What happens if someone only gets an average of 4 hours of sleep per night?

Question

What are some of the long-term effects

Answer 1

Even your avatar looks sleepy girl.
Log off and hit the rack!

Answer 2

More power to them. Rule of Thumb is 7-8 hours. Some need more, some need less.

I've known many people in top physical fitness who operated on little sleep. I can't say for sure if any of them were down to 4, though, That sounds awfully low.
Lack of sleep can cause many problems. Think of it as a bank. Eventually, you'll need to make up the difference. And, the body doesn't forget its sleep debts.
Best symptom....when you turn around and see the monkey standing in the doorway, or the bird on the table, that's when you know it is time to pack it in.
Other symptoms will surface in the form similar to being drunk. Coordination and reflexes go out the door. Mental skills deteriorate. Paranoia. Get some sleep...it is a long road to recovery, otherwise.

Answer 3

There is nothing wrong with getting an average of 4 hours of sleep a night as long as your body and mind can function on it. Simply remember to catch up on sleep on the weekend. I myself only average 4 hours, and function normally and feel good. My girlfriend, however, needs at least 8 hours or she cannot function at all. Find the number of hours that you absolutely need and don't worry about the standard 8 (unless you find that 8 is your number).

Answer 4

This is what I am getting right now and I tell you I really do not think it is healthy fortunately I only have to deal with it for anther two months, the effects weakened immune system and not sure what else I do a quick goggle and get back to you.

Driver Fatigue, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Heartburn and Ulcer Complications, Hypothyroid Conditions, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Personal Costs

Lack of sleep causes more than physical health problems. The moodiness and irritability that accompany chronic sleepiness affect job performance and personal relationships. Interpersonal conflicts become more common, causing stress that can further interfere with normal rest patterns.

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Answer 5

I only sleep about 4 hours a night, and it's worked out pretty well for me.

Answer 6

You put on weight, memory loss, depression, and anxiety. The reason is because 4 hours does not allow you to go into REM (rapid eye movement) which allows you to dream and clear your thoughts. You will experience disorientation, headaches, and your life slowly becomes very chaotic. Not a good idea.

Answer 7

all of the above.. try not to have any caffeine(if you drink a lot you with have some withdrawls and take like two weeks to get rid of the caffeine in your system) at all and see if you are tired... if not.. this might be all the sleep you need.

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Answer 8

That's all I usually get. I feel fine, but I'm sure it's not healthy for the long term...

Answer 9

I think a shorter life, studies have shown that if you sleep 8 hours a night, you live longer.

So i think that might be one.

Answer 10

Crashing and burning

Burnout

Possible surfacing of latent depression

Different people need different amounts of sleep. If you feel that you are not getting enough sleep, please pay attention to that and see how you can work more sleep into your schedule.