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Extrinsic -> RE: Starvation (2/28/2004 12:29:54 PM)
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Jasmyn's Remarks are right on the money. Fasting has psychological ramifications that are cosmic for the person experiencing it. Motives should be examined carefully. This is not something you want to start a habit of.
I am not a doctor, so this advice only goes so far, but I have personal experience with fasting. Do not go for even one day without water. In fact, monitor the amount of water being consumed to insure that at least 32 OZ of water go in every day. If it's during a warm season when you might sweat, increase that to 64oz. minimum. It's hard to drink too much, and easy to drink too little. The size of the person can affect the amount of water needed - adjust as neccessary. Three days without water is likely to kill a person.
After three days, real pain starts to kick in from the hunger. The libido drops significantly, and often, people find it hard to sleep.
After seven days, dizzy spells are not uncommon. The persons activities should be controlled to limit driving or anything that can cause an accident.
After twelve days, it's possible to have mild hallucinations - bright spots, strange sounds.
After fourteen days, you're on your own. I can't tell you what happens.
When you come off a fast, you have to eat very small amounts of food for the first two days, or you will get the runs and stomach cramps. A cup of soup is a good first meal - like Lentil soup. It's bound to run right through you.
Someone who is diabetic can get horribly sick or even die after one day of fasting. If you can, check with your doctor before attempting the fast. Losing weight is not a valid reason for fasting (from a medical standpoint). Spiritual or meditiational reasons are often found acceptable.
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