew lives the life man . Travelled the world and back and brings joy everywhere he goes.
Are you the nobody who shot 2pac?
I love his energy
Yup. Lucky him.
your content is very good drew, keep it up!
This could actually be an incredibly sad story. I met a man once who had terrible sleep at night because of his night terrors from the war. So it wasn't just that he couldn't sleep, it was also because he was just too terrified to go to sleep. I suspect this could be a similar situation. Poor guy, I hope he finds peace and restful sleep.
I suggest you educate yourself, I was tortured and abused for many years as a child and I used to wet myself and hide under my bed and I still have nightmares but zero sleep is absolutely impossible!!!!!! Look up ffi it’s fatal familial insomnia and that slowly progresses until they get no sleep then they die within a month or 2, they are left brain dead and hallucinating non stop. Our bodies need sleep. This man MUST have micro sleeps and somehow he’s become able to get enough sleep from that, similar to a sniper on duty does. No matter what trauma a person goes through, eventually they will fall asleep. It’s hilarious lots of idiots here think it’s possible!! 😂😂
I suggest you educate yourself, I was tortured and abused for many years as a child and I used to wet myself and hide under my bed and I still have nightmares but zero sleep is absolutely impossible!!!!!! Look up ffi it’s fatal familial insomnia and that slowly progresses until they get no sleep then they die within a month or 2, they are left brain dead and hallucinating non stop. Our bodies need sleep. This man MUST have micro sleeps and somehow he’s become able to get enough sleep from that, similar to a sniper on duty does. No matter what trauma a person goes through, eventually they will fall asleep. It’s hilarious lots of idiots here think it’s possible!! 😂😂
No this guy has to be special. Most people will die in or around ten days without sleep.
@@arsonfly Agreed. I have heard of sleep deprivation experiments from the 60s where people were healthy/fit people were forced to stay awake for around a month, and within around 1-3 weeks (Depending on the individuals) they were pretty much mentally done and legit hallucinating and even having waking dreams and when the month was over a lot of them went insane and even the ones that were least affected were noticeably changed, so yeah, this guy is a absolute miracle on 2 legs :)
In my prime I once tried staying awake for as long as possible and was getting towards the 2 day mark, drifting in and out, then I was done/crashed even though I still tried to stay awake and I ended up sleeping like a log for nearly a full day, lolz :)
@@jordanphilipperris Only takes like 4-5 days to start hallucinating.
Maybe the bigger story is how incredibly friendly Mr Ngoc and his family are. Two strangers show up and you basically had a sleep-over (even if he didn't sleep he was in PJ's). That attitude and the scenery makes me want to visit Vietnam. I've been to Thailand and they're super friendly too. Maybe this part of Vietnam is friendlier? Amazing trip. Great video.
Thank you so so much for this video! So interesting and intriguing
Our brains are very powerful. I'd love to see him get diagnosed and maybe get some help with his PTSD. Bless his heart, all the people there seem so kind and happy.
You mean "we are very powerful". Not "our brains". We don't *have* brains, we *are* brains. None of our body is separate from the other parts. There aren't even actual "parts" of the body. We only made up the "parts" so we could itemize them and differentiate where or what needed medical attention. Where does your head really end and your neck ACTUALLY begin? Our bodies are one big unit. We are our bodies, not something inhabiting a body like a pilot in a mechanical robot suit. Not how it works.
Back to the sleepless man; do you think prescription meds would help him if he could obtain some?
@@StrangeScaryNewEngland If hes made it this far to the age of 80 and still going , hes probably better just carrying on , a lot of prescription meds have long lists of side effects probably not something an old man would benefit from , plus heavy drinking of alcohol and prescrip meds is not a good idea either ... if anything it would make matters worse
Smokes like a chimney, drinks like a fish 🐠…and if he does sleep it’s little to no sleep ..yet he is over 80 and still very active..he is super human..👍🏽😀
this dude is not just a super human but hes super cute with such a beautiful heart and lovely family. lots of respect and best wishes for him and his lovely family. they really made me want to visit Vietnam.
Same here
If he had not slept for this long, or anywhere NEAR this long, he would be in some government lab right now. Poor man just has PTSD and a substance abuse problem from self medicating. Heartbreaking.
He doesnt sleep he just dozes off
So he gets like 4 hours worth of sleep for 5 days which ks still crazy
Long time viewer first time commenter: I have two questions for you Drew.
