Sleep deprivation weakens the immune system leaving us more susceptible to other diseases and disorders like diabetes, cancer and even the common cold. It is not uncommon for people who suffer from sleep deprivation due to sleep disorders - sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, etc. - to also suffer from other problems including diabetes, asthma or a second sleep disorder.
Sleep deprivation also causes much stress and, again, stress weakens our immune system - a double whammy. And both of these things, sleep deprivation and stress, can upset your mental processes. You may suffer from confusion, memory loss, irritability or emotional highs and lows. If you already have a mental disorder, sleep deprivation only adds to the problem.
I get to sleep on gods day Sunday.demicodeApril 5 2008, 19:12:23 UTC
Indeed. I'm well aware of these things. I'd suffered methanphetamine psychosis from years of speed addiction. The longest I'd stayed up had been somewhere between 5-8 days [you lose track on the 3rd or 4th day & WOO the hillucinations & paranoia]. I'd suffered more than anything mental anguish. I have a surprisingly strong immunity. I'd never gotten sick in those days. I relize I have to cut my schedule back, but have a debt to pay off. Soon as I get that out of the way I'll only need 1 jorb. Til then I have to fight the irritability & confusion, eat right & nap when possible. GAH wheres a tree that grows money or that hot sugar mama...oh wait that would be me. =P
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Sleep deprivation also causes much stress and, again, stress weakens our immune system - a double whammy. And both of these things, sleep deprivation and stress, can upset your mental processes. You may suffer from confusion, memory loss, irritability or emotional highs and lows. If you already have a mental disorder, sleep deprivation only adds to the problem.
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