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target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medically reviewed</a> by <a class="css-90fpmc css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nick Villalobos, MD</a></span></span> — <span><span><span><span>Written by <a class="css-90fpmc css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kathleen Davis, FNP</a></span></span></span></span> — <a class="css-90fpmc css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span> Updated on July 16, 2024</span></a></div></section></div><div><nav id="tab-bar-0" data-testid="tab-bar" class="css-11tsida"><ul class="css-17ztj4b"><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#what-is-it" class="css-1a4mqop">What is it</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#symptoms" class="css-1a4mqop">Symptoms</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#causes" class="css-1a4mqop">Causes</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#effects-on-health" class="css-1a4mqop">Effects on health</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#risk-of-accidents" class="css-1a4mqop">Risk of 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It can affect a person’s health, well-being, and ability to focus on daily tasks. It can also affect the immune system and may increase the risk of certain health conditions.</p></div></div><div><p>The right amount of sleep can vary from person to person, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/data-research/facts-stats/adults-sleep-facts-and-stats.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">at least 7 hours</a></hl-trusted-source> each night. <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2023/22_0400.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">They estimate</a></hl-trusted-source> that 1 in 3 adults do not get enough sleep.</p></div><div><div data-preamp="serena-chatbot"></div></div><div><p>Occasional interruptions to sleep can be a nuisance, while an ongoing lack of quality sleep can affect a person’s performance at work or school, their ability to function day to day, their quality of life, and their health.</p></div><div><p>This article looks at the effects of sleep deprivation and how to treat and prevent it.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline2__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline2__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="what-is-it">What is sleep deprivation?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div><figure class="css-yhe8zq"><span class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-mjp0j9"><picture class="css-16pk1is"><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/07/GettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 1190px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/07/GettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 990px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/07/GettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1845 879w" media="(min-width: 768px)"/><img src="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/07/GettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1155&h=1528" alt="a woman looking tired as she holds her baby as she has sleep deprivation from caring for her child" class="css-1jytyml"/></picture></span><hl-share-overlay class="css-18moxll"><a class="icon-hl-pinterest css-ps2kh1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-event="Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked" data-element-event="OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F307334&media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.medicalnewstoday.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2020%2F07%2FGettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg&description=Sleep%20deprivation%3A%20Causes%2C%20symptoms%2C%20and%20treatment" title="Share on Pinterest" data-pin-custom="true" data-share-url="https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/07/GettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg"><span class="css-8yl26h">Share on Pinterest</span></a></hl-share-overlay></span><figcaption class="css-13b3g0x">Caring for another person at night may lead to sleep deprivation.</figcaption></figure></div></div><div><p>Sleep deprivation occurs when a person does not get <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319525" class="content-link css-90fpmc">enough sleep</a>. For some, it is a short-term problem affecting them for a few nights, but for others, it can be a long-term problem.</p></div><div><p>In the long term, having too little sleep may <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547676/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">increase the risk</a></hl-trusted-source> of: </p></div><div><ul><li><a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="Everything you need to know about hypertension" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150109.php">hypertension</a></li><li>diabetes or <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305567" class="content-link css-90fpmc">insulin resistance</a></li><li><a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/178633/">sleep apnea</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323551" class="content-link css-90fpmc">obesity</a></li><li><a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="How to spot and treat a heart attack" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151444.php">heart attack</a></li><li><a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="Everything you need to know about stroke" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624.php">stroke</a></li><li>depression and anxiety</li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248159" class="content-link css-90fpmc">psychosis</a></li></ul></div><div><p>Sleep deprivation is not the same as insomnia. </p></div><div><p>Everyone needs sleep. The amount of sleep a person needs may be slightly different based on their age, but experts recommend adults get between <hl-trusted-source source="National Heart Lung and Blood Institute " rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep/how-much-sleep#:~:text=Experts%20recommend%20that%20adults%20sleep,or%20more%20hours%20a%20night." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">7 and 9 hours</a></hl-trusted-source> every night. </p></div><div><h3>How much sleep do we need?</h3></div><div><p>The <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">CDC</a></hl-trusted-source> recommends the following amounts of sleep daily:</p></div><div><div class="scrollTable css-1iwt4bv"><table class="responsive css-1pp4cxb css-1pp4cxb"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age</strong></td><td><strong>Hours of sleep</strong></td></tr><tr><td>0 to 3 months</td><td>14 to 17</td></tr><tr><td>4 to 12 months</td><td>12 to 16, including naps</td></tr><tr><td>1 to 2 years</td><td>11 to 14, including naps</td></tr><tr><td>3 to 5 years</td><td>10 to 13, including naps</td></tr><tr><td>6 to 12 years</td><td>9 to 12</td></tr><tr><td>13 to 18 years</td><td>8 to 10</td></tr><tr><td>18 to 60 years</td><td>7 or more</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><p>Learn more with <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sleep-calculator" class="content-link css-90fpmc">our sleep calculator.</a></p></div><div><p>It is important to consider the quality, as well as quantity, of sleep. If a person has low quality sleep, they feel tired the next day, regardless of how many hours they have slept.