https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:19:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589913 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:51:12 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2589913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Wellllll.... that's how my sleep attacks feel from narcolepsy. They come on all of a sudden and feel like I haven't slept in about 2 days. My whole body starts to feel like it's shutting down and I know that if I actually have 5 min to close my eyes, I'll be in REM sleep. It's actually been pretty bad lately because I've been on call a lot at work and haven't had more than 4-5 hours of sleep per night in the past 2 weeks. </p> <p>I'm sorry to hear you're having a hard time and I hope you get some sleep soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589895 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:37:47 +0000 winter_wonder 2589895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get super grumpy. I also feel really anxious and on edge. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589585 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:30:23 +0000 Mama Bird 2589585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get slow, like my muscles just won't move like they should. It's pretty noticeable and bothers me so much... like, when DH and I take the kids to day care together, they're way ahead somewhere and I'm struggling to catch up and have to run. And I used to be a really fast walker! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589572 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:10:25 +0000 wrkbrk 2589572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: For me after about 3 days of serious sleep deprivation my skin hurts like when you're about to get the flu. I think it's technically caused by nerve irritation but that's how I know I MUST GET SOME SLEEP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589568 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:07:55 +0000 cascademom 2589568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get forgetful, tired, over caffeinated. Lately, I haven't gotten a lot of sleep with my 4:30am wake up to catch the earliest train to downtown. I've noticed that it's been a lot harder to lose weight right now. It's been a struggle to kick the weight. On top of that, I just want to eat all of the bad food as a result.</p> <p>I'm looking for a new job in our suburb. One of the main reasons is so that I can improve on my sleep and health. Being closer to the kids' daycare and of course increased pay are other reasons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589548 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:49:17 +0000 periwinklebee 2589548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember going to a lecture in college by a renowned sleep researcher about all the things sleep-deprivation does to you biologically - it was pretty horrifying since I wasn't sleeping much at the time :shocked: One thing that I remember is that most people if they get less than four hours of sleep will go into a pre-diabetic state. Makes sense, as if I'm really sleep-deprived I feel nauseated and don't digest anything well, especially anything sweet. Also, apparently information from the past day won't go into long-term memory, so you'll forget whatever you learned. </p> <p>When I'm sleep deprived, I also don't think clearly and my train of thought is easily distracted. </p> <p>@mrbee: I hope your mom gets back so you can get more sleep soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589537 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:34:59 +0000 MrsKoala 2589537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get angry and irritable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589535 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:28:58 +0000 travellingbee 2589535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get a lot of anxiety and sinus issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589534 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:26:42 +0000 catlady 2589534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get all the usual stuff (cranky, irritable, not able to think as well), plus I also find that I eat more (it helps me stay awake), get sick more often, and get canker sores. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589524 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:16:53 +0000 snowjewelz 2589524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Super irritable, cranky, unreasonable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589523 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:15:22 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2589523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: :heart: hope you get some rest soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589521 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:14:43 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2589521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On top of normal crabby-ness, I pretty much cry at the drop of a hat when I'm over tired. After one or two episodes of that, everyone is overtired of me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589518 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:08:19 +0000 babypugs 2589518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get snappy and make dumb mistakes. Sleep deprivation sucks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589503 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 07:25:01 +0000 littlebug 2589503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Migraines. I'm chronically sleep deprived right now (3 year old who won't stay in his room at night and infant who's sick), so I've had some level of headache/migraine every day for the past 3+ weeks. Which is making me more tired, because living in pain is exhausting. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589501 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 07:21:16 +0000 petunia354 2589501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm way less patient and pleasant to be around. In the NB days I definitely put a carton of milk in the cabinet instead of the fridge :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589474 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 05:30:35 +0000 ValentineMommy 2589474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get super forgetful and irritated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589467 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 05:01:02 +0000 mrbee 2589467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SugarplumsMom: oh my gosh, is your hand ok??</p> <p>I'm helping run my mom's business, and she's overseas... so I'm covering two shifts. It's ok, but the stars have to line up for me to be able to take a nap! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589465 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 04:44:56 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2589465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dude, just sneak off and just sleep! Can you just find a empty hammock you need to "fix". Lol. I was just telling my DH the other day about how wonderful sleep is. I've been sick off and on for the last 6 months due to school work and daycare germs and just being able to sleep this summer has done wonders for my health! However, the worst sleep deprivation I've had is during LO's newborn stage.</p> <p>The worst: I remember putting my hand into boiling oil to flip or get something while frying! It somehow just didn't register for me to not do that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-prolonged-sleep-deprivation-do-to-you#post-2589451 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 02:20:24 +0000 mrbee 2589451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the middle of a stretch where I haven't been sleeping much at night, and am not able to take naps during the day. I'm incredibly sleep-deprived, and have noticed the following symptoms:</p> <p>* I'm constantly irritated, and much quicker to lose my temper.<br /> * I'm way dumberer than usual. The other day, I forgot the name of our kid's teacher. This is someone I see and interact with almost every day! Since then, I've noticed that my thinking is a lot slower and I'm making more mental mistakes.<br /> * All I think about is sleeping. I'll tell Bee all day long about how tired I am, and I fantasize all day about squeezing in a nap (which never happens). </p> <p>I'm gonna get sick if I keep this up, so I will force myself to take a nap! Hopefully that restores some of my brain cells.</p> <p>What does prolonged sleep deprivation do to you? </p>