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Q: Can Sleep Deprivation Cause Heart Problems?

asked by: lalomorales on March 2nd, 2007

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I have this new job where I work 11pm-7am Sunday-Thursdays. Now, they said I can sleep while im here but when i try to sleep I end up being woken up by all kinds of crazy sounds (loud bangs, clicks, clacks, etc)//

Since that has been happening, I try to avoid sleeping so I dont wake up to heart palpitations and I havent been getting enough sleep.

Now i feel this sinking feeling in the middle of my chest around the area of my heart. It feels like it could be posterior to the sternum and superior to the xyphoid process.

I have never had heart pains before, and now that im not getting enough sleep I think i may be causing myself this discomfort..

any thoughts on this?

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SimeonCross

replied on March 4th, 2007

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If you have any sort of anxiety disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder the lack of sleep will make these worst. You will have more panic attacks, and manic episodes.

People have always said that lack of sleep can't kill you. But I say it may not kill you but it can drive a person insane.

If you are young, under 30, then you will be able to do those hours easier. Plus you will get used to it.

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