What are symptoms of lack of sleep?
What are symptoms of lack of sleep?
Symptoms of sleep deprivation in adults include:
- Constant yawning.
- The tendency to doze off when not active for a while; for example, when watching television.
- Grogginess when waking in the morning.
- Sleepy grogginess experienced all day long (sleep inertia)
- Poor concentration and mood changes (more irritable).
How much sleep does a 17 year old need?
8 to 10 hours
How do our sleep needs change with age?
| Age | Recommended | May be Appropriate |
|---|---|---|
| Preschoolers 3-5 years | 10 to 13 hours | 8 to 9 hours 14 hours |
| School-aged Children 6-13 years | 9 to 11 hours | 7 to 8 hours 12 hours |
| Teenagers 14-17 years | 8 to 10 hours | 7 hours 11 hours |
| Young Adults 18-25 years | 7 to 9 hours | 6 hours 10 to 11 hours |
How many hours of sleep is healthy?
How many hours of sleep are enough for good health?
| Age group | Recommended amount of sleep |
|---|---|
| 3 to 5 years | 10 to 13 hours per 24 hours, including naps |
| 6 to 12 years | 9 to 12 hours per 24 hours |
| 13 to 18 years | 8 to 10 hours per 24 hours |
| Adults | 7 or more hours a night |
Why do teens stay up late?
It’s kind of cool when you think about it—that around the time of puberty, adolescents show a hormonally driven shift in their circadian rhythms that allows them to stay awake later and sleep in later.
Why is my 17 year old so tired?
There are lots of potential causes of fatigue. Medical causes can include anemia, Lyme disease, low thyroid, other chronic medical issues, or medication side effects. Mental health issues such as excessive stress, depression or dysthymia can also cause significant fatigue.