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Sleep Is Wrong Persuasive Speech

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Often times we may know we are sleep deprived, but simply ignore the signs. In order to bring more awareness to the signs of chronic sleep loss, YouBeauty Expert and director of Behavorial Sleep Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, Shelby Freedman Harris, shared what to look for to find out if you need more shut-eye with The Huffington Post:
1. You are falling asleep super fast: While many people see it as a sign of being a great sleeper, it's actually the opposite. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, consistently falling asleep within 5 minutes of lying down, you may be severely sleep deprived or have a sleep disorder.
2. You are more impulsive than usual: Did you just splurge on an expensive pair of shoes, or eat 2 donuts this morning? Your lack of sleep may be the culprit if it isn't your typical behavior. Sleep deprivation affects the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is associated with impulse control, judgment, attention, and visual association. …show more content…

You are using a lot of clichés: Think back to your conversations over the last week. Have you been using a lot of phrases like "Better safe than sorry," or "You can't have your cake and eat it too?" The frontal lobe that supports creativity is failing you because of your lack of sleep.
4. You are forgetful: If you forgot your smartphone, can't remember to stop by the post office, or can't recall the things on your to-do list, your memory is taking a hit due to your lack of

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