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Sleep deprivation makes us less happy and more anxious, says review of more than 50 years of research (medicalxpress.com)

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Sleep loss does more than just make us tired. It can undermine our emotional functioning, decrease positive moods and put us at higher risk for anxiety symptoms, according to a study that synthesized more than 50 years of research on sleep deprivation and mood.

"In our largely sleep-deprived society, quantifying the effects of sleep loss on emotion is critical for promoting psychological health," said study lead author Cara Palmer, Ph.D., of Montana State University. "This study represents the most comprehensive synthesis of experimental sleep and emotion research to date, and provides strong evidence that periods of extended wakefulness, shortened sleep duration, and nighttime awakenings adversely influence human emotional functioning."

The study was published in the journal Psychological Bulletin.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I ain't no scientist, but I think they chose between the chicken and the egg.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Yeah. Alright. At least from my perspective that seems pretty plausible.

decrease positive moods

Okay maybe not "plausible" but "seen" is the better word?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

My thoughts on this as a depressed person; 3am is the only time no one can expect anything from someone else and thus one is truly free. I've been keeping up with my treatment plan and getting to bed at a reasonable hour but still recognize the reasons people stay up late.