Difficulty Sleeping Ever wonder why some people can’t sleep at night? Sleep is something that every person needs. It is important in all, physically, mentally and emotionally ways. Sleep can change a person’s day or in other words it can change a person’s mood. Sleep is a great medicine for our bodies which helps us throughout the day, because we conserve energy. A person who work and goes to school needs a lot of sleep in order to make it throughout the day. Taking naps after my classes, using technology before bed and stress has made it difficult for me to sleep during my first semester of college. One of the reasons why I have difficulty sleeping at night was because of taking naps after my classes. Taking naps after I am done with class for the day became a routine for me. Especially in the evening, whenever I took naps in the evening, around 4 or 5 o’clock, I always woke up at 8 or 7, and then it makes it harder for me to sleep at night. Taking naps was also wasting my time to study and do homework’s. I would then sleep for hours and woke up at night tired and grouchy. Due to taking naps in the evening has led me to lie in bed all night doing …show more content…
As a freshman, of course I would be stressed because, it was my first year. Having too much homework in one day was already stressful to me. Having a lot of homework’s a night was stressful to me. Sometimes I would stressed out if my professor said were having a test and a presentation even though its three weeks away or a month. I get stressed easily because I am new to college life. In conclusion, having difficulty sleeping was the worst obstacle a college student could face. I have difficulty sleeping because of taking naps after classes, using technology before bed and stress. These are my top three things that have been causing me not to sleep. So in order to avoid difficulty sleeping in college, try not to do these three things I
Sleeping disorder is a medical disorder of the sleep models of a human being or an animal. The sleeping disorders interfere with the normal mental, physical, social, and emotional functioning of the body. The commonly ordered sleeping disorders are polysomnography and actigraphy. This paper provides a critical analysis of a 2010 article written by Jane F. Gaultney called The prevalence of sleep disorders in college students: impact on academic performance.
Imagine: a world where a biological necessity is not seen as a priority, and adolescent’s educations are suffering. This is how schools’ think about sleep.What all human beings need to survive is being put on the back burner by most schools in America- sleep(11a). It has been proven through the process of scientific research that sleep is necessary on the same level as food or activity. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation is a chronic health problem that many youths suffer from today. Teens are naturally predisposed to go to sleep around 11 pm, but are forced to wake up around 6:15, not allowing any time for adequate sleep (“Backgrounder: Later school start Times” 1). Irregular sleep patterns during teenage years can cause long-term
This source was produced by The Media Production Group at Dartmouth and Dr. Carl P. Thum, Director of the Dartmouth Academic Skills Center. Carl Thum himself works with students at Dartmouth University in which he provides coaching for students suffering from ADD and also leads various workshops, mini-courses, and coaching sessions for students as well. In this video, several students and faculty members are interviewed on the relationship between sleep and being a college student. In the various interviews, the students admit to the struggles they have in being able to function when suffering from sleep deprivation and how severely the lives are affected from it. The faculty members themselves admit to the several instances in which they have witnessed students suffer as a result of sleep deprivation in their testimonials. I will be incorporating this video to indicate the varying degrees at which sleep deprivation can affect students and will include quotes from other students in this video in order to create more relatability for the reader when hearing from students besides myself and how they have learned to address sleep.
As a freshman student-athlete here at one of the most prestigious schools in South Carolina it can be tough to get sleep. Ever since I can remember I usually get amazing sleep, then suddenly it is as if a switch flipped and now sleep is foreign to not only me, but most of my friends as well. One way that Real Age helped me realize to fix this problem was to find times during my busy schedule to power nap or trying to nap at least 15 to 20 minutes per day. Then to also manage some emotions whether it be stress, anxiety, or depression. If my emotions are getting the better of me then they recommend that I confront a doctor about what I am experiencing and my sleeping troubles. For me to keep living my healthy lifestyle I need to get quality sleep and by managing my emotions and taking power naps I will begin to sleep better during the night, which then carries over to my great attitude the next
Rachel Fabry Sleeping disorders and college students To inform To inform college students about sleeping disorders obtained in college and the effect of this on students To inform my audience about what sleeping disorders are, how they can be obtained in college and the effect on students, and how they can be treated or prevented Have you ever wondered why the student sitting next to you in class is dozing off all of the time? You may think that this student is just a slacker, but if you dig deeper, you may learn that this individual is suffering from a sleeping disorder that they obtained in college. College students have a high chance of getting sleeping disorders because of changing class times, difficult work agendas, large homework loads, and busy social lives.
Specific Purpose: Sleep and college students usually don’t tend to get along very well. Sleep and college life often bump heads due to stress, coursework and social activities. This speech will give the students useful information about dangers of not getting enough sleep and also hints on how to get a better nights sleep.
