When you're sleepy, you may forget and misplace things often. And the inability to focus and concentrate caused by sleepiness further weakens memory. If you're not able to concentrate on what's at hand, it's not going to make it into your short-term memory and then long-term memory.
What effect does tiredness have on the body?
Sleep deprivation leaves your brain exhausted, so it can't perform its duties as well. You may also find it more difficult to concentrate or learn new things. The signals your body sends may also be delayed, decreasing your coordination and increasing your risk for accidents.
What are the 3 types of fatigue?
There are three types of fatigue: transient, cumulative, and circadian:
- Transient fatigue is acute fatigue brought on by extreme sleep restriction or extended hours awake within 1 or 2 days.
- Cumulative fatigue is fatigue brought on by repeated mild sleep restriction or extended hours awake across a series of days.
