What is Sleep Debt? And Can You Catch Up?

Sleep debt may not sound like a big deal. You may have gotten 30 minutes less sleep last night...or even 60 minutes! No biggie, right? Our bodies are GREAT at adapting to a little less sleep, so long as it happens periodically.

But if you consistently get less sleep than your body needs, you start to accumulate sleep debt. And it can make a BIG DIFFERENCE in your daily life. Join Faith as she explains what sleep debt means, how you can avoid getting into debt, and why "making up your sleep this weekend" actually doesn't work.

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0:00 What Is Sleep Debt?
1:32 How To Avoid Sleep Debt
2:12 How To Recover From Sleep Debt

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[ismaneox]

"It can take up to four days to recover from one hour of lost sleep and up to nine days to eliminate sleep debt" I don't know how I am alive

[williamgabriel]

Nah im about to pay all my debt, see you all next year

[lightingmckillyourself]

My sleep debt is reaching US government levels rn

[shannonpeterson]

Can't even remember what a good night's rest is anymore

[-xxMelissaxx-]

"Sleep hygiene" is so important! Great tips.

[everykneeshallbow]

I just slept damn near a whole day and night, my gf thought I was sick. But now it makes sense I had to pay the toll. The sleep debt. Lmao

[sunendranshanmuganathan]

There are lots of drivers facing sleep debt. it could lead to big mental health issues and accidents. They always feel tired and not good mood. peoples are always angry. Sleep is very important it fells wow.

[mynz]

I have so much sleep debt its garnishing my paychecks (because I sleep through my work shift).

[JimmyJaxJellyStax]

I need to push myself to read a physical book before and after bed

[lorieresnick]

Things I’ve known, but needed to hear and see the impact…5-6 hours a night for years 😞

[CoachAshleyJean]

Every Tuesday and Thursday night, my work schedule does not allow for more than 6 hours of sleep. How do I recover from this so I can stop feeling awful?

[martacastillo]

Yes I adapted to chronic wakefulness during the week but now every weekend I wake up at noon, it's frustrating

[TenleyErickson]

This is great information. I really need to get on a better routine!

[PamWinters]

Wow, never knew all of this! Valuable info indeed. Thank you very much!

[norberto]

I heard setting a time to wake up can correct your sleep schedule so long as you have the discepline of being dead for two weeks

[Vtw]

I'm 41. The majority of my adult life has been 6 hours or less sleep. I've noticed negative Cognitive effects for years. If I get on a sleep regimen, with on time, will healthy Cognitive functions be restored?

[arch_fit]

I randomly have 2 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, never to exceed 6 hours. I likely average 18 hours Monday - Friday total. Very frustrating and worries me for my health long term. For some reason after one bad night sleep (4 hours), I get a feeling of anxiety and feel like I can't get comfortable, like I can't pop my back and follow up with 2 hours or so. My doc gave me a prescription of Lunesta for a week as she wanted me to catch up, but that just made me continue the trend but feel out of it when I am up through the night. Haven't had a sleep study, and the pattern has gone on for going on 18 months. I used to use alcohol to fall asleep, but cut that out to ensure I am around for the marathon. I began intermittent fasting to avoid drowsiness or falling asleep during the day. Anything carb or sugar heavy almost has me blacking out and losing conscience for a few minutes and realizing I had just typed something completely random sending an email or not realizing I was mid conversation and how to follow up.

[schizookie]

The sleep loansharks are on my tail atm

[owetoo]

if this has been my problem i'm going to lose it

[dreamgirl-rxhx]

Please help me to understand....i hb frequently disruptive sleep at night but when m awake frequently i can sleep back quickly ....do i hb sleeep debt m confused....sleep debt means when you are awake and cant fall asleep isnt it?...