What are the Symptoms of Lack of Sleep?
1. Moodiness – You don’t want to lash out at friends and family, but it can happen when a body is not fully rested.
2. Digestive upset – A good night’s sleep brings restoration to the digestive system therefore lack of sleep means the maids on the night shift did not do their job completely.
3. Memory lapses – Forgot your keys? Your phone? Your wallet? Try to catch a few more Z’s at night so you won’t lose track of your valuables as a result of sleep deprivation.
4. Mental fatigue – The vicious cycle of fatigue happens when lack of sleep causes health issues that contribute to more fatigue. Nip it in the bud with a good night’s rest. (Be sure and watch my video or listen to the podcast on insulin and cortisol – when balanced, these two hormones bring restful sleep.)
5. Weight gain – Can’t sleep, let’s eat. Too often sleepless nights lead to late-night snacking. After a while, this pattern can lead to serious weight gain.
6. ADHD in children – Studies show that many children misdiagnosed with ADHD actually are struggling with insomnia. Try to get the kiddos to bed and actually asleep to see if their focus improves.
If these symptoms sound familiar read my 10 tips to sleep better!
