To manage the deprivation part, we must understand what sleep represents. Sleep is a biological state that is caused by the discharge of specific neurons in certain parts of the brain. This 90 minute cycle is repeated 3 to 6 times during the night. Sleep occupies one third of our existence. It is necessary for our physical and mental health.
Sleep affects almost every physiological and psychological process.
The body has normal low cycles called circadian rhythm lows. These lows are represented by increased sleepiness. When we do not get enough sleep, our body will physically try hard to make us sleep and psychologically we crave it. As a veteran shift worker, the primary focus of our night shift conversations was comparing how many hours of sleep we had that day. Prevention is important.