<br><br>Some signs of low quality sleep include: </p></div><div><ul><li>waking often during the night</li><li>feeling tired or sleepy, even after getting enough sleep</li><li>trouble falling asleep</li></ul></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="symptoms">Symptoms of sleep deprivation</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>A person who is experiencing sleep deprivation can have the following <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547676" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">symptoms</a></hl-trusted-source>:</p></div><div><ul><li><a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="What causes fatigue, and how can I treat it?" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248002.php">fatigue</a></li><li>irritability</li><li>mood changes </li><li>difficulty focusing and remembering</li><li>a reduced sex drive</li></ul></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="causes">Causes of sleep deprivation </a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>There are many reasons why a person may not get enough sleep. Examples include:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/288310" class="content-link css-90fpmc">shift work</a></li><li>meeting deadlines</li><li>a sleeping environment that is noisy or not the right temperature</li><li>using electronic devices close to bedtime or keeping them in the bedroom</li><li>medical problems, such as depression, sleep apnea, or chronic pain</li><li>caring for another person during the night</li></ul></div><div><p>Health issues that commonly <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547676/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">disrupt sleep</a></hl-trusted-source> include:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184802" class="content-link css-90fpmc">chronic fatigue syndrome</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145750" class="content-link css-90fpmc">chronic pain</a></li><li>substance misuse</li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327367" class="content-link css-90fpmc">depression</a></li><li>anxiety</li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/37010" class="content-link css-90fpmc">bipolar disorder</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/36942" class="content-link css-90fpmc">schizophrenia</a></li><li>obesity</li><li>sleep apnea</li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/190180" class="content-link css-90fpmc">bruxism</a>, or grinding the teeth</li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155244" class="content-link css-90fpmc">narcolepsy</a></li></ul></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="effects-on-health">Effects of sleep deprivation</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Sleep deprivation can affect various aspects of health, including:</p></div><div><ul><li><strong>The immune system</strong>: Sleep deprivation may cause a person to be <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8602722/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">more prone</a></hl-trusted-source> to infections, which may take longer to resolve, and <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2876696/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">respiratory diseases</a></hl-trusted-source>.</li><li><strong>Weight</strong>: Sleep <hl-trusted-source source="Wiley" rationale="Peer reviewed journal"><a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/oby.23616" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">can affect</a></hl-trusted-source> the hormones that control feelings of hunger and fullness. It can also trigger the release of insulin. <a href="https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/articles/insomnia/sleep-and-weight-gain/#dd7a5d2b-5702-4752-b589-fa42649e9de0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Changes in sleep</a> can cause increased fat storage and changes in body weight. <hl-trusted-source source="JAMA" rationale="Highly respected journal,Expert written journal,Peer reviewed journal"><a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2815684" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">A 2024 study</a></hl-trusted-source> reports that prolonged periods of insufficient sleep can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.</li><li><strong>The cardiovascular system</strong>: Sleep helps the heart vessels heal and rebuild and affects processes that maintain blood pressure, sugar levels, and inflammation control. Too little sleep may <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2047487317702043" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">increase</a> the risk of cardiovascular disease.</li><li><strong>Hormone levels</strong>: Insufficient sleep <a href="https://journals.lww.com/ajandrology/fulltext/2014/16020/the_relationship_between_sleep_disorders_and.14.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">can affect</a> hormone production, including growth hormones and testosterone. Still, research on sleep deprivation and reduced testosterone levels is conflicting. Sleep deprivation can also <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7202382/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">cause the body to release</a></hl-trusted-source> additional <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145855.php" class="content-link css-90fpmc">stress</a> hormones, such as <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325485/">norepinephrine</a> and cortisol.</li><li><strong>The brain</strong>: Sleep deprivation <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9111737/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">can affect</a></hl-trusted-source> several parts of the brain. A lack of sleep may also make it harder for a person to form new memories, which can <hl-trusted-source source="National Institutes of Health " rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/children-s-sleep-linked-brain-development" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">affect learning.</a></hl-trusted-source></li><li><strong>Fertility</strong>: A <hl-trusted-source source="BMC/BioMed Central" rationale="Peer reviewed journal"><a href="https://rbej.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12958-022-00889-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">2022 study</a></hl-trusted-source> notes that there is a link between sleep deprivation and <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165748/">infertility</a>. Sleep deprivation may affect the production of a hormone called melatonin, which plays a role in <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150870/">oocyte</a> development. An oocyte is an immature egg in the ovary. </li></ul></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="risk-of-accidents">Sleep deprivation and accidents</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>A lack of sleep can limit the ability to: </p></div><div><ul><li>pay attention</li><li>react quickly</li><li>make decisions</li></ul></div><div><p>A person who gets too little sleep may have a higher risk of drowsy driving, which can lead to accidents. According to the <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/work-hour-training-for-nurses/longhours/mod11/02.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">CDC</a></hl-trusted-source>, people who sleep 6 to 7 hours a night are twice as likely to be involved in a sleep-related crash compared to those sleeping 8 hours or more. </p></div><div><p>People should not drive or use machinery if they feel drowsy.