Nodding off in the middle of the day, barely being able to keep ones eyes open, and having lunch breaks be replaced with a nap, all result from sleepless nights which are nothing new to this generation. Whether it be staying up all night studying, binging your favorite show, or working the graveyard shift, various people don’t get enough sleep. It is exceptionally easy to pass this off like it is nothing, but an adequate amount of sleep is essential for our everyday lives. Sleep deprivation, which is suffering from lack of sleep, has consequences that people may not be aware of. Persistent insufficient sleep leads to fatigue and health problems which causes multiple effects that ultimately hinders students ' performance at school.
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It can cause irritableness, interrupt decision making, and can also result in someone falling asleep whilst driving ("Why Lack of Sleep is Bad For Your Health" par. 11). According to Alice Park, "nearly 40% of adults have nodded off unintentionally during the day in the past month, and 5% have done so while driving" (54). Whilst those are more immediate effects of fatigue, there also long-term health issues that arise as well. Sleep deprivation and fatigue have been linked to physical and mental health problems such as "...diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression" ("What Are Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency?" par. 15). This shows that fatigue is more than just simply being tired, but also a risk to your health and …show more content…
One week during the school year, I foolishly spent several consecutive days staying up late because I was mesmerized by T.V shows. I received only a couple hours of sleep each night throughout the whole week. This resulted in me being unable to focus during any of my classes. I was stricken with droopy eyes, consistent yawns, and the urge to simply lay my head down and fall asleep. My brain was completely fogged over and was unable to process even the simplest of my thoughts. Although I managed to barely stay awake throughout all my classes, I could not remember any information my teachers provided me. This caused me to receive a very low grade on a quiz in my environmental science class. After I got through that battle, I quickly learned my lesson that sleep is not just a luxury but also a
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It can cause irritableness, interrupt decision making, and can also result in someone falling asleep whilst driving ("Why Lack of Sleep is Bad For Your Health" par. 11). According to Alice Park, "nearly 40% of adults have nodded off unintentionally during the day in the past month, and 5% have done so while driving" (54). Whilst those are more immediate effects of fatigue, there also long-term health issues that arise as well. Sleep deprivation and fatigue have been linked to physical and mental health problems such as "...diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression" ("What Are Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency?" par. 15). This shows that fatigue is more than just simply being tired, but also a risk to your health and …show more content…
One week during the school year, I foolishly spent several consecutive days staying up late because I was mesmerized by T.V shows. I received only a couple hours of sleep each night throughout the whole week. This resulted in me being unable to focus during any of my classes. I was stricken with droopy eyes, consistent yawns, and the urge to simply lay my head down and fall asleep. My brain was completely fogged over and was unable to process even the simplest of my thoughts. Although I managed to barely stay awake throughout all my classes, I could not remember any information my teachers provided me. This caused me to receive a very low grade on a quiz in my environmental science class. After I got through that battle, I quickly learned my lesson that sleep is not just a luxury but also a