What are the side effects of lack of sleep?

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What are the side effects of lack of sleep?

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answered Oct 22, 2024 by Weewun (13,380 points)
The side effects of lack of sleep include confusion, poor judgement, hallucinations which include tactile and visual hallucinations, having poor judgment and making reckless and impulsive decisions, difficulty concentrating, feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, paranoid or even suicidal.

When you are extremely sleep deprived you also often have trouble speaking clearly, have uncontrollable eye movements called nystagmus, experience microsleeps, slow reflexes, have headaches, arm numbness and could eventually collapse.

The long-term effects of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders have also been associated with a wide range of deleterious health consequences including an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack, and stroke.

If you only get 3 hours a sleep for one night you will become dizzy the next day, may become confused, have a lower sex drive, weaken your immune system, won't be able to think clearly, have poor reflexes and increase your risk of diabetes, certain cancers and even could get into a car accident if you drive when only getting 3 hours of sleep.

When you only get 3 hours of sleep for the night you won't feel very good the next day.

Lack of sleep can shorten your life and affect your day to day well being and health and make you more prone to illnesses and diseases.

Getting enough sleep is very important to health and to give your body energy and allow the body to repair.

When you don't get enough sleep your body cannot function properly and your brain cannot function as well either and you can become dizzy, confused, have poor reflexes etc.

Sleep deficiency is linked to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression.

Sleep deficiency is also linked to a higher chance of injury in adults, teens, and children.

The one sleep habit that makes for a longer life is to set a bedtime and wake up time and go to bed and wake up at the same time each day and night.l

You should aim to get between 7 to 8 hours of sleep to stay healthy.

One habit that can contribute to insomnia is going to bed at different times each night.

No keeping a consistent bedtime can lead to insomnia as it disrupts your natural body clock.

Other things that can contribute to insomnia include too much noise or light, poor sleeping environment and daytime napping.

The scientifically best time to sleep is between the hours of 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM which is the golden hours of sleep.

The time that is best for sleep is between 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM which are considered the golden hours of sleep.

The golden hour of sleep is between the hours of 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Going to sleep between the hours of 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM is considered the golden hours of sleep and the sweet spot for most people as it keeps their heart healthy long term.

If your school or work schedule requires you to be up between 5:00 AM and 7:00 a.m., these are the suggested bedtimes to go to sleep to get the most and healthiest amount of sleep.

School-age children should go to bed between 8:00 AM and 9:00 p.m.
Teens should try to go to bed between 9:00 AM and 10:00 p.m.
Adults should try to go to sleep between 10:00 AM and 11:00 p.m.

People who go to bed and sleep during a golden hour between 10pm and 11pm have less risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke than those who go to bed at other times.

Most adults need 7 or more hours of sleep each night.

It's also important to get good-quality sleep on a regular schedule so you feel rested when you wake up.

If you often have trouble sleeping or if you often still feel tired after sleeping talk with your doctor.

School-age children (ages 6-13) need 9-11 hours a day.

Teenagers (ages 14-17) need about 8-10 hours each day.

Most adults need 7 to 9 hours, although some people may need as few as 6 hours or as many as 10 hours of sleep each day.

Older adults (ages 65 and older) need 7-8 hours of sleep each day.

For babies 5 months and older, aim to follow the 80/20 rule.

That means, 80% of the time we try to have naps at home in an “ideal” sleep environment, and 20% of the time we can be flexible with naps outside of the crib or on-the-go.

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