What are the symptoms of sleep deprivation?

Symptoms of SLEEP DEPRIVATION are: (1) Feeling down

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Content updated on Sep 14, 2022

What is sleep deprivation?

Sleep deprivation occurs when either the quantity or quality of sleep is lacking. It can be due to medical/psychological issues, or social causes like changes in schedule and jet lag.

Symptoms of sleep deprivation

Feeling down

Questions your doctor may ask to check for sleep deprivation

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose sleep deprivation

Have you been feeling depressed recently?

Treatment for sleep deprivation

The best cure is to have adequate sleep. Sleep hygiene techniques may help, e.g. ensuring a dark quiet room, having enough physical activity in the day, and reserving the bed for sleeping activities only. Rarely, supplements or medications may be needed to restart a healthy sleep cycle.

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Depressed

Diseases related to Sleep deprivation

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