1. When you say that you were sitting there with him not speaking but smiling. Have you thought about using google translate you can download it offline and have full conversations in most languages.
2. Can you setup a go fund me or something to raise money for this man to get some top of the line research done on him? I’d love to donate. To help him and learn more about him from a scientific standpoint.
Thanks for the great video and safe travels.
Please Upvote so drew can hopefully see and respond to my comment!
It’s more fun to not use technology in situations like this. And the go fund me is a good idea although I needed to do it before I launched the video
The translator man and the people was so friendly. I love Vietnam.
Def shout out to the translator. I am always amazed if people help RUclipsrs like this.
Drew, it may just be because of my extensive exposure to Vietnamese/Lao/Hmong culture, but I could literally feel the temperatures and smell the humidity in the air in the scenes. I felt the humbleness of these people and could even taste the food you were eating at this man's house that his wife cooked. Thank you so much for travelling and producing this video, it truly gave me some nostalgia with this culture.
I can smell the brown stuff on your nose
You could definitely feel the humidity and temperature just by watching footage of them. Especially when you've spent time in similar environments before.
@@HappyAquatics lmao 🤣
@@WilliamJackson-ig3qb yeah "definitely" felt the humidity through my monitor. DEFINITELY.
@@Will-cj8vp Its a sensation you get when you looked back at the footage of similar environments you've been in. I guess you have never been outside of your basement, or just lack the basic visual sense thats all.
My neighbor smoked until 91. She died 6 days after Dr's made her quit & she was healthy. Our local hospital was absorbed by a bigger corporation and was going to refuse treatment unless she quit... so she died.
Such a super happy, content person (hence healthy) & a Dr made her unhappy.
If they've made it that long, leave em alone!!
Nobody encouraged him to quit smoking so you’re just coming up with that yourself
@@Chopper140 wrong. Obviously she was 91 and getting slower & forgetful (not dementia though) but her heart was good, ZERO medications. They didn't encourage her to quit, but basically forced her to quit. We have one hospital, we live out in the middle of nowhere, & they wasn't going to do ANY procedures unless she quit. Like the colonosopy she needed.
The week the family (via Dr's "demands") took her cigarettes... she died.
She moved in with her son a daughter-in-law a couple months earlier because she kept leaving stove on & almost burnt the house down.
Her daughter-in-law kept pushing for what doc said.
It's awful coincidental she lived 91 years & days after she quit... going into withdrawal at that age... she said I'm out ✌️
Leave em alone if they've made it that damn far in good health.
@@carter_1 I believe what you said about her but I’m talking about him. Nobody told him to quit smoking. It’s true that when somebody has smoked that long like my great great uncle who lived to 103, he smoked about two packs a day for most of his life, but the last years were extremely harsh
@@carter_1 my thing is that you’re in here who isn’t a doctor but you’re saying basically that every old person who smokes should just keep smoking
Drew my Dad used to love watching your videos, but he's no longer with me. During lockdown we watched your videos together and he really liked it since we couldn't travel. How i wish i could watch your videos with him 😭😭😭😭💔
this is the reality, it's hard to accept. already feeling it inside.
@@Tutanchat feels like giving up this life sometimes
@@Lendir_unboxing_19
Stay strong Michelle, my condolences to you.. life must go on, please don't give up!
@@Lendir_unboxing_19 no man.. I am 31 yrs old & single. I know the transition of my maturity level from childhood to this stage. I have accepted the reality, the truth of nature's law, won't lie, I have those fears as well. we should try to make our brain/thinking/experiences like how a diamond is made. sometimes irresponsive state of mind helps a lot. you are not alone, we all are into this painful sometimes fun journey😮💨😐
Stop sobbing and move on!😂
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What I found even more fascinating is that how friendly they were, they welcomed 2 random people into their house and fed them lunch. That’s the kinda stuff you never see in the west
Down south people are friendly like that
@@venicec3310 you mean the southern us states or south asia
that's because in the west strangers are more violent and these stories usually end in Murder (In the west)
@@venicec3310 Not me unless you seem really nice. My town is in the top 40 cities for murder per capita despite having a really small population. I can't wait to move out
@@Spider-man612 think he means south orf the equater
That poor man has PTSD and just cant sleep. Probably is reminded of the times when he was in the war. Maybe he really wants to sleep but thinks soo much of the war.. When I saw him I felt like wanting to hug him and just hear him talk about what his life was before the war and everything.
