Good sleep is a natural physiological state of relaxation, the key to the body’s normal functioning. During night sleep, the production of necessary hormones occurs, which stimulates the growth of the body of a teenager, accelerates the transport of amino acids into cells, the production of proteins, and affects lipid metabolism and water balance in the body (Bhadra 5). Sleep deprivation in adolescents is a sleep disorder characterized by an inability to fall asleep on time, light sleep, and a feeling of lack of rest in the morning. Because of these shortcomings, it is important to understand the consequences and risks of sleep deprivation in adolescence.
A decrease in the quantity and quality of sleep entails a decrease in efficiency, rapid fatigue, and the inability to perform logical operations. Prolonged sleep deprivation leads to decreased mood and increased anxiety, daytime sleepiness, and microsleeps (Simon et al. 441). These effects are reversible and resolve as soon as sleep is restored. Long-term sleep disturbances can cause the development of diseases of the cardiovascular system, immunodeficiency, and obesity.
As mentioned above, lack of sleep in adolescents can lead to anxiety and depression. In turn, this can lead to the fact that a teenager will not be able to study successfully. Insomnia significantly reduces people’s productivity not only in education but also in everyday communication with friends or relatives. An irritable, nervous state due to lack of sleep can also negatively affect a teenager’s productivity.
In conclusion, it should be said that lack of sleep in teenagers is one of the important reasons why depression can develop. Lack of sleep increases anxiety levels and can lead to depression. In addition, insomnia or nightmares can give rise to suicidal thoughts, which can later develop into actions. Lack of sleep during adolescence directly affects a person’s level of anxiety. This, in turn, can be a chain reaction as anxiety makes it difficult to fall asleep. The body constantly experiences heaviness, a state of fatigue, and a feeling of helplessness, which causes even more nervous breakdowns.
Works Cited
Bhadra, Preetha. “A Literature Review Onacne Due to Hormonal Changes and Lifestyle.” Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, vol.10, no. 59, 2020. Web.
Simon, Eti Ben, et al. “Sleep loss and the socio-emotional brain.” Trends in Cognitive Sciences, vol. 24, no. 6, 2020. Web.