The Dangers of Sleep DeprivationSleep deprivation regularly consumes people around the world. But what causes sleep deprivation? What are the consequences of sleep deprivation? And how can the tormented and sleepy poor all over the world get a good night's rest? Let's explore the exhausting world of sleep deprivation. There are many reasons why a person may be sleep deprived. They may not be able to sleep due to their particular situation or they may have a sleep disorder. An example of a situation that can cause a person to become sleep deprived is that they are too busy to sleep. Many people have busy schedules but do what they have to do to survive. Parents and college students are people with overwhelming schedules. Then there are sleep disorders. Just some of the disorders that cause sleep deprivation are dyssomnias, parasomnias, and medical or psychiatric disorders. Dyssomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult to sleep or stay asleep. There are also different types of dyssomnias. There is an intrinsic, extrinsic, and circadian rhythm (Dement 511). An intrinsic sleep disorder is just one classification of dyssomnia. Intrinsic sleep disorders are caused by something inside the body. An example of an intrinsic disorder is narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a fairly well-known sleep disorder. A typical narcoleptic will have excessive sleeping, irregular REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, instant muscle weakness also known as cataplexy, hallucinations, and difficulty sleeping at night (Dement 512). Julia, a narcoleptic, had experienced these symptoms several times before. Once his children were in the car. She had fallen asleep at the wheel and turned the car... middle of paper... night. They should make their bedroom a place to sleep. Remove any disturbances or stimulation. If you suspect you have a sleep disorder, go to a sleep specialist and get treatment, you deserve it. Sleep is essential for everyone and everything. Sleep should never be ignored because it is considered unimportant. There are many causes of sleep deprivation. Sometimes the consequences, as we have seen, can be serious and/or fatal. Treatment, if necessary, should certainly be looked into. Sleep deprivation can affect anyone; no one is safe. Bibliography: Works cited. Sleep all you need to know; J. Paul Caldwell, MD; Copyright 1997 Firefly Books Inc. The Enchanted World of Sleep; Peretz Lavie; Copyright 1996 by Yale University The Promise of Sleep; William C. Dement, MD, PhD and Christopher Vaughan; Copyright 1999 by Random House, Inc