What are the symptoms of sleep loss? Is it like insomnia? And how many hours per day should we sleep to not be considered sleep deprived?
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Loss of sleep or Sleep loss, what are the symptoms?
Loss of sleep or Sleep loss means that we have time to sleep. There is a chance to get enough sleep. But we don't get enough and proper sleep, such as working late, watching series, and having to wake up to work in the morning. This causes the length of sleep to be short, which is called sleep loss.
Insomnia means having the opportunity to get enough sleep. But I can't sleep. You must find out the cause of your insomnia. It may be anxiety, stress, or physical disease.
Danger from staying up late
Less concentration
Obesity
short memory
In addition, not getting enough sleep for a long time It will have a negative effect on long-term health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, stroke, and heart disease, etc.
Drowsiness while driving Increase the risk of accidents
“Good sleep” sleeping behavior should be to sleep soundly and not wake up often in the middle of the night. Within one night, there must be sufficient accumulated sleep time of approximately 6-9 hours.
Lack of sleep can affect your daily life. Therefore, you should give importance to getting enough sleep.
Interviewed on: 29 August 2023,
fact checked by: Peeraphon Anutrasot,
edited by: Chayanit Phongsai
Source: Thai News Agency