Side Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Lack of sleep not only causes fatigue, but it also negatively impacts your physical, mental and emotional health. It can affect your performance, throw off your balance, and even reduce the natural glow of your skin. Let us know how lack of sleep affects your body and identify the signs that should not be ignored.
Problems arising from lack of sleep
Fatigue and lack of energy:
If you don’t feel refreshed when you wake up in the morning, feel tired throughout the day, or yawn frequently, these are signs that you are not getting enough sleep. Sometimes this condition can also be a sign of some sleep related disease.
Mental Health Problems:
Chronic insomnia can cause serious mental health problems. Mood disorders like depression and anxiety are deeply linked to chronic lack of sleep. Research shows that people with insomnia have twice the risk of depression.
Neurological Problems:
Lack of sleep reduces the ability to think and remember, which can make you forget things or make your mind feel ‘foggy’ while working. This causes symptoms like blurred vision, lethargy, loss of memory and slow reaction speed.
Swelling in eyes:
Lack of sleep causes swelling and dark circles around the eyes, making the face look tired and haggard.
Weak Immune System:
When you work continuously while ignoring your health, your immune system is negatively affected. This increases your chances of getting sick and may take longer to recover from viral infections like the common cold or flu.
How much sleep do you need?
To stay healthy, adults should try to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. People who exercise regularly usually need 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Elderly people above 65 years of age also require 7 to 8 hours of sleep, while children require 10 to 17 hours of sleep depending on their age.
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