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'''Sleep''' was, in "every sentient being in the [[universe]]", an essential ([[TV]]: ''[[Sleep No More (TV story)|Sleep No More]]'') periodic state of physiological rest during which the body was not active and the mind was unconscious. Both the [[human]] and [[Gallifreyan]] species slept with their | '''Sleep''' was, in "every sentient being in the [[universe]]", an essential ([[TV]]: ''[[Sleep No More (TV story)|Sleep No More]]'') periodic state of physiological rest during which the [[body]] was not active and the [[mind]] was unconscious. Both the [[human]] and [[Gallifreyan]] species slept with their [[eye]]s closed. However, while humans normally required a full [[night]]'s sleep, Gallifreyans could make do with as little as an hour. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Highlanders (novelisation)|The Highlanders]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Davros (audio story)|Davros]]'') The Doctor was known to have extra adventures while their companions were asleep. ([[HOMEVID|HOMEVID:]] ''[[Bad Night (home video)|Bad Night]]'', ''[[Clara and the TARDIS (home video)|Clara and the TARDIS]]'') In [[emoji]], 😴 was the symbol used to denote a sleep state. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'') | ||
A shorter form of sleeping was known as [[Nap|napping]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time and the Rani (TV story)|Time and the Rani]]'') | |||
The transitional state between waking and sleeping was known as [[Hypnagogia]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Belly of the Beast (audio story)|The Belly of the Beast]]'') | |||
== Humans == | |||
Even while having difficulty falling asleep during the night, a human would still experience short periods of [[non-REM sleep]]. | Even while having difficulty falling asleep during the night, a human would still experience short periods of [[non-REM sleep]]. | ||
A human experiencing [[nightmare]]s could try to perform the following actions in the sleep to wake up: | A human experiencing [[nightmare]]s could try to perform the following actions in the sleep to wake up: | ||
# concentrating, which would shift the | # concentrating, which would shift the [[brainwave]]s from [[Theta wave|theta]] to [[gamma wave|gamma]] and [[beta wave|beta]]; | ||
# observing things not present in ordinary life, which would alert the brain that it is sleeping; | # observing things not present in ordinary life, which would alert the [[brain]] that it is sleeping; | ||
# screaming, which would stimulate the [[amygdala]] and cause an upsurge of [[adrenaline]], forcing the brain to open the eyes to assess the threat; | # screaming, which would stimulate the [[amygdala]] and cause an upsurge of [[adrenaline]], forcing the brain to open the eyes to assess the threat; | ||
# blinking, which could cause the same action in real life; | # blinking, which could cause the same action in real life; | ||
# running. | # running. | ||
In addition, [[Tanya Adeola]] had a theory that a brain in [[REM sleep|REM]] had a certain rhythm and that switching it to the heavy beat of alpha might cause awakening. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Stone House (novel)|The Stone House]]'') | In addition, [[Tanya Adeola]] had a theory that a brain in [[REM sleep|REM]] had a certain rhythm and that switching it to the heavy beat of [[alpha wave|alpha]] might cause awakening. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Stone House (novel)|The Stone House]]'') | ||
Although a sleeping individual appeared entirely inactive, some functions of | Although a sleeping individual appeared entirely inactive, some functions of their brain were actually more active than during wakefulness. The high amplitude brain waves known as [[delta wave]]s were associated with sleep. ([[TV]]: ''[[Kinda (TV story)|Kinda]]'') When sleeping, series of [[thought]]s, images, or [[emotion]]s known as [[dream]]s could occur. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Monster (TV story)|The Time Monster]]'') | ||
During a certain stage of sleep, humans experienced an almost complete [[paralysis]] of the body, which prevented them from getting hurt while acting out the movements occurring in their dreams. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dry Pilgrimage (novel)|Dry Pilgrimage]]'') | During a certain stage of sleep, humans experienced an almost complete [[paralysis]] of the body, which prevented them from getting hurt while acting out the movements occurring in their dreams. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dry Pilgrimage (novel)|Dry Pilgrimage]]'') | ||
Sleep occurred naturally, but could also be induced through [[soporific]] substances, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Name of the Doctor (TV story)|The Name of the Doctor]]'') technological [[Delta wave augmenter|augmentation]] of the delta waves, ([[TV]]: ''[[Kinda (TV story)|Kinda]]'') or [[hypnosis]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Machines (TV story)|The War Machines]]'') | Sleep occurred naturally, but could also be induced through [[soporific]] substances, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Name of the Doctor (TV story)|The Name of the Doctor]]'') technological [[Delta wave augmenter|augmentation]] of the delta waves, ([[TV]]: ''[[Kinda (TV story)|Kinda]]'') or [[hypnosis]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Machines (TV story)|The War Machines]]'') | ||