The quality of your sleep can greatly impact your physical health. In just the realm of driving, an estimated 1,550 fatalities in the United States are caused by drowsy driving each year. To remedy this problem, researchers recommend following good sleep hygiene. Avoiding caffeine, nicotine, large meals and alcohol near bedtime can help increase your chances of falling asleep. In addition, regularly going to bed at the same time can help. Ion average, adults need seven to eight hours of sleep every day. If you are not getting this, you could be hurting your physical, emotional and mental
Sleep is undoubtedly one of the most essential requirements for the human body to function properly. It plays a very important role in ensuring the wellness of the human body both physically as well as mentally. In fact, the importance of sleep is clear from the fact that it helps you in maintaining a good lifestyle throughout our entire lifetime. Not only does it help maintain our physical and mental health; rather it also helps in maintaining a decent and healthy lifestyle along with ensuring safety from a number of fatal diseases. It is usually said that the mood in which you wake up is largely dependent on the type of sleep you have been in. This in itself is a big proof of the importance of sleep in our lives. While sleeping, our body finally gets its share of rest and it also gets ample time in rejuvenating from all the wear and tear that it went through during the entire day. Not only this, the body is in its own working condition when we are sleeping as this is the time when it supports the healthy functioning of the brain as well as physical attributes of our body.
Sleep… How much is too little? How much is too much? Does it matter when one sleeps? Without the crucial state of rest for both the mind and the body, known as sleep, human beings would be unable to perform everyday skills essential to thriving, such eating, critical thinking, and performing tasks effectively. If one’s sleeping patterns are disturbed on a regular basis, then that person quite possibly might have a sleep disorder. The topic of sleep disorders is complex and extensive due to the fact that various types are diagnosed and recognized. Each type of sleep disorder can affect individuals in its own specific way. A few of the wide range of sleep disorders include: sleep apnea, night terrors, Restless Leg Syndrome, narcolepsy, excessive snoring, insomnia, and many more. Sleep disorders are quite intriguing simply because, no matter the type, two patients might display the same sleep disorder but exhibit differing symptoms. The two types of sleep disorders to be discussed in extent are obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy. When one experiences narcolepsy, involving the overwhelming urge to sleep during the day, and sleep apnea, involving the disturbance of one’s breathing patterns, that person can be effected both physically and emotionally.
Have you ever considered the importance of sleep and the impact it can have on your health? It is likely that most of us have experienced trouble sleeping at some point in our lives. This is typical and usually lasts for a short period of time due to stress or other various factors. However, if it becomes a regular occurrence then perhaps you may be suffering from some type of sleeping disorder. Sleep disorders can be detrimental to one’s physical and mental health disrupting the actions of your daily life.
Doing the sleeping inventory evaluation, I learned that a lot of the things I do daily that affect my sleep. An example would be, not getting enough exercise. Being physically active during the day will make you more tired at the end of the day which makes it easier to sleep and much faster! Something I do every night before I go to bed, is staying up late on my phone. You shouldn’t be on your phone, watching tv or reading a book in bed, because it can make it harder to calm yourself to fall asleep because you are focusing, I will give myself an hour to unwind before going to sleep.
How are student scores related to the amount of sleep a student a gets? The amount of sleep a student can determine their success in school because when a student does not get enough sleep, he or she will do poorly in exams and other assignments. Students who do not get enough sleep at night, they are more likely to sleep during lectures. The brain functions well if people get enough sleep. When a person does not get enough sleep, they can run out of oxygen in the brain. Students who study at night and then sleep for at least 8 hours do very well at school. When a student sleeps enough hours he or she will have more energy to retain information. The brain does not function well, if it does not get enough sleep. The body slows down once it
How are you supposed to improve sleep when you’re in college, though? You’re poor, you live with multiple people, you are given a mattress that has been used by 10 other college students before you. *pause here-show picture*
Sleep is necessary for everyone to lead a productive day, as well as to ward off stress, illness, and recuperate from a hectic day. Although sleep has many benefits, countless people do not always get the recommended amount of rest that is required to rejuvenate their bodies. This is often the case for those in college. With all the homework, studying, and stress, sometimes getting a full night’s sleep is something that is but a distant dream for students. These individuals tend to be at the mercy of their course workload and stress induced insomnia. With some minor alterations to daily habits, diet, and taking time for oneself, attaining a full night 's sleep can become a reality.
I have been having problems sleeping so I decided to make that my topic this essay is coming from the perspective of someone who has slept 8 hours in the past 6 days. I have had a few reasons for this and its causing a lot of problems for me so I’m going to try and find some solutions. Hopefully this helps me get some sleep and not contribute to the reasons why I can’t.