Effects of Sleep Deprivation

There is no discussion in this article of the classification of intentional sleep deprivation as used during warfare and is recognized as a form of torture. In an episode of the television series Law & Order, one detective was questioning a suspect. He kept at him for 18 hours then let him sleep but woke him up every ten minutes. In my current living situation, a lesbian graduate student in psychology at Harvard University Medical School conducts a brutal campaign of disturbing my sleep. She works with local police criminals, i.e.,  associates of organized crime who work for the police. Currently there are three crime families participating. Her goal is to destroy my mind and my spirit. After 40 years of such criminal abuse there is not much left to destroy. But that does not stop these sociopaths and sadists from continuing their criminal attacks. It is a third generation of criminals to conduct this campaign. 

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Your central nervous system is the information highway of your body. Sleep is necessary to keep it functioning properly. During sleep, the brain rests busy neurons and forms new pathways so you’re ready to face the world in the morning. In children and young adults, the brain releases growth hormones during sleep. While you’re sleeping, your body is also producing proteins that help cells repair damage.
Sleep deprivation leaves the brain exhausted, so it can’t perform its duties well. The most obvious effect is sleepiness. You may find yourself yawning a lot and feeling sluggish. Lack of sleep interferes with your ability to concentrate and learn new things. It can negatively impact both short-term and long-term memory. It gets in the way of your decision-making process and stifles creativity. Your emotions are also affected, making you more likely to have a short temper and mood swings. Overall cognitive function is impaired.
If sleep deprivation continues long enough, you’re at increased risk of hallucinations, especially if you have narcolepsy or systemic lupus erythematosis. Lack of sleep can trigger mania in people who have manic depression. Other risks include impulsive behavior, depression, paranoia, and suicidal thoughts.

http://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/effects-on-body

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on the Body
Written by Ann Pietrangelo

Published on August 19, 2014
Medically Reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA on August 19, 2014