The following chart lists short and long term effects of sleep deprivation.
Short-Term Effects
Drowsiness
Sudden mood swings
Loss of short term memory
Loss of decision, creative and motor skills
Loss of problem solving skills
Loss of concentration
Long-Term Effects
Obesity/weight-gain
Premature aging
Exhaustion, fatigue, loss of energy
Increased risk of infections, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and gastrointestinal disease
Chronic memory loss
Depression
It is clear that for improvement to your quality of life, good sleeping habits, and correct attitude toward sleep, must be formed. It is not a one-night solution but a continual process. One night of solid restful sleep is not a license to deprive yourself of it on subsequent nights. Restful sleep must be part of your day in, day out routine. It requires adjustments in our attitude toward sleep and its role in our lives, as well as adjustments in our daily habits.