More often than not, we underestimate just how big of a deal chronic sleep deprivation can be. We take sleep for something that can just be dealt with on a later date, something that is in the way of our work.
Sleep deprivation symptoms:
Common symptoms:
- Difficulties thinking, focusing & remembering
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Headaches
- Slowed reaction times
If you want to increase your quality of life and are sure that these things are not caused by increased stress or other possible factors, try improving your sleep hygiene & routine.
Severe symptoms:
- Trouble speaking clearly
- Uncontrollable eye movement
- Impaired judgment
- Impulsive/ reckless behavior
- Visual or tactile hallucinations
Health risks:
- Increase in blood pressure & heart rate
- High Cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Obesity (Lack of sleep can increase cravings)
Lack of sleep was also linked with a weaker immune…
