There is a surprising amount of people that really don't know the major effects that can be caused by experiencing insomnia and in some cases it can be fatal.
Impaired Mentally
Think of all those things you do in a day that require concentration. Working behind a desk can be one of the worst jobs to suffer insomnia in because it's next to impossible to get any work done.
Accidents
When a person is behind the wheel, society expects this person to be alert. If you're on alcohol or drugs you will go to jail for impaired driving. The truth is that insomnia can be a lot like driving drunk. It is a serious public health risk. It has been estimated that around 100,000 car accidents have occurred because of fatigue.
Stress & Depression
As your sleep decreases, your stress increases. It's a fact I first observed when I started a high stress office job. I noticed things went pretty good when I forced myself to go to bed early, but as soon as that started to sleep I stressed out. Also, when it comes to the hormones that are created and aren't created from lack of sleep can actually cause moodiness including depression.
Heart Disease
When you stop sleeping, your body actually has changes in the nervous system and the heart. One study has concluded that this change could actually cause heart disease.
Headaches
You may start experiencing headaches during the night and even early in the morning. This can be a clear-cut sign that you have a sleeping disorder.
Economics
It is estimated that insomnia actually causes around a $100 billion dollars US each year in lost productivity and medical expenses.
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