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline13__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline13__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="diagnosis">Diagnosing sleep deprivation</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>A doctor, possibly a sleep specialist, <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547676/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">starts by</a></hl-trusted-source> asking about:</p></div><div><ul><li>how much sleep the person gets</li><li>their sleeping habits</li><li>causes of disruption, such as shift work</li><li>existing health conditions and medications</li></ul></div><div><p>Keeping a sleep diary can help a person provide detailed information, which can help the doctor recognize the full extent of the problem.</p></div><div><p>Useful information can include:</p></div><div><ul><li>when the person wakes up and goes to bed every day</li><li>how much sleep they get</li><li>whether they take naps and, if so, for how long</li><li>a description of the sleeping environment</li><li>activities leading up to bedtime, such as watching TV</li></ul></div><div><p>A partner may be able to identify any <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/303834/">snoring</a>, gasping, or limb-jerking during sleep, which can indicate sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome.</p></div><div><p>The doctor may request a sleep study or <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/polysomnography/">polysomnogram</a>. This involves sleeping in a laboratory while a machine measures breathing, <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/258118/">pulse</a>, heart rate and rhythm, muscle activity, and brain and eye movements.</p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="treatment">Treatment for sleep deprivation</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>There are many ways to support quality sleep, including counseling, lifestyle and environmental adjustments, medications, and alternative therapies. </p></div><div><p>Sometimes, a person also needs treatment for an underlying health condition.</p></div><div><h3>Behavioral and cognitive treatments</h3></div><div><p>Some approaches that do not involve drugs include:</p></div><div><ul><li><strong>Relaxation techniques:</strong> <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320392" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Meditation</a>, <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction/">mindfulness</a> training, <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety/">breathing exercises</a>, and <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/guided-imagery/">guided imagery</a> can help reduce tension. Audio recordings and <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317816" class="content-link css-90fpmc">sleep apps</a> can also help.</li><li><strong>Cognitive behavioral therapy</strong>: Known as CBT, this <a href="http://sleepeducation.org/treatment-therapy/cognitive-behavioral-therapy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">may help</a> a person identify thought patterns that are contributing to limited sleep.</li></ul></div><div><h3>Medications</h3></div><div><p>Some people find that sedative-hypnotic <hl-trusted-source source="Food and Drug Administration (FDA)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/sleep-disorder-sedative-hypnotic-drug-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">medications</a></hl-trusted-source> help. Some options available in pharmacies include <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325169" class="content-link css-90fpmc">diphenhydramine (Benadryl)</a> and doxylamine (Unisom).</p></div><div><p>If over-the-counter medications are not effective, a doctor may prescribe:</p></div><div><ul><li>zolpidem (Ambien)</li><li>butabarbital (Butisol)</li><li>temazepam (Restoril)</li></ul></div><div><p>They may also recommend treatment for an underlying condition, such as anxiety.</p></div><div><p>It is essential to follow a doctor’s instructions, as some of these medications can cause adverse effects or be habit-forming.</p></div><div><p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323775" class="content-link css-90fpmc">sleeping pills.</a></p></div><div><h3>Home care strategies</h3></div><div><p>Changing <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322928/">sleeping habits</a> and the sleep environment <a href="https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/healthy-sleep-habits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">can often help</a>. A person can: </p></div><div><ul><li>Try going to bed and waking up at the same times every day, even on the weekends, with the goal of establishing a routine.</li><li>Avoid eating large meals before bedtime.</li><li>After trying to fall asleep for 20 minutes, get up and read, then try again later.</li><li>Get regular <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153390" class="content-link css-90fpmc">exercise</a> during the day.</li><li>Keep the bedroom quiet, dark, and cool.</li><li>Turn off electronic devices and keep them away from the sleeping area.</li><li>Limit the consumption of <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271707" class="content-link css-90fpmc">caffeine </a>and <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305062" class="content-link css-90fpmc">alcohol</a>, especially close to bedtime.</li></ul></div><div><p>If these measures do not help, a person should see a healthcare professional, especially if getting too little sleep is affecting the quality of life. </p></div><div><p>Some people find that devices such as mouthguards, <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/best-white-noise-machine/">white noise machines</a>, anti-snore devices, <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sleep-tracker/">sleep trackers</a>, <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/wedge-pillow/">wedge pillows</a>, and others help.</p></div><div><p>However, there is no guarantee that any of these will work. </p></div><div><p>Find more <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327339" class="content-link css-90fpmc">tips for better sleep here.</a></p></div><div><h3>Alternative therapies</h3></div><div><p>Examples include: </p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156488" class="content-link css-90fpmc">acupuncture</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325288" class="content-link css-90fpmc">massage</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232138" class="content-link css-90fpmc">melatonin</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318088" class="content-link css-90fpmc">valerian</a></li><li>meditation</li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326414" class="content-link css-90fpmc">yoga</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324699" class="content-link css-90fpmc">acupressure</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265507" class="content-link css-90fpmc">tai chi</a></li><li>Ayurveda</li></ul></div><div><p>There is not enough evidence to confirm that any of these therapies work, although <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325181" class="content-link css-90fpmc">melatonin</a> has <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6699865/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">shown promise</a></hl-trusted-source> in older adults. </p></div><div><p>Always check with a doctor before trying any new remedy. There may be adverse effects or interactions with medications. </p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="summary">Summary</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Sleep deprivation can harm a person’s mental and physical health, their performance at school or work, and their overall quality of life.