What Happens to Your Brain During 24 Hours Without Sleep_ Psychology of Exhaustion
You have been awake for 24 hours. Your reaction time is equivalent to a blood alcohol level of 0.10 percent. You are legally drunk. You have not had a drink. Your brain is starving for rest.After 24 hours without sleep, the prefrontal cortex, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, begins to shut down. The amygdala, responsible for emotional reactions, becomes hyperactive. You are more likely to take risks, more likely to misinterpret social cues, and more likely to react with anger. Your working memory is impaired. Your attention span is reduced. You are not yourself. You are a…
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