![]() ![]() Īcute sleep deprivation occurs when a person doesn’t sleep for 1 or 2 days, while for short-term total sleep deprivation, the person stays awake for 45 hours or less. This form of sleep deprivation may fall under acute or short-term total sleep deprivation. It’s most often for a pressing need like studying for finals or finishing up a work project, but there’s plenty who partake in all-nighters to binge-watch the latest episodes of their favorite show or finish just one more level in their current video game. Unlike insomnia, an all-nighter involves depriving yourself of sleep to satisfy another need. So if you’re usually asleep from 10 pm to 6 am, you’ll remain awake during an all-nighter throughout this time frame. Pulling an all-nighter means engaging in an activity during sleep time that makes you catch little or no sleep for up to 24 hours. So, how exactly does losing sleep for up to 24 hours affect your body? Let’s find out. ![]() If you can relate to these experiences or have ever sacrificed a night’s sleep in favor of something else, you’re part of the all-nighter club. Whether it be a tight work deadline, final exam, or simply celebrating something late into the night, all-nighters are something we’ve likely all experienced at least once or twice. You probably already know that you should sleep for at least 7 hours each night to maintain optimal health. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share via Email ![]()
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