• Inadequate sleep raises your risk of accidental injury and death from all causes.
  • Without plenty of rest, your brain is unable to rest and renew, leaving you ill-prepared to face the day.
  • It’s normal to yawn, but if you’re yawning excessively, maybe you aren’t getting enough sleep.
  • When you’re sleep deprived, it’s hard to concentrate. Your creativity and problem-solving skills deteriorate.
  • Your memory for recent happenings may suffer, and even long-term memories may be difficult to access.
  • Sleep deprivation can make you moody, emotional, and quick to anger.
  • If you go long enough without sleep, you may begin to have hallucinations.
  • The long-term effects of sleep deprivation include anxiety, depression, and even thoughts of suicide.
  • If you are seriously sleep deprived, you might fall asleep for short periods without even knowing it. That can be very dangerous if you’re behind the wheel of a car.
  • Lack of sleep can make you groggy and affect your balance and coordination, making you more prone to injury due to accident.
  • Your immune system isn’t working at full capacity, so you’re more likely to become ill when exposed to bacteria and viruses.
  • Lack of sleep weakens your defenses against viruses like the common cold and influenza.
  • Lack of sleep can actually increase your appetite, and your brain may not get the message that you’ve had enough to eat.
  • Lack of sleep affects the amount of insulin released after you eat, increasing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  • If you have hypertension, a single night without adequate sleep can elevate your blood pressure for a whole day.
  • Sleep deprivation can lead to chronic cardiovascular problems like hypertension and heart disease.