[[Jack Harkness]] once claimed that he doesn't sleep. ([[TV]]: ''[[Ghost Machine (TV story)|Ghost Machine]]'') | |||
== Time Lords == | |||
Young [[Time Lord]]s and [[Gallifreyan]]s, such as [[Susan Foreman|Susan]], needed more sleep than older Time Lords, but much less than humans. Once they past into their first maturation, they only needed one or two hours a night. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Sorcerer's Apprentice (novel)|The Sorcerer's Apprentice]]'') | |||
Indeed, [[the Doctor]] did not require much sleep. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Retail Therapy (audio story)|Retail Therapy]]'', ''[[World Enough and Time (audio story)|World Enough and Time]]'', [[HOMEVID]]: ''[[Good Night (home video)|Good Night]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[Knock Knock (TV story)|Knock Knock]]'') Though they did not do so often, ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Their Finest Hour (audio story)|Their Finest Hour]]'') the Doctor did sleep on occasion, ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Unknown (audio story)|The Unknown]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[Sleep No More (TV story)|Sleep No More]]'') particularly after [[regeneration]], ([[TV]]: ''[[Sleep No More (TV story)|Sleep No More]]''; [[TV]]: ''[[Spearhead from Space (TV story)|Spearhead from Space]]'', ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]'', ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]'', ''[[Time and the Rani (TV story)|Time and the Rani]]'', ''[[The Christmas Invasion (TV story)|The Christmas Invasion]]'', ''[[Deep Breath (TV story)|Deep Breath]]'', ''[[The Woman Who Fell to Earth (TV story)|The Woman Who Fell to Earth]]'') a big [[lunch]], ([[TV]]: ''[[Sleep No More (TV story)|Sleep No More]]''; [[TV]]: ''[[The Two Doctors (TV story)|The Two Doctors]]'') when overheated, ([[TV]]: "[[All Roads Lead to Rome]]") or when no one was looking, ([[TV]]: ''[[Sleep No More (TV story)|Sleep No More]]''; [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The War Valeyard (audio story)|The War Valeyard]]'') and the [[Tenth Doctor]] did have [[The Doctor's TARDIS bedroom|a bedroom]] aboard [[the TARDIS]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)|A Rose by Any Other Name]]'') | |||
The [[Eighth Doctor]] claimed only to need a little sleep "every [[month]] or seven". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The War Valeyard (audio story)|The War Valeyard]]'') The Doctor often expressed that "Sleep is for [[tortoise]]s", specifically in their [[Third Doctor|third]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scales of Injustice (novel)|The Scales of Injustice]]'', ''[[Deadly Reunion (novel)|Deadly Reunion]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Mists of Time (audio story)|The Mists of Time]]'') [[fourth incarnation|fourth]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'') [[fifth incarnation|fifth]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[A Requiem for the Doctor (audio story)|A Requiem for the Doctor]]'') [[Seventh Doctor|seventh]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Red (audio story)|Red]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Timewyrm: Exodus (novel)|Timewyrm: Exodus]]''), [[Eighth Doctor|eighth]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Other Lives (audio story)|Other Lives]]'') [[Tenth Doctor|tenth]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Last Dodo (novel)|The Last Dodo]]'') and [[twelfth incarnation]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Knock Knock (TV story)|Knock Knock]]'') Nevertheless, the Twelfth Doctor thought that sleep was wonderful. ([[TV]]: ''[[Sleep No More (TV story)|Sleep No More]]'') | |||
[[Romana II]] claimed to be able to sleep [[standing|standing up]], in an effort to assuage [[Chris Parsons]]'s concerns. Chris thought he detected a "slight smirk" when he questioned her on this. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Shada (novelisation)|Shada]]'') | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:11, 31 March 2023
Sleep was, in "every sentient being in the universe", an essential (TV: Sleep No More) periodic state of physiological rest during which the body was not active and the mind was unconscious. Both the human and Gallifreyan species slept with their eyes closed. However, while humans normally required a full night's sleep, Gallifreyans could make do with as little as an hour. (PROSE: The Highlanders, AUDIO: Davros) The Doctor was known to have extra adventures while their companions were asleep. (HOMEVID: Bad Night, Clara and the TARDIS) In emoji, 😴 was the symbol used to denote a sleep state. (TV: Smile)
A shorter form of sleeping was known as napping. (TV: Time and the Rani)
The transitional state between waking and sleeping was known as Hypnagogia. (AUDIO: The Belly of the Beast)
Humans[[edit] | [edit source]]
Even while having difficulty falling asleep during the night, a human would still experience short periods of non-REM sleep.
