1. Back Home Next At getsleep.com:  Causes Causes  Effects Effects  Prevention Prevention  Links Links  About this site About this site  Site map Site map You may be sleep deprived if you: are always tired are easily irritated cannot handle any amount of stress are easily distracted cannot remember newly learned material see blurry all the time see changes in your appetite Sleep Deprivation A reference for students, people who work, and everybody else. Choose a link to the left to learn about sleep deprivation and how to prevent it, or click the “Next” button. Last update: 12/2/04

2. Back Home Next At getsleep.com:  Causes Causes  Effects Effects  Prevention Prevention  Links Links  About this site About this site  Site map Site map Causes of Sleep Deprivation Not allowing enough time for sleep Anxiety Sleep disorders Medication Depression Working at night Numerous awakenings due to sounds Lack of exercise Jet Lag

3. Back Home Next At getsleep.com:  Causes Causes  Effects Effects  Prevention Prevention  Links Links  About this site About this site  Site map Site map Common Sleep Disorders Sleep Apnea - Temporary absence or cessation of breathing. Narcolepsy - A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable, though often brief, attacks of deep sleep, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations. Insomnia - Chronic inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time. Restless Legs - feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs If you are concerned you may have a sleep disorder, you should seek medical advice.

4. Back Home Next At getsleep.com:  Causes Causes  Effects Effects  Prevention Prevention  Links Links  About this site About this site  Site map Site map Get Help If you or your partner are concerned about sleep disorders, seek medical advice. You may start by asking your doctor, or by getting an appointment at an accredited sleep center in your area. For a listing of accredited centers, write to the address below: The National Sleep Foundation, 1522 K St., NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20005 Phone:(202) 347-3471 Fax:(202) 347-3472

5. Back Home Next At getsleep.com:  Causes Causes  Effects Effects  Prevention Prevention  Links Links  About this site About this site  Site map Site map Late Shift Work Because of our natural circadian rhythms, workers cannot permanently adjust to a late night shift. Rotating shifts frequently does not allow enough time to adjust. If shift work is necessary, it is best to rotate the shifts about every 14 - 21 days, and to rotate by delay, not advancing the shift.

6. Back Home Next At getsleep.com:  Causes Causes  Effects Effects  Prevention Prevention  Links Links  About this site About this site  Site map Site map Jet Lag Jet lag is a disruption of circadian and bodily rhythms caused by traveling to a significantly different time zone. Flying west is less disruptive to sleep patterns than flying east. To alleviate jet lag, set your watch on the local time immediately. Get yourself on the local schedule as quickly as possible When possible, give yourself a day for recovery.

7. Back Home Next At getsleep.com:  Causes Causes  Effects Effects  Prevention Prevention  Links Links  About this site About this site  Site map Site map Effects on Mental Ability Slowing of mental processing Problems remembering Decreased reaction time Decrease in quality of performance Decreased sensation Effects on Health…

8. Back Home Next At getsleep.com:  Causes Causes  Effects Effects  Prevention Prevention  Links Links  About this site About this site  Site map Site map Effects on Health Quicker fatiguing Difficulty with relationships Breathing disorders Heart disease Depression

9. Back Home Next At getsleep.com:  Causes Causes  Effects Effects  Prevention Prevention  Links Links  About this site About this site  Site map Site map Ways to Avoid Sleep Deprivation Give yourself time to sleep! If a long shift is approaching, build up “sleep credits” by sleeping longer before the shift. Avoid using drugs like caffeine to stay awake longer. When possible, stay within the circadian rhythm, by sleeping when the sun is down and being awake when the sun is up. Take naps! Exercise regularly. Get help. If you (or your partner) have a serious sleep disorder, medication and treatment may help. Click here for information about sleep disorders.

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11. Back Home Next At getsleep.com:  Causes Causes  Effects Effects  Prevention Prevention  Links Links  About this site About this site  Site map Site map About this site This webpage is brought to you as a project in Rebecca Boren’s Human Factors course. To view the course website, click here. Questions? Comments? E-mail the webmasters

12. Back Home Next At getsleep.com:  Causes Causes  Effects Effects  Prevention Prevention  Links Links  About this site About this site  Site map Site map Sleep Deprivation Home Causes of Sleep Deprivation –Common Sleep Disorders Get Help –Late Shift Work –Jet Lag Effects –On Mental Ability –On Health Ways to Avoid Sleep Deprivation Links –Sleepnet.com –National Sleep Foundation About this site Site Map