Are You Getting Enough Sleep? 7 Alarming Signs Your Body Is Begging For More Rest – ryan
Well-being
Nisha Pandey
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Importance of sleep
The human body needs adequate amounts of sleep for rest and recovery as well as to keep chronic disorders and mental health issues at bay. Here are some signs that say you are not getting enough sleep.
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Poor productivity
Chronic sleep deprivation affects our decision-making, problem-solving abilities, and reasoning skills. These factors contribute towards poor productivity and performance.
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Your eyes don’t look well
Redness, puffiness, dark circles, and bags are all the eye-related signs that say you are not getting adequate sleep. The sleep deprived may also be prone to wrinkles, lines and swelling.
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Weight gain
Your body is in better control of ghrelin and leptin, hormones responsible for managing appetite and cravings, when it gets enough rest. If they don’t function, you may constantly feel hungry which could cause weight gain.
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Unhealthy cravings
A sleep-deprived brain is more likely to make unhealthy food choices. It’s because your judgment and decision making are poor when you don’t sleep.
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Excessive caffeine intake
Of course, you keep chugging down multiple cups of coffee to keep you from feeling tired. Caffeine may seem like an answer, but it quickly can become part of the problem as excessive caffeine may hamper your quality of sleep.
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You don’t feel rested in the morning
If you sleep at 2 am and wake up at 6 am, you are going to have a tired and lethargic morning. Feeling restless in the morning is one of the signs you are sleeping enough.
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Irritability and mood swings
Many studies have shown chronic sleep deprivation is one of the causes behind feeling excessively stressed, irritated and moody. These symptoms can affect your daily life.
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