Sleep deprivation doesn't just leave you irritable and moody—effects many of us recognize firsthand. Backed by research, it triggers several unexpected impacts on your emotional well-being.
Starting your day unrested makes it harder to embrace positivity, an effect that lingers throughout. Studies show that if you have a predisposition to depression, sleep loss heightens those symptoms.
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Sleep shortages dull your wit. Research indicates that tired individuals rate funny headlines or cartoons as less amusing.
A 2013 study asked participants to list five things they were grateful for and rate their feelings. Those with insufficient sleep struggled more with the task.
