Sleep Deprivation is BAD!!! / myLot

Philippines

September 28, 2015 11:18pm CST

I finally realized what "disease" I have. I probably have chronic sleep deprivation for several years now? Self diagnosed of course so let's take it with a grain of salt.

As I idly scrolled through my FB news feed a few hrs ago, I saw a video (auto play) about sleep deprivation and it's negative effects (but I can't find it anymore!!!) Dang! Only then did it hit me. I haven't been sleeping too much because I don't like to and then I see how bad it's effect is!

The video showed it can cause, heart attacks/problems, diabetes, depression, memory problems and more! OMG.

Somebody stop meeeeh! I'm doing it again right now! Let's all stop keeping ourselves from sleeping from now on! Who's with me? Or maybe I'm the only one around here who does it?

Maybe you should watch this instead:

One more reason to get a good night’s sleep

www.ted.com

The brain uses a quarter of the body's entire energy supply, yet only accounts for about two percent of the body's mass. So how does this unique organ receive and, perhaps more importantly, rid itself of vital nutrients? New research suggests it has to do

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rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

29 Sep 15

That is my problem too . I find it hard to sleep early at night . I would sometimes be lying down already because i feel sleepy . But when i try to sleep i just can't . I am stressed because of that because i know the importance of sleep .

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Artgirl

@owstalaga (4825)

• Philippines

30 Sep 15

@SIMPLYD Oh maybe you have insomnia?

It can be stressful to have that indeed.

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rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

30 Sep 15

@gudheart Oh, that one should be consulted to a doctor then .

Gudheart

@gudheart (12659)

•

29 Sep 15

I am lucky that I sleep okay most of the time, but I am always tired though which is an issue.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

29 Sep 15

i've'n ol' friend who goes by the official name 'f "insomnia". it'll not go 'way despite my best efforts. there's times i can't sleep fer 2-4 days straight. heaven knows i'd much rather be gettin' slumber 'an runnin' 'round like a hooty owl.

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Artgirl

@owstalaga (4825)

• Philippines

30 Sep 15

Whoa~ 2-4 days of having trouble sleeping? Why oh why? That's so tiring! Now I know we all have our own sleep issues.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

30 Sep 15

@owstalaga 's fer the why, there seems to be no logical answers. i'm good to go though with 4-5 hours'n then it starts all o'er 'gain. i do tend to get lots done though, durin' those sleepless hours. 'n a positive note, the dark circles under my eyes kinda hide the wrinkles

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AnjaP

@Rollo1 (16676)

• Boston, Massachusetts

29 Sep 15

I don't like to sleep in the morning but I like to sleep at night. I don't mind falling asleep on the couch for ten minutes, it's very refreshing.

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Artgirl

@owstalaga (4825)

• Philippines

30 Sep 15

Yes, taking naps is something I like to do too.

Oshy

@TiarasOceanView (70020)

• United States

29 Sep 15

I really feel that ones own body clock is going to tell you how much to sleep. You cant sleep if you dont want to. Good article, but I am not sure how applicable it is in reality. I hope that you are okay friend though.

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Artgirl

@owstalaga (4825)

• Philippines

30 Sep 15

Yes that's right, our body definitely tells us what it needs but if we choose to ignore it that's when the problem starts I think. For some people, even if they want to sleep they cannot. Anyway, I am doing okay even though I'm a little under the weather. Thanks for the concern.

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Oshy

@TiarasOceanView (70020)

• United States

30 Sep 15

@owstalaga Welcome

Cahaya

@cahaya1983 (11116)

• Malaysia

30 Sep 15

For sure. I usually try my best to get enough sleep but sometimes when I'm too occupied with something it's easy to lose track of time.

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Artgirl

@owstalaga (4825)

• Philippines

30 Sep 15

Yes that's so true! When I do any design and get absorbed in it, I don't even get to eat and don't want to rest until I finish what I'm doing.

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Cahaya

@cahaya1983 (11116)

• Malaysia

30 Sep 15

@owstalaga I can relate to that. It was worse when I was a teenager, because at time with less responsibilities I just wanted to continue doing what I like doing and that made me lose a few hours of sleep.