What happens if we don't get enough sleep?

Answer 1

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