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The importance of sleep
Sleep disturbances have made news again. As mentioned previously, any sleep disorder can cause physical and mental fatigue. When the sleep disorder becomes chronic, people can become quite mentally disabled. In those who already suffer mental disorders, sleep problems may be a manifestation of that psychiatric disorder, but it may also cause or exacerbate the condition. Sleep disturbance and suicide have been linked in those with psychiatric problems, but new research shows that the two are also linked in those without psychiatric problems.
Lack of sleep affects a person’s judgment and ability to control impulses. Many attempted and successful suicides result from spur of the moment impulses. Of course, some will argue that the chronic insomnia created a psychiatric disorder, in which suicidal tendencies are just one manifestation. Nevertheless, it can be argued that someone without a pre-existing psychiatric illness can become suicidal from the sleep disturbance.
So it is extremely important to reiterate the need for adequate sleep. It is essential for normal day-to-day functioning as well to lengthen your lifespan.