This guy gave "living life to the fullest" a whole new meaning
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Wouldn’t quite say “fullest” is taking cat naps, smoking like a fish and drinking like a chimney.
The moment you stated he was in war in vietnam, i knew why he can't sleep. I know a vietnamese guy that was in the war. He seen unspeakable horrors. Bless this man's soul, may he find rest in peace some day.
Yeah see something bad enough you stay awake.
Anyone who has ever had a loved one who is a functional alcoholic with PTSD from fighting in a war can draw stark comparisons here. This sweet old man reminds me of my angel father may his soul rest in peace. My heart felt warm watching this; he reminds me of my dad so much. 😞
Take care man
My mother in-law doesn’t sleep at all for weeks at a time. She will sleep an hour or two at the most as well. I would love for you to interview her and maybe find out if there are similar reasons for this condition.
Such an interesting story!
I have relatives who live a very similar life in a rural area of China. They don't need as much sleep despite being older as well. They aren't 80 but definitely in their 60s.
I think it's a combination of things: Being older, where you're generally slower and as a result, don't require as much rest. A very very simplistic life style: small area farming, none of the large modern-day worries and just having a consistent and self-sufficient job for income.
Home cooking is something they say contributes to their health as well. They only eat out during special occasions. Possibly 4 ~ 6 times max a year. Even then, it's similar to what you had; it's still almost homecooked food at that point. Little--to-no preservatives or processed ingredients.
They do drink and smoke as well. They go to sleep around midnight - 1am and wake around 5am.
Maybe that's the secret to old age?
It is just genetics, basicaly if you get lucky with genetics lottery you can do what my grandfather did in his life, drugs use, heavy alcohol drinking/smoking and yet he lived with 0 health issues untill 91, he died when he fell down from the stairs in his house actualy.
Death: if you don't sleep in 11 days, you will die.
Thai Ngoc: hold my rice wine!
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That's true I was hospitalized because I couldn't sleep for 10 days, my eyes looked and felt like sandpaper, my body was roiling in pain, and I could not make sense of much of anything, I did almost die. With that said if somehow he is telling the truth, then he is the world record holder, replacing the previous record of 264 hours of no sleep, a record I almost accidentally, but did not, beat. Pretty sure I woulda just died if I went any longer. It hurts a lot.
@@MikeUltra101 Well that old man sleeps so thats why that doesnt happen to him. take in count that he spends half his time in his other house all alone. probably sleeps there
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My grandpa is the opposite, he sleeps all the time and only wakes up to eat, drink and for a short walk. He is 89 now and he is doing it for 20 years now. He also can sleep everywhere even when it is loud and the lights are on. I can make it happen, that you interview him, he can also tell a lot of stories from WW2.
What stories could your grandpa have from WW2? If he is 89 then he was born in 1933-34. The war ended in 1945. So he would have been 11. He could have been in the Korean war at the very end, but deff not WW2.
Not everyone is tucked away safely in America his grand dad could've been a child in Japan during the war or in Europe somewhere ur comment shows your stupidity
@@Thomk121 u do know that people in Europe can be involved directly in ww2 without being a soldier right?
Well that's truly amazing..his ability to sleep so well under any circumstances,when most people over 50 struggle to sleep .
WTF your grandpa is literally me😂😂😂
So i didnt sleep tonight either.. im to busy binging binsky videos :) this one was amazing btw
I was really worried that I was not able to sleep for the past 2 days properly due to cold ,but this seriously made my realize that sleep is a gift and I am gifted
weird u supposed to sleep more if ur sick right 🤔
How is sleep a gift ? its a natural need everyones bodies need
It's very unique. I don't wanna say he has ptsd without seeing if he meets all the dsm criteria, but the war clearly had an impact on his psyche. Physiologically speaking (regardless of sleeping), he is a super human, to be 80 years, drink and smoke that much and work so hard, should bring his body to exhaustion. I think its sad that he wants to sleep and can't, it must be torture. But if not sleeping so long when he finally does it might not be good. Wish him health, strength and sleep.
Is he cgi
His son looks so much like him. Hope they all continue in good health for many years.
Yeah, he's living proof that sleep is overrated, which I already knew, but this was nice confirmation.
@@atlasgunther8947 lol wtf
@@atlasgunther8947 i think you might be right
@@atlasgunther8947 sleep isn’t overrated 😂
There is NO way this guy has not slept since 1962. Look up actual peer-reviewed studies. The longest (tested) sleep deprivation in humans was 11 days. Even in cases of Fatal Familial Insomnia, the duration of survival is up to 36 months.
