Sleep Deprivation

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

Im currently doing a Research Project on "Sleep Deprivation" for school.

The Aim of my research is "To investigate the effects and reasons for sleep deprivation on a young person's well-being" (aged 13-23 yrs of age)

My Hypothesis is: "Lack of sleep is having a major impact on the well-being of young people (aged 13-23 yrs of age)".

So, Ive got to prove my Hypothesis and to do that I need information on why young people are sleep deprivated (the reasons) and as a result, how it is effecting them.

So just thought that i'd post this up here and wait for a reply from one of the counsellors :] inshAllah.

I hope I was clear in what I tryed to explain and inshAllah ya'll can try to provide info. for me and help!

Thank you so much and Jazakom Allah Khayr.

Salamz

[Rassila]

Salams!

Since the counselling section is now open to all ppls to reply /wink

Did you find the information you were looking for sis?still need info?

(or was this due a month ago lol!)

[Muharrir]

Good that its open, because I wanted to say that I would LOVE to read this once ur done with it.

[XoomYa]

oh good, its open now.
do u want info? suggestions?
yeah, i would like 2 read 2. =)

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

Nice to hear that ya'll are interested in my Research Project, unlike me:rolleyes: Anyways..

Bro Muharir and Sis Summaiyah as soon as I finish it and give it in, I shall post it up for ya'll inshAllah :]

Sis Rass, no it wasn't due a month ago:p lol.. They "plan"was due last thursday but the actual resreach project is due next term, week 2.

Anyways, yep I still need an answer from one of the counsellors please! (Since they might of come across a couple of people suffering from Sleep Deprivation).

Oh by the way, once I get my survey and interview questions ready I shall post it up on smy, for ya'll bro's and sis's to answer inshAllah. hehe and in that way, ya'll would be helping me and would be part of my Research.:hi 5:

Salamz/bed

[Muharrir]

Yeah should come in handy for many of us given the time slots in which a few of us post; insane hours of the night!

[Expired]

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As I find info I will put up links for you Inshallah
Sleep and Youth Suicidal Behavour - Adverse Effects of Sleep Loss or Disturbances (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/528486_3)

Why we need sleep (http://www.youthline.org/articles/?a=articles&p=62) - scroll to close to the bottom

Sleep Deprivation In Children and Youth (http://www.mnasap.org/information/Factsheets/sleepdisorders.pdf) - PDF ( If you cant view let me know and I will copy & paste it for you )

Sleep Deprivation & Youth (http://dreamtalk.hypermart.net/teachers/slepdep2.htm)

ADOLESCENT SLEEP (http://www.stanford.edu/%7Edement/adolescent.html)

Inshallah these will be able to help you.

:wa:

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^^^^

Thankyou SO much sis and may Allah reward you ! :hijab:

InshAllah I will be looking into them soon.

Salamz

[XoomYa]

Oh by the way, once I get my survey and interview questions ready I shall post it up on smy, for ya'll bro's and sis's toooh! good, i like being surveyed. =)

[Fazza]

Asak

we should all learn to sleep less - its possible, and without it effecting one's welfare too, Alhamdulillah :)

Wassalam

[Expired]

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Asak

we should all learn to sleep less - its possible, and without it effecting one's welfare too, Alhamdulillah :)

Wassalam

In the short run it may not affect but in the long run it definatly does.. It affects their moods, their strength, their ability to function properlyduring the day, they become short tempered...etc etc

esp when people suffer from insomina and cant get to sleep..it becomes an issue bro.

EG. I wanna go to bed and sleep but to cause there is so much rubbish going on in my life I just cant sleep ! the mind never stops ticking long enough to fall asleep... and the ticking is loud too !

Hence why I am on SMY @ 2.40am...while the majority of Sydney are already /bed

:wa:

[Abu Abouk(GS4L)]

^^^

LOL

solution to ALL your problems, T.V :P lol turn it on put the timer on and watch what ever is on

[Muharrir]

We've had a few interesting discussions on this in the past. What is the cause of lack of sleep and what are its effects? Obviously we haven't assessed this from any experimental or analytical point of view, but there've been many a interesting points raised.

Without delving into the detail, just want to say that I for one have definitely had more sleepless nights due to worries than due to school or university assessments.

Wassalam,
-Muharrir-

[Fazza]

Sis UP, whats the "long term" that we are talking about that it takes for this to take its toll on the person? Whats the timeframe we are looking at in other words?

Wassalam

[Expired]

I guess it depends on the person... some people it could only take a few nights while others it may take weeks or even months.... See the first couple of nights of not sleeping can seem exciting filling in the void online etc.. but after a few days/weeks again depending on the person it becomes a very lonely time where the mind begins to boggle and thoughts come up etc... then one may find they are fighting off the whispers of shaytan ..

I also think that it comes in stages... I could be fine for a few weeks or months then something will happen and it all starts over again.. but its the starting over again that takes the biggest toll. Cause te body then becomes used to something n it is a shock to the system, and you may feel ok at the time but then it hits hard... sometimes leading one to not be able to get up during the day.. wanting to shut the world out and nothing becomes important anymore..

I kinda took tis further than I was going to so I hope someone can make some sort of sense out of it ... is working on 2hrs sleep.

[XoomYa]

ive never experienced any of this, alhamduilillah. =)

[Devoted]

I used to have bad sleep problems. From sleep loss from sickness, to anxiety, to deliberate. Are you looking for any specific notes on it, and can you use someone on the forum as a source?

If so, i would be more than willing to put forward my firsthand experiences.

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

I used to have bad sleep problems. From sleep loss from sickness, to anxiety, to deliberate.
Well Alhamdulilah your all