The Physical and
Psychological Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Anxiety and uncertainty
are becoming more common in our ever busy lives. This is creating
stress which impacts our ability to sleep. All too often we find
ourselves suffering with the effects of sleep deprivation which can
have devastating consequences.
Lack of sleep affects
both our physical and mental health and both can seriously impact our
well being. Psychological effects of sleep deprivation can be
anxiety, stress anger and depression and these in turn can have a
negative effect on our sleep, creating a vicious cycle.
Physical effects of
sleep deprivation may include tiredness, inability to concentrate and
can even depress the immune system. This can leave us susceptible to
attack from illnesses such as the flu.
There are many ways we
can reduce the effects of sleep deprivation, depending what is
causing it. If we are purposely staying awake longer, so that we can
cram a few more hours into our day, perhaps we could manage our time
more efficiently in order to fit in some more sleep. The effects of
sleep deprivation are deadly and we should make getting enough sleep
a priority in our lives.
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