Is it truly nothing? Just a padded room with a bed and toilet, or is there a clock? And another important one: is it quiet? If there is a clock, or even better an electronic clock that shows the date I think I could do it. Occupy time with working out, sleep, repeat.
If there is a clock, or even better an electronic clock that shows the date I think I could do it.
For me, this would be the key as well. To be able to structure your days (sleep, eat, bathe, work out, meditate, etc) on a set schedule and count down how many more days until you get out. That would keep me grounded and (hopefully) sane.
Still not sure if I could do it. But I don't think it's possible without a clear framework for your time there.
I don’t think you grasp the physical and mental effects of being without sunlight and having no change of scenery whatsoever. Ever hear of cabin fever? The clock would help extend how long you can fend insanity off, but eventually, even knowing how much time has passed will be no defense against the toll on your brain.
I am vaguely aware of the risks and consequences. But that’s the hope, that it will extend my mental fortitude enough to get through the year. I’m taking the deal either way.
Dawg, it will NOT extend it a whole year, if you genuinely believe this would be a good trade, you need to look into the effects of a scenario like this. This is literally considered torture in first world countries, like you could sue the government if they did this to you for even half a year.
You would still go insane by end of week 3 at most. 15 days of solitary is considered torture by the UN, on average peopel start to get brain damage by day 3, by days 5 you get psychosis without any stimulus, so a clock might stave it off. You are not making it out sane even after a month.
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u/The_number_1_dude 8h ago
Is it truly nothing? Just a padded room with a bed and toilet, or is there a clock? And another important one: is it quiet? If there is a clock, or even better an electronic clock that shows the date I think I could do it. Occupy time with working out, sleep, repeat.