Sleep Disorder Consequences
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
In order for the average adult to lead a healthy and productive life they need to be asleep
between 7.5 to 8.5 hours per night. Consequently, many people either because of lifestyle factors or physiological factors or do not realize the
significance and effects of a proper sleep fail to achieve this average and suffer the effects of sleep disorder or disorders. Sleep disorder consequences can have great significance in peoples lives and can include difficulty concentrating, lack of short
term memory, increased anger, pessimism, depression and other disorders problems. Consequently, the sleep deprivation outcome caused by disorders
can have long term health consequences including cardiovascular disease as well as physical consequences from fatigue related work or vehicle
accidents. Consequently, many fail to realize the significance and effects of proper rest.
The lifestyle factors of great significance and effect and outcome that we are discussing here range from the effect of shift work or frequent
travel across different time zones (jet lag) to the effect of overuse of caffeine and other stimulants. Many people who blame their inability to
fall asleep on stress fail to take into account the effect or outcome of their lack of a proper schedule or the outcome of the large amount of
caffeine they have consumed before trying to fall asleep. There are multiple coffee shops open late each night that provide anecdotal evidence to
this fact. Studies are even beginning to segment the percentage of the population that requires alcohol in order to fall asleep. Unfortunately
for the individuals the alcohol in their system disrupts their sleep patterns and they have created another problem as they are not achieving a
deep sleep. Consequently the individual frequently wakes up tired or fatigued and experiences many fatigue related problems each day. Sleep
disorders consequences can be avoided with some tough choices including not accepting a job that requires shift work, less work travel, drink
coffee only in the morning, as well as not drinking alcohol several hours before you go to sleep. Establishing a regular sleep schedule would do
wonders for these individuals and perhaps alleviate their insomnia problems.
Sleep deprivation caused by lifestyle factors is for the most part a controllable problem.
See Also: REM Stage Sleep
About The Author:
Andrew Thomas is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.sleep-disorders-help.com.
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