Warning Signs Of Sleep Deprivation

Moodiness

Patients who experience sleep deprivation for a few nights typically display moodiness. They might be irritable, and they could overreact or become quick-tempered. In addition, they could seem more troubled than usual by stressful situations, and they might have a lower threshold for what they define 'stressful.' Research indicates sleep-deprived individuals tend to report increases in negative moods such as anger, frustration, and sadness, and they also experience a decrease in positive feelings. Chronic sleep deprivation over weeks, months, or years elevates an individual's risk of developing clinical depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions. Patients who experience moodiness after a night or two of insufficient sleep should try to take a nap if possible, and they may find that their mood returns to normal once they can catch up on sleep. Individuals who are chronically sleep-deprived may need help from sleep specialists and mental health professionals to improve their sleep quality and treat their anxiety or depression.

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