I'm 21 and i work for a drafting company. i work from 7 to 5 everyday during the week. but i have friday afternoon off. but i'm also a full time college student, so i go to my classes after work from 7 to 9. i talk with my boyfriend every night before i go to sleep. so i basically only sleep 4 to 5 hours a night. and during weekends, i just want to go out. so i sleep about the same or even less during the weekends. and on top of all this, i'm always stressed out about work and school. i know it's not good. but what exactly is so bad about not sleeping enough? what's gonna happen to me?
2007-01-07 17:52:14 · 21 answers · asked by Deesa 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
they gradually fall apart, starting with loosing the ability to spell simple words, like sleep :-))
Then they start hanging out here,........ (Joking)
Seriously, they human brain and body require sleep, but each person's need level is unique. I manage just fine on 4-5 hours nightly, and can skip a night entirely and pull through just fine. Other people need 8 or more hours nightly and get short-tempered and incoherent if they don't get their quota.
The fact that you are feeling stressed is your body telling you it needs more sleep. Try to re-arrange things (sleep more, work less, take less courses each semester),... to get your sleep.
2007-01-07 17:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by Not so Old! Hehehe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really is a question of what "enough" means to each person. Typically, it's around 6 hours. If you're not experiencing any migraines, nausea or hallucinations, then you're not too affected by this "lack-ness". However, you'll probably see signs of depression from this over-stressed routine you're leading. Clearly, you're sleeping just the amount of hours you're getting free, which means your body would probably sleep more had you more time away from work and school. If you start having headaches, know that they might lead to migraines. Make sure your diet is sufficient and that your sleep is uninterrupted and comfortable since you cannot afford any more anxieties adding to your daily stresses. Good luck!
2007-01-08 02:05:56 · answer #2 · answered by AQ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for starters your immune system will start to break down then you get sick from every germ passing by. you get big black circles under your eyes, become cranky and also suffer from memory loss sleep deprivation can cause so many problems physically and mentally. but the good news is that there are studies that show when your around 40 or so you will need less sleep so in about 20 yrs you will be right on track good luck on sleeping as yo can see its 2:00 am here and i am wide awke and on second cup of coffee went to sleep at 9:00 pm
2007-01-08 02:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by cookie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lack of sleep may result in[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]:
irritability
blurred vision
slurred speech
memory lapses / memory loss
general confusion
hallucinations
hernia
belemia
headache
color blindness
nausea
psychosis
depression
pale skin tone(looking pasty)
decreased mental activity
decreased concentration
Decreased ability for the immune system to fight off sickness
Weight gain
increased blood pressure
Aching muscles
Faster aging
Impatience
Slowed reaction time
ADHD like symptoms
Yawning
Daytime Naps
Hypertension/Hyperactivity
dizziness
2007-01-08 01:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by nikbern525 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The less sleep you get, the more fatigued your body gets. That means you are more likely to become ill more often, because the body uses sleep time to help repair and recharge. Your brain will not function as well as it would if you did sleep more, either. It will all catch up to you eventually.
2007-01-08 01:55:21 · answer #5 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every 2 hours of sleep you lose out on is equivalent to a drink of alcohol. Some states will actually ticket you for driving sleep deprived.
2007-01-08 01:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, the first thing that happens is that your concentration and basic though processes begin to fail...resulting in doing things like forgeting how to spell the word sleep.
2007-01-08 01:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by Ross L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to have enough sleep everyday is very vital - in your body, mind and spirit. It has a vital role in maintaining those things. Because if you dont ,then you will end up crazy ,freak and flying high.
2007-01-08 02:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by 2m's 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres no proof that anyone even needs sleep. If you dont get enough sleep for a while you eventually get used to it. It is nice to get as much as possible though.
2007-01-08 01:55:40 · answer #9 · answered by bluesrockmaniac 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you'll come on yahoo answers and pretend to know everything while rambling and raving on excreta?there's a lot of ppl that don't get enough sleep obviously?hahahahalollol.quick get some sleep before it's to late.
anyway theres plenty of time to sleep when your dead?
2007-01-08 02:06:56 · answer #10 · answered by BUSHIDO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