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Short-term lack of sleep:

  • Weight gain
  • Crankiness
  • Aggression
  • Lack of concentration
  • Reduced sexual drive
  • Forgetfulness/memory strain
  • Impaired judgement
  • Sensitivity to temperature and light
  • Periorbital puffiness
  • Muscle aches

Mid-term lack of sleep:

  • Fatigue
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Digestive complaints
  • High blood pressure
  • Irritability & temper issues
  • Malaise
  • Tremors (particularly the hands)
  • Skin ageing
  • Depression
  • Heart strain
  • Hallucinations
  • Poor immune system (opening you up to infections, illnesses and viruses)
  • Fibromyalgia

Long-term lack of sleep:

  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Stroke
  • Diabetes
  • Amnesia
  • Chest pain
  • Impaired growth
  • Blood clots (particularly in limbs)
  • Heart attack
  • Death
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