According to a sleepio.com article by Dr. Simon Kyle, “Like breathing, sleep is a fundamental human requirement. It has even been said that one could survive for three times as long without food as one could without sleep.”
Sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on the body in a number of ways. Patients with insomnia or those who have been chronically deprived of sleep for the purposes of scientific study have reported many symptoms, including:
● Hallucinations
● Cognitive impairment, including speech and memory problems
● Impaired judgment
● Weight loss/weight gain
● Problems with eyesight
● Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, heart failure, high blood pressure and stroke
● Increased risk of developing adult-onset diabetes
● Depression