What is considered sleep deprivation

What’s considered long term sleep deprivation?

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this varies greatly. the major effect is on your brain!

Would you consider sleep deprivation abuse?

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Not abuse in the true sense of the word, but it certainly reflects his lack of respect for your well-being and should be brought out in court in some manner, either verbally by your attorney or in the briefs.

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what’s considered long term sleep deprivation?

Q: I guess what I’m saying is if you don’t get much sleep or a good quality of sleep how long would this take to cause skin and health problems. Would it take months or years? What about the effects on your face I know it ages your face but would this take a while? And can it be reversed at all once you start sleeping again?

A: this varies greatly. the major effect is on your brain!

can longterm sleep deprivation lead to being forever tired later in life?

Q: would this be considered a sleep disorder, medical or psychological?I’ve had dark circles under my eyes for almost my entire life… I went through alot of abuse as a child, which more often than not occured at night, so I never had proper sleep. can this add up over time? and if so, what can sleep deprivation or sleeping disorders overall affect your health?

A: i belive it could i heard 1sleepless nnight can take up to a week to recover with normal sleep so many sleepless nights i think it could happen

How do doctors treat victims of severe sleep deprivation?

Q: Consider cases of tortured victims and the treatment, (both medical and psychological) one must undergo.Thank you.

A: They would simply order bed rest and prescribe sleeping pills. There is nothing else they can do.