Dr. Harish S. Belvi, a practicing ophthalmologist in Mumbai says, “Lack of sleep in most cases causes dry eyes, redness, and other forms of eye strain. But all this can be reduced, if the person gets his/ her usual 8 hours of sleep and a balanced diet.”
Behel says, “Whenever we start with a change in shifts, initially we are a little disorientated, grumpy and irritated. But once we get used to the new timings and balance between work and sleep, things gradually fall into place.”
Problems occurring due to lack of sleep
Vaish lists out some common problems associated with lack of sleep. Please remember some of these points are with regard to extreme cases.
~ Driver fatigue - The fewer hours of rest you get, the greater your chances are of being the cause of a car accident. “According to research studies, driving without sufficient rest is as detrimental as drunk driving,” adds Vaish.
~ Sleeping shortages quickly alter the body's ability to regulate glucose and produce insulin, mimicking the symptoms of impaired glucose tolerance, or diabetes.
~ Other effects—
- Heartburn and ulcer
- Hypothyroidism
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
Lack of sleep can also affect your personal life. Even though productivity at work can drastically go down, but it can also have adverse effects on your relationships. “Lack of sleep and rest at times can take a toll and it drastically cuts down on your social life. Compared to a non-BPO professional, you could say it’s a struggle to keep your personal life afloat,” adds Behel.
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