</p></div><div><p>Also, a persistent lack of sleep can lead to complications or indicate an underlying health problem, such as sleep apnea or anxiety. </p></div><div><p>Anyone who is concerned about a lack of sleep should contact a medical professional.</p></div></div></article><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-5b5f7q"><ul><li itemProp="genre"><a class="css-90fpmc" data-event="Navigation|article tag click|Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/categories/sleep">Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia</a></li></ul></div><div><div class="css-8q0s1n css-10dx3t"><div class="css-15lc7zf"><h3 id="bylineArticleTools">How we reviewed this article:</h3><div class="css-1g9ioi4"><button type="button" class="css-kxscys"><div class="css-rre5oz"><span class="css-1d75hb8"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 20 20"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M0 10C0 4.477 4.477 0 10 0s10 4.477 10 10-4.477 10-10 10S0 15.523 0 10Zm18.5 0a8.5 8.5 0 1 0-17 0 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 17 0ZM10 4c-.823 0-1.5.677-1.5 1.518C8.5 6.323 9.177 7 10 7c.841 0 1.5-.677 1.5-1.482A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 10 4Zm0 4.5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1V15a1 1 0 1 1-2 0V9.5a1 1 0 0 1 1-1Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><span>Sources</span></div></button></div><div class="css-une8nx"><div class="css-1ubyuqj"><div id="article-resources" role="region" class="css-1ugaz02"><div class="css-0">Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. 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It can affect a person’s health, well-being, and ability to focus on daily tasks. It can also affect the immune system and may increase the risk of certain health conditions.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"The right amount of sleep can vary from person to person, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/data-research/facts-stats/adults-sleep-facts-and-stats.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eat least 7 hours\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e each night. \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2023/22_0400.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eThey estimate\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e that 1 in 3 adults do not get enough sleep."},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"data-preamp":"serena-chatbot"},"source":""},{"tagName":"p","source":"Occasional interruptions to sleep can be a nuisance, while an ongoing lack of quality sleep can affect a person’s performance at work or school, their ability to function day to day, their quality of life, and their health."},{"tagName":"p","source":"This article looks at the effects of sleep deprivation and how to treat and prevent it."}]},{"id":"what-is-it","title":"What is it","isCollapsable":false,"header":["What is sleep deprivation?"],"body":[{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cfigure class=\"css-yhe8zq\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-rwmw5v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-mjp0j9\"\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"css-16pk1is\"\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/07/GettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 1190px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/07/GettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 990px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/07/GettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1845 879w\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"/\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/07/GettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1155\u0026h=1528\" alt=\"a woman looking tired as she holds her baby as she has sleep deprivation from caring for her child\" class=\"css-1jytyml\"/\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003chl-share-overlay class=\"css-18moxll\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"icon-hl-pinterest css-ps2kh1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-event=\"Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked\" data-element-event=\"OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|\" href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F307334\u0026media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.medicalnewstoday.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2020%2F07%2FGettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg\u0026description=Sleep%20deprivation%3A%20Causes%2C%20symptoms%2C%20and%20treatment\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" data-pin-custom=\"true\" data-share-url=\"https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/07/GettyImages-1200128380_header-1024x575.jpg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-8yl26h\"\u003eShare on Pinterest\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-share-overlay\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"css-13b3g0x\"\u003eCaring for another person at night may lead to sleep deprivation.\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Sleep deprivation occurs when a person does not get \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319525\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eenough sleep\u003c/a\u003e. For some, it is a short-term problem affecting them for a few nights, but for others, it can be a long-term problem."},{"tagName":"p","source":"In the long term, having too little sleep may \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547676/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eincrease the risk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e of: "},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"Everything you need to know about hypertension\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150109.php\"\u003ehypertension\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ediabetes or \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305567\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003einsulin resistance\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/178633/\"\u003esleep apnea\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323551\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eobesity\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"How to spot and treat a heart attack\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151444.php\"\u003eheart attack\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"Everything you need to know about stroke\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624.php\"\u003estroke\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edepression and anxiety\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248159\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003epsychosis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Sleep deprivation is not the same as insomnia. