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Sleep deprivation has been linked to an array of health issues, including cardiovascular disease and obesity.
The importance of a good night’s sleep cannot be overstated, but many people do not get the recommended eight hours each night on average. In this article, we discuss the connection between sleep deprivation and physical health as well as how one can remedy the situation.
Physical effects of sleep deprivation
1) Headache
Headaches are a common complaint among people who are sleep deprived. While the exact cause of headaches is not known, it's believed to be related to changes in brain chemicals that affect blood pressure and oxygen levels.
If these don't work, you should seek medical attention from your doctor or dentist, as they could be signs of something more serious like high blood pressure or an infection in the sinuses.
2) Dizziness
If the thought of going without sleep for even one night makes you feel dizzy, it's not just in your head. When you don't get enough sleep, it has been shown to cause vertigo in some people.
Dizziness can be treated through medication or lifestyle changes like reducing alcohol intake and caffeine consumption. It's also important to make sure that any underlying conditions (like high blood pressure) are being treated properly.
3) Memory loss and confusion
Memory loss and confusion can be early signs of sleep deprivation. If you're not getting enough sleep, it's common to experience difficulty concentrating, problems with decision making and even short-term memory loss.
As the amount of time spent awake increases without proper restful sleep, ability to remember things may decline. Studies have shown that poor quality or insufficient quantity of sleep can lead to impaired thinking skills like problem solving and learning new information.
4) Increased risk for depression and mood disorders
Sleep deprivation can lead to depression, which in turn can lead to sleep deprivation. Depression is a serious medical condition that affects more than 15 million Americans each year and is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
Depression is also linked with other mental health problems like anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
5) Lack of concentration and attention span
A lack of sleep can affect ability to concentrate and focus. You may feel as if you're in a fog, or that it's difficult to pay attention to things around you. You might also have trouble concentrating on work or school tasks that require attention to detail.
Apart from affecting ability to focus, sleep deprivation can make it more difficult for you to react quickly when something unexpected happens around you. That could lead to accidents at home or on the road and even put others at risk if they rely on your quick thinking in an emergency situation.
6) Fatigue and feeling emotionally drained
Lack of sleep can affect your mood in many ways. You might feel sad or depressed or even angry and irritable.
Sleep deprivation can also make you feel emotionally drained and exhausted, you may be unable to concentrate on tasks at work or school or even remember what happened the day before.
You might find yourself having trouble focusing on simple tasks like reading emails or watching TV, as your mind keeps wandering off into space while trying to get through them.
Sleep is an essential part of life, and getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining optimal health.
Sleep deprivation can have a significant impact on your physical health, increasing risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, impaired immune function, accidents and injuries, and impaired cognitive function.
If you're sleep deprived, it's important to talk to your healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause and develop a plan to improve your sleep habits.