This was both beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. I truly hope this beautiful man can find peace and get some sleep!
do you actually believe he doesnt sleep?
He does
He passes out for an hour or two like they said. 💔
@@shamkay832 yeah i do believe he only gets a couple of hours of sleep per night. It's called complex PTSD amongst many other MH and neurogical issues associated.
@@regant.cameron8237 yeah I get that but still, going on 1or 2 hoyrs of sleep each night is really no sleep at all. Obviously the caption gets more clicks views. It's still awfully sad though 💔
@shaM KAY yes he sleeps.if he didn't his body would.shut down there is no way don't believe it
for someone who doesn't sleep i'm surprised at how strong he is, i mean he do things and walked here and there just fine wow just wow also he is smiling everytime, bless you 🙏🏻
That's because we're brainwashed into thinking sleep is somehow healthy. If that were true he'd be dead long ago. I only slept 1 hour a day for nearly a month with no negative side-effects. Doctors are told that if the body doesn't sleep after day 11 it dies. Lience is full of lies.
the body gets used to anything and learns to adjust
@@tattie_akembaeyubeh1051 its impossible to not sleep
@@mrpoopybuttface idk i havent rlly slept in a year and just got an appointment in a sleep lab, 10+mg of melatonin does pretty much nothing, unhealthy ways like alcohol or other substances can put me to sleep w a larger dose but its obviously incredibly unhealthy
I don't believe the story.
it would be interesting to have him agree to see a sleep specialist with a camera and see the tests they run. I think it could also benefit him if he agreed to talk to a professional about the war. Perhaps talk and learn about PTSD. Of course, consent is key but nonetheless, it would be good for him if he had access.
sure... make money out of it
To unwrap that now might kill him.. his brain is making him live the in the moment, and he seems happy and non violent.
It looks like he has micro-sleeps every minute, where he gets few seconds of REM Sleep
@@giusepperaciti1591 maybe the rice wine helps activate it for him.
@@giusepperaciti1591 I absolutely agree with you. Sleep patterns are very complex. As someone with narcolepsy I can assure you that this is what happens with our disorder. It's not that we sleep all of the time, but rather in short bursts. We enter into REM within less than 5 minutes after falling asleep. We also don't remain asleep for long periods of time. Sometimes narcoleptics can also enter into REM while wide awake. I suspect that this dude has some rare form of hyper insomnia. His lack of sleep has definitely reaped havoc on his body after all those years. To be honest, I'm surprised he's still alive. His heart must be a ticking time bomb. I couldn't help but notice the part where Drew shakes his hand. The dude was lethargic like an SOB. It may be because he was having a microsleep, as you stated.
Fascinating story and overall culture there. Thank you Drew for sharing your travels and peoples’ stories!
This could very well be the video that I enjoyed the most. It was so magical and beautiful. Vietnam 🇻🇳 and its people are absolutely amazing. God bless this country and its citizens. 🙌❤️
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Absolutely, that is why I moved here. Amazing country
I feel bad for him, I hope he gets help with his sleep because he seem to suffer a lot.
However it's SO amazing that he is still alive and healthy!!
@Petey Damn lol that's a long time I'm glad you survived that!
@Petey lol alcohol is as far as I'll go bro 🤣
@Petey but I don't judge, I've never touched anything other than weed so I'm no where near your level! 🤣
@@user-v2y3k24qcrz not sleeping at all would indeed kill you but as Drew said this man does sleep but only for 1 or 2 hours a night.
I can relate to gus story, ny husband was just recently diagnosed with sleep apnea, in 7 years, the longest period i have seen him sleep is 2 hours, but usually he is wide awake every 35 minutes, and on weekends, he naps all throughout the day with any little down time. I would love to see you going back to Vietnam, after finding a doctor that may be able to do a sleep study on him and see how is brain operates.
does he have obstructive or central?
Getting a pillow wedge might help.
His experience in the war is the reason why he cannot sleep.
I lost sleep when my husband passed on. Thanks to Dr. Aliu of Primus Hospitals Ltd.
I was asked to always remain back in the office, working until I get very tired. Eventually I started sleeping until I became fully healed.
Thanks to Dr. Aliu, Thanks to God
Difference between losing sleep for a few days and not sleeping for years. One is possible, the other is not.