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Everyone needs sleep. The amount of sleep a person needs may be slightly different based on their age, but experts recommend adults get between \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Heart Lung and Blood Institute \" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep/how-much-sleep#:~:text=Experts%20recommend%20that%20adults%20sleep,or%20more%20hours%20a%20night.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003e7 and 9 hours\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e every night. "},{"tagName":"h3","source":"How much sleep do we need?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"The \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eCDC\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e recommends the following amounts of sleep daily:"},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"className":"scrollTable css-1iwt4bv"},"source":"\u003ctable class=\"responsive css-1pp4cxb css-1pp4cxb\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHours of sleep\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0 to 3 months\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e14 to 17\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4 to 12 months\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e12 to 16, including naps\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1 to 2 years\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e11 to 14, including naps\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 years\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10 to 13, including naps\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6 to 12 years\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e9 to 12\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e13 to 18 years\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8 to 10\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e18 to 60 years\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e7 or more\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Learn more with \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sleep-calculator\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eour sleep calculator.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"It is important to consider the quality, as well as quantity, of sleep. If a person has low quality sleep, they feel tired the next day, regardless of how many hours they have slept.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome signs of low quality sleep include: "},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003ewaking often during the night\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efeeling tired or sleepy, even after getting enough sleep\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003etrouble falling asleep\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"symptoms","title":"Symptoms","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Symptoms of sleep deprivation"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"A person who is experiencing sleep deprivation can have the following \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003esymptoms\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"What causes fatigue, and how can I treat it?\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248002.php\"\u003efatigue\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eirritability\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003emood changes \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edifficulty focusing and remembering\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ea reduced sex drive\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"causes","title":"Causes","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Causes of sleep deprivation "],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"There are many reasons why a person may not get enough sleep. Examples include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/288310\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eshift work\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003emeeting deadlines\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ea sleeping environment that is noisy or not the right temperature\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eusing electronic devices close to bedtime or keeping them in the bedroom\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003emedical problems, such as depression, sleep apnea, or chronic pain\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ecaring for another person during the night\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Health issues that commonly \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547676/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003edisrupt sleep\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184802\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003echronic fatigue syndrome\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145750\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003echronic pain\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esubstance misuse\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327367\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003edepression\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eanxiety\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/37010\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ebipolar disorder\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/36942\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eschizophrenia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eobesity\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esleep apnea\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/190180\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ebruxism\u003c/a\u003e, or grinding the teeth\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155244\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003enarcolepsy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"effects-on-health","title":"Effects on health","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Effects of sleep deprivation"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Sleep deprivation can affect various aspects of health, including:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe immune system\u003c/strong\u003e: Sleep deprivation may cause a person to be \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8602722/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emore prone\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e to infections, which may take longer to resolve, and \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2876696/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003erespiratory diseases\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c/strong\u003e: Sleep \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Wiley\" rationale=\"Peer reviewed journal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/oby.23616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ecan affect\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e the hormones that control feelings of hunger and fullness. It can also trigger the release of insulin. