sLeEp depDrivaTion

Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water, but most of us don’t get enough sleep. Sleep Deprivation is when you do not get the sleep you need, when you begin to build up a sleep deprivation. So if you are losing one hour of sleep a day during the week, by Friday you have a 5 hour sleep deprivation. We usually make up for this by sleeping in on Saturday and Sunday. It can make for a dangerous Friday night if the person driving has a sleep deprivation, especially if they have alcohol on top of it.

Sleep deprivation is caused by not having enough time to get the sleep you need, or it is due to a sleep disorder which disrupts sleep. Sleep deprivation is a common problem that affects almost one-quarter of the adult population. A number of things can cause sleep deprivation, including emotional stress and caffeine intake. There are many causes of sleep deprivation, some symptoms are fatigue, exhaustion, decreased memory and energy levels and more.

Most sleep disorders that cause sleep deprivation have treatment options.We need enough good quality sleep to feel alert during the day, especially during the afternoon. If you have a sleep deprivation you will be very sleepy in the afternoon. Most adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. People who are well rested feel alert and do not have the urge to nap.