The wedding is finally over, it was a fun weekend but you have been  on your feet all through it but now it is finally over but there is  one problem; you need cash to sort out some pressing issues. So you  get in the car and soon that to doze off, do you press on or pull  over?

WHAT IS MICRO SLEEP?

This refers to periods of sleep lasting just a few seconds, most  people may not know they have dozed off and may even appear to be  awake during an episode.
These dangerous sleep episodes are a major risk for vehicle  accidents and other errors, they occur as a result of sleep  deprivation. When a person’s is tired, the body reduces alertness,  and this can lead to micro sleep.
Micro sleep episodes are prevalent in people who work night shifts,  people who have sleep apnea and individuals with insomnia.

MICRO SLEEP VS. MICRO NAP

Note that these two terms are not the same, while micro sleep is a  byproduct of not getting quality sleep or enough sleep, while a  micro nap is a power nap that lasts between 20 to 30 minutes each  they that a person uses to replenish themselves.

CAUSES OF MICRO SLEEP

As we have mentioned earlier, one of the major causes of micro sleep  is sleep deprivation. “When we borrow time from sleep to socialize,  work or study, our brains remains tired and seeks that missed sleep.  The longer it’s been since you were last asleep, the sleepier you  get,” says Dr. Gurevich.  

You can also have micro sleep if you have a sleep disorder such as  sleep apnea, narcolepsy, periodic limb movement or circadian pattern  disorder.

MICRO SLEEP SYMPTOMS

Micro sleep symptoms are hard to notice but that does not mean they  do not exist, here are some of them:
1.    Sudden lapses in attention
2.    Yawning excessively
3.    Experiencing sudden body jerks
4.    Slow blinking
5.    Forgetting the last few moments
6.    Dropping your head

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

Dr. Gurevich says that the first step to preventing micro sleep is  recognizing when you are tired and not trying to push through it.  This might also mean changing to more consistent work shifts,  getting more sleep at night or seeking treatment for sleep apnea.
Some potential treatment options include:
•    Insomnia treatment
•    Avoid caffeine or alcohol before bed
•    Medication to improve daytime sleepiness
•    Keep your bedroom environment serene and sleep-enabling.

SUMMARY

Micro sleep is a dangerous phenomenon that warns of severe sleep deprivation.
It can endanger fatigued people as well as those around them. It is  not something that a person should aspire to or train to do.
Instead, a person who experiences micro sleep episodes must seek  professional help fast.




See also:

https://www.wincofoam.com/sleep-disorders-the-complete-guide/

https://www.wincofoam.com/why-sleep-really-matters-for-your-health/

https://www.wincofoam.com/how-to-fight-insomnia-in-one-day/

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