what does not getting enough sleep do to you?

Question

ive always heard that if you dont get 9 hours of sleep it wont be healthy for you. what does it acually do to you?

Answer 1

It really can make you nuts. They used to use it as a form of torture.

Answer 2

9 hours is too much time to be sleeping. When you sleep, your body metabolism slows down. Food doesn't digest as it should and weight gain is one thing you will deal with.
Break it down. Typical Americans eat dinner at about 7 to 8 pm. They go to bed at around 10 pm. Medical experts say that eating three hours prior to sleep is unhealthy because when your body is tired, it doesn't digest as fast. So now you are in bed sleeping with un-digested food in your stomach and if you sleep 9 hours, you wake up at 7 am but, your body has been working all night trying to burn your dinner meal and is tired when you wake up. This is not from lack of sleep but from improper sleep.
I had a friend in school whose mother made him sleep 8 hours every day (or at least stay in bed for that long) Many times he slept longer than that. He currently suffer from about 15 diagnosed ailments and can't work, drive, or even play sports. He is overweight and sleeps all the time. Three of his ailments are sleep related and I think more are attributed to improper sleep patterns.
I typically sleep 6 hours at the most, I can go on 4 hours a day for weeks on end without noticable side affects but usually, I sleep 5 to 6 hours. Anything more than 6 hours, I wake up tired and feel like I didn't get enough sleep.
I know people who are full functioning members of society who survive well on 2 hours of sleep per day.

Answer 3

Lack of sleep or sleep deprivation has gone on to become one of the most troubling problems for many women. Most women do not get the required amount of sleep which affects their productivity throughout the day. Sleep deprivation can cause daytime fatigue, difficulty in concentration; sleeping at the wheel and thus traffic accidents. It can also hasten the aging process. It depresses the immune system thus makes the person at risks for infection and diseases. It causes the circles and eye bags under the eyes. It can cause stress and anxiety.


Health professionals recommend that adults need at least 7-8 hrs of sleep each night. For children, at least 9 hrs of sleep and sometimes more depending on their age, is recommended.


Overlooking the single most important thing you can do for your health is easy with all the clamor surrounding various health products in the marketplace. But good-quality sleep goes far and beyond those products when it comes to restoring your health. And best of all, sleep is free.


Organizing your life so you get the highest quality sleep possible is well worth the effort. And quantity doesn't necessarily equal quality: You may sleep for many hours, but if your sleep isn't deep enough, or if your sleep cycle is disturbed, you may still be at greater risk for illness. A simple way to gauge the quality of your sleep is to see how refreshed you feel when you wake up


How much sleep is right for you?

Some people feel fine with 4 hours of sleep, and others require up to 10. Older people tend to need less sleep than younger adults; children and teens need the most. The right amount of sleep for you is the amount that allows you to awake refreshed and have energy throughout the day.


Some experts say that you are sleeping the right amount for you if you do not need an alarm clock to wake you in the morning. Others suggest that you note how long you sleep during vacation--when you do not have to get up at a certain time--and use that schedule as a guide. During the first part of your vacation, you may sleep longer to make up for a prior lack of sleep, but the length of time you sleep after vacationing for a few days is probably the best amount for you

Five keys to optimal sleep


1) Rise and shine. Spending a few minutes in the early morning sun helps your biological clock align itself with the cycles of nature. Bright morning light stimulates the release of serotonin, the hormone of wakefulness, and helps the brain reduce levels of melatonin, the sleep hormone.


2) Have your evening meal early. Finish your evening meal by 6 or 6:30 p.m. so your body's digestive processes can be at rest when you go to bed. If you need to change your meal times earlier in the day to do this, then work backward accordingly.

3) Go to bed at 10 p.m. Your body was designed to sync with the cycles of nature -- including daylight and darkness -- with the optimal time for sleep falling between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. If you're in the habit of staying up much later than 10 p.m., begin getting up progressively earlier by a few minutes each morning, over several days. This will make it easier to go to bed earlier in the evening until you reach your target.



4) Reduce stimulants. If you find it difficult to get to sleep around 10 p.m., try cutting stimulants out of your diet -- particularly caffeine products like coffee, chocolate and black tea -- even in the morning. These take a long time to be eliminated from your body, and their effects can linger into the evening.



5) Quiet your mind. If your body is tired but your mind is active, try meditation or prayer. But don't make it hard work; use a simple and gentle form, such as repetition of a thought or phrase, or just focus on following your breath in and out. Relaxation music is another excellent way to soothe an anxious or active mind.

Answer 4

it not only affects you physically but most of all mentally. That is why a lot of times they will only allow airline pilots, Greyhound bus drivers and most importantly Doctors to work a certain amount of hours so that their bodies can rest and their minds can be rejuvenated. It effects your judgment, cognitive thinking skills and your overall mood when you don't get enough rest.

Answer 5

Not getting enough sleep makes me answer a bunch of silly questions.

Answer 6

I hope nothing terrible. I never get that much sleep. It will probably catch up with me eventually.