Five Stages Of Sleep Debt

This article explains the importance of getting the perfect amount of sleep at night. The idea that sleeping for less than five hours or more than nine hours proves to have a negative effect on the human body. Sleep deprivation has a closely related link to memory retention and can cause a person to have trouble with daily task. The author continues to explain that not only is the brain effected by too little or too much sleep, but the rest of the body is also effected. Conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and even depression have links to not getting the perfect amount of sleep. The article concludes with listing tips to get the ideal amount of sleep at night, such as, going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day and limiting the amount of caffeine that is consumed throughout the day.

Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is to take a nap. The average amount of sleep for Americans declined from more than nine hours per night in 1850 to seven hours in 1990. Other studies verify what most of us know by experience, that many are operating with a serious "sleep debt." This is a common dilemma among first responders. While it's true that both Jesus (see Luke 6:12) and the apostle Paul (see 2 Corinthians 6:5) occasionally were up all night for the sake of the kingdom of God, the Bible also tells us this about our Heavenly Father: "He gives His beloved sleep" (Psalm 127:2). It is this verse that causes me to think at times I’m not one of His beloved because sleep comes erratically at best.

Sleep debt is a really bad thing to have it can lead you to health problems and make

Tired? Did you get enough sleep last night? Enough sleep is really important, the amount that you sleep can affect your mood and how sleepy you are during the say. It is important to get the suggested amount of sleep for your age category that is recommend. If you don’t get this suggested amount it is important to take a nap or get some rest during the day.

             In Source 1 it states " How Much Sleep is Enough " People say that newborns need 16-18 hours a day, preschool-aged children need 11-12 hours of sleep, school- aged children need at least 10 hours of sleep, teens need 9-10 hours of sleep, and adults including elders need 7-8 hours of sleep. Some people nap as a way to deal sleepiness. Naps may provide a short-terms boost in alertness and performance. However napping doesn't provide the benefits from all the times you didn't get enough sleep. Although you may not be able to make up for your sleep, some people just sleep more on their work days or go to bed later and wake up later in the day. Sleep loss can also lead to health problems and even if you get enough sleep you

sleep debt. Sleep debt does not let people to get “sufficient sleep on a chronic basis” (Open Stax, 2016).

Unless you have a decent amount of time on your hands, it’s probably not always enough. Getting caught up in the daily rush of life can have even the most organized and healthiest person finding them-selves skipping a few crucial hours of down time. On occasion this is just how life is, but we must make an effort to get as many nights with the proper amount of sleep as we can. Sooner or later all those late nights will catch up with you and you'll be wish-ing you could go back and fit those extra hours in your schedule. Sleep is one of the most glorious and beneficial things you can do for yourself at no cost to you, let’s take advantage of

    Sleep is a complicated process that many of us take for granted. Without sleep, we would die. Sleep has many benefits, but unfortunately some people with sleep disorders or people with night shift jobs are unable to experience the benefits of sleep. The majority of people in the world face sleep deprivation because they do not get the recommended eight hours of sleep a night. Since many people are constantly in a sleep deprived state, they are unaware

To begin with, college students are a great example of being the most at risk for sleep deprivation, because of the immense amount of work the

Sleep is a very important part of our lives. According to source 1, there is a recommended amount of sleep each person should get based on their age group. For example, it is recommended that teenagers get 9-10 hours of sleep a day. If you sleep less than your required amount, the lost sleep accumulates and becomes sleep debt. This is important because you cannot repay your sleep debt. Furthermore, source 2 states that sleep loss can cause people to have trouble concentrating and cause them to become grumpy. This statement clearly shows that sleep debt should be avoided because of all the negative effects.

There have been reports which have said sleep deprivation not only increases sleepiness but it also accelerates deterioration of mood (Kaida and Niki). Sleep and mood are closely connected; poor or inadequate sleep can be the source of irritability and anxiety, while healthy sleep can enhance well-being (Sleep and Mood). Therefore, sleep is crucial to have a pleasant mood and outlook on life on a daily basis. The typical adult requires about seven to eight hours of sleep for each night to have good well-being. University of Pennsylvania researchers found that subjects who were restricted to only four and a half hours of sleep a night for one week reported feeling more stressed, angry, sad, and mentally exhausted (Sleep and Mood). Furthermore, college students who

According the the website the Gallup “Medical studies have related a lack of sleep to health problems and cognitive impairment. Therefore, experts typically recommend seven to nine hours sleep for adults. Currently, 59% of U.S. adults meet that standard, but in 1942, 84% did. That means four in 10 Americans get less than the recommended amount of nightly sleep, compared with the 11% who did so 70 years ago.” One may feel like sleep deprivation effects just their mood, but it can also affect their mind and their physical performance.

Talking with different people one notices that a lot of them consider they can accomplish more if they could waste less time sleeping. However, they don’t realize they are only hurting their productivity when they lose sleep. I’ve read two articles that deal with the issue of sleep deprivation. The College Student Journal published an article about the grade-point average of college students and sleep length, while U.S. News & World Report produced an article dealing with the lack of sleep in America and its effects on performance.

People do not take sleep as serious as they should and they do not get the amount of sleep that their body requires to function properly. Sleep is very essential for a person's physical health, well being and healthy brain functions. Without an adequate sleep our bodies can not perform daily functions to our full ability. For many people, sometimes there is just not enough time in one day to complete all their tasks, fulfil all responsibilities and get the minimum sleep their body requires. Why do people not get enough sleep? Being a parent, student or just an adult in the working world comes with many responsibilities. People do not get enough sleep for reasons such as stress, discomfort, or medical conditions.

Sleeping is very healthy for the human body and is beneficial. According to the source,“ If you routinely lose sleep or choose to sleep less than needed, the sleep loss adds up. The total sleep lost is called your sleep debt. For example, if you lose 2 hours of sleep each night, you'll have a sleep debt of 14 hours after a week.[…..]you can't really make up for lost sleep.”(S1,P1,2) This piece of evidence shows that if you don’t get the amount of sleep you are required there is no way to get it back it’s lost forever. An example is,“Bad sleep habits and long-term sleep loss will affect your health. “(S1,P5,S1) The reason I chose this piece of evidence is because, it shows that sleep loss is bad for your health. As a conclusion, this pieces of evidence show that sleep loss is going to affect your health in a negative way.