A human experiencing nightmares could try to perform the following actions in the sleep to wake up:
- concentrating, which would shift the brainwaves from theta to gamma and beta;
- observing things not present in ordinary life, which would alert the brain that it is sleeping;
- screaming, which would stimulate the amygdala and cause an upsurge of adrenaline, forcing the brain to open the eyes to assess the threat;
- blinking, which could cause the same action in real life;
- running.
In addition, Tanya Adeola had a theory that a brain in REM had a certain rhythm and that switching it to the heavy beat of alpha might cause awakening. (PROSE: The Stone House)
Although a sleeping individual appeared entirely inactive, some functions of their brain were actually more active than during wakefulness. The high amplitude brain waves known as delta waves were associated with sleep. (TV: Kinda) When sleeping, series of thoughts, images, or emotions known as dreams could occur. (TV: The Time Monster)
During a certain stage of sleep, humans experienced an almost complete paralysis of the body, which prevented them from getting hurt while acting out the movements occurring in their dreams. (PROSE: Dry Pilgrimage)
Sleep occurred naturally, but could also be induced through soporific substances, (TV: The Name of the Doctor) technological augmentation of the delta waves, (TV: Kinda) or hypnosis. (TV: The War Machines)
Jack Harkness once claimed that he doesn't sleep. (TV: Ghost Machine)
Time Lords[[edit] | [edit source]]
Young Time Lords and Gallifreyans, such as Susan, needed more sleep than older Time Lords, but much less than humans. Once they past into their first maturation, they only needed one or two hours a night. (PROSE: The Sorcerer's Apprentice)
Indeed, the Doctor did not require much sleep. (AUDIO: Retail Therapy, World Enough and Time, HOMEVID: Good Night, TV: Knock Knock) Though they did not do so often, (AUDIO: Their Finest Hour) the Doctor did sleep on occasion, (AUDIO: The Unknown, TV: Sleep No More) particularly after regeneration, (TV: Sleep No More; TV: Spearhead from Space, Robot, Castrovalva, Time and the Rani, The Christmas Invasion, Deep Breath, The Woman Who Fell to Earth) a big lunch, (TV: Sleep No More; TV: The Two Doctors) when overheated, (TV: "All Roads Lead to Rome") or when no one was looking, (TV: Sleep No More; AUDIO: The War Valeyard) and the Tenth Doctor did have a bedroom aboard the TARDIS. (COMIC: A Rose by Any Other Name)
The Eighth Doctor claimed only to need a little sleep "every month or seven". (AUDIO: The War Valeyard) The Doctor often expressed that "Sleep is for tortoises", specifically in their third, (PROSE: The Scales of Injustice, Deadly Reunion, AUDIO: The Mists of Time) fourth, (TV: The Talons of Weng-Chiang) fifth, (AUDIO: A Requiem for the Doctor) seventh, (AUDIO: Red, PROSE: Timewyrm: Exodus), eighth, (AUDIO: Other Lives) tenth, (PROSE: The Last Dodo) and twelfth incarnations. (TV: Knock Knock) Nevertheless, the Twelfth Doctor thought that sleep was wonderful. (TV: Sleep No More)
Romana II claimed to be able to sleep standing up, in an effort to assuage Chris Parsons's concerns. Chris thought he detected a "slight smirk" when he questioned her on this. (PROSE: Shada)
