How to Combat Sleep Deprivation

There is no substitute for sleep deprivation. The only way to overcome sleep deprivation is to sleep. You may feel like you’re getting enough sleep every night, but if you sleep for an average of less than seven hours, you may be sleep deprived. Shift workers, people who work multiple jobs and people with demanding work hours are more at risk of sleep deprivation than people who work more regular hours during the day. The amount of sleep needed varies from one person to another, but in general, adults need seven to nine hours every night to feel well rested and alert.

The main symptom of sleep deprivation is excessive daytime sleepiness, but other side effects include:

• Irritability
• Lack of motivation
• Lack of concentration
• Anxiety
• Restlessness

Sleep deprivation can also affect you physically, leading to high blood pressure, heart attack, obesity and diabetes. If you’re having trouble falling asleep at night, use these tips to help you snooze:

• Stick to the same bedtime during the week and on weekends
• Create a relaxing bedtime ritual
• Avoid naps, especially in the afternoon
• Exercise every day
• Make your bedroom cool (15.5-19.4 ° C or 60-67° F), dark and quiet
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine close to bedtime

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