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/articles/insomnia/sleep-and-weight-gain/#dd7a5d2b-5702-4752-b589-fa42649e9de0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eChanges in sleep\u003c/a\u003e can cause increased fat storage and changes in body weight. \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"JAMA\" rationale=\"Highly respected journal,Expert written journal,Peer reviewed journal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2815684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eA 2024 study\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e reports that prolonged periods of insufficient sleep can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cardiovascular system\u003c/strong\u003e: Sleep helps the heart vessels heal and rebuild and affects processes that maintain blood pressure, sugar levels, and inflammation control. Too little sleep may \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2047487317702043\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eincrease\u003c/a\u003e the risk of cardiovascular disease.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHormone levels\u003c/strong\u003e: Insufficient sleep \u003ca href=\"https://journals.lww.com/ajandrology/fulltext/2014/16020/the_relationship_between_sleep_disorders_and.14.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ecan affect\u003c/a\u003e hormone production, including growth hormones and testosterone. Still, research on sleep deprivation and reduced testosterone levels is conflicting. Sleep deprivation can also \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7202382/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ecause the body to release\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e additional \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145855.php\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003estress\u003c/a\u003e hormones, such as \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325485/\"\u003enorepinephrine\u003c/a\u003e and cortisol.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe brain\u003c/strong\u003e: Sleep deprivation \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9111737/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ecan affect\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e several parts of the brain. A lack of sleep may also make it harder for a person to form new memories, which can \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health \" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/children-s-sleep-linked-brain-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eaffect learning.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertility\u003c/strong\u003e: A \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"BMC/BioMed Central\" rationale=\"Peer reviewed journal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://rbej.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12958-022-00889-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003e2022 study\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e notes that there is a link between sleep deprivation and \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165748/\"\u003einfertility\u003c/a\u003e. Sleep deprivation may affect the production of a hormone called melatonin, which plays a role in \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150870/\"\u003eoocyte\u003c/a\u003e development. An oocyte is an immature egg in the ovary. \u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"risk-of-accidents","title":"Risk of accidents","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Sleep deprivation and accidents"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"A lack of sleep can limit the ability to: "},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003epay attention\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ereact quickly\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003emake decisions\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"A person who gets too little sleep may have a higher risk of drowsy driving, which can lead to accidents. According to the \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/work-hour-training-for-nurses/longhours/mod11/02.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eCDC\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e, people who sleep 6 to 7 hours a night are twice as likely to be involved in a sleep-related crash compared to those sleeping 8 hours or more. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"People should not drive or use machinery if they feel drowsy."}]},{"id":"diagnosis","title":"Diagnosis","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Diagnosing sleep deprivation"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"A doctor, possibly a sleep specialist, \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547676/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003estarts by\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e asking about:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003ehow much sleep the person gets\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003etheir sleeping habits\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ecauses of disruption, such as shift work\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eexisting health conditions and medications\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Keeping a sleep diary can help a person provide detailed information, which can help the doctor recognize the full extent of the problem."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Useful information can include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003ewhen the person wakes up and goes to bed every day\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehow much sleep they get\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ewhether they take naps and, if so, for how long\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ea description of the sleeping environment\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eactivities leading up to bedtime, such as watching TV\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"A partner may be able to identify any \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/303834/\"\u003esnoring\u003c/a\u003e, gasping, or limb-jerking during sleep, which can indicate sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome."},{"tagName":"p","source":"The doctor may request a sleep study or \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/polysomnography/\"\u003epolysomnogram\u003c/a\u003e. This involves sleeping in a laboratory while a machine measures breathing, \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/258118/\"\u003epulse\u003c/a\u003e, heart rate and rhythm, muscle activity, and brain and eye movements."}]},{"id":"treatment","title":"Treatment","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Treatment for sleep deprivation"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"There are many ways to support quality sleep, including counseling, lifestyle and environmental adjustments, medications, and alternative therapies. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Sometimes, a person also needs treatment for an underlying health condition."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Behavioral and cognitive treatments"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Some approaches that do not involve drugs include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelaxation techniques:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320392\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eMeditation\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction/\"\u003emindfulness\u003c/a\u003e training, \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety/\"\u003ebreathing exercises\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/guided-imagery/\"\u003eguided imagery\u003c/a\u003e can help reduce tension. Audio recordings and \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317816\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003esleep apps\u003c/a\u003e can also help.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCognitive behavioral therapy\u003c/strong\u003e: Known as CBT, this \u003ca href=\"http://sleepeducation.org/treatment-therapy/cognitive-behavioral-therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emay help\u003c/a\u003e a person identify thought patterns that are contributing to limited sleep.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Medications"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Some people find that sedative-hypnotic \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/sleep-disorder-sedative-hypnotic-drug-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emedications\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e help. Some options available in pharmacies include \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325169\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ediphenhydramine (Benadryl)\u003c/a\u003e and doxylamine (Unisom)."},{"tagName":"p","source":"If over-the-counter medications are not effective, a doctor may prescribe:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003ezolpidem (Ambien)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ebutabarbital (Butisol)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003etemazepam (Restoril)\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"They may also recommend treatment for an underlying condition, such as anxiety."},{"tagName":"p","source":"It is essential to follow a doctor’s instructions, as some of these medications can cause adverse effects or be habit-forming."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Learn more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323775\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003esleeping pills.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Home care strategies"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Changing \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322928/\"\u003esleeping habits\u003c/a\u003e and the sleep environment \u003ca href=\"https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/healthy-sleep-habits/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ecan often help\u003c/a\u003e. A person can: "},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eTry going to bed and waking up at the same times every day, even on the weekends, with the goal of establishing a routine.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid eating large meals before bedtime.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAfter trying to fall asleep for 20 minutes, get up and read, then try again later.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGet regular \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153390\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eexercise\u003c/a\u003e during the day.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eKeep the bedroom quiet, dark, and cool.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTurn off electronic devices and keep them away from the sleeping area.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLimit the consumption of \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271707\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ecaffeine \u003c/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305062\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ealcohol\u003c/a\u003e, especially close to bedtime.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"If these measures do not help, a person should see a healthcare professional, especially if getting too little sleep is affecting the quality of life. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Some people find that devices such as mouthguards, \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/best-white-noise-machine/\"\u003ewhite noise machines\u003c/a\u003e, anti-snore devices, \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sleep-tracker/\"\u003esleep trackers\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/wedge-pillow/\"\u003ewedge pillows\u003c/a\u003e, and others help."},{"tagName":"p","source":"However, there is no guarantee that any of these will work. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Find more \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327339\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003etips for better sleep here.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Alternative therapies"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Examples include: "},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156488\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eacupuncture\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325288\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emassage\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232138\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emelatonin\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318088\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003evalerian\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003emeditation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326414\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eyoga\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324699\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eacupressure\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265507\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003etai chi\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAyurveda\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"There is not enough evidence to confirm that any of these therapies work, although \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325181\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emelatonin\u003c/a\u003e has \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6699865/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eshown promise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e in older adults. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Always check with a doctor before trying any new remedy. There may be adverse effects or interactions with medications. "}]},{"id":"summary","title":"Summary","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Summary"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Sleep deprivation can harm a person’s mental and physical health, their performance at school or work, and their overall quality of life."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Also, a persistent lack of sleep can lead to complications or indicate an underlying health problem, such as sleep apnea or anxiety. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Anyone who is concerned about a lack of sleep should contact a medical professional."}]}],"hasAffiliateLinks":false,"affiliates":[],"propsFor":{"articleResources":[{"displayLink":"cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html","link":"https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"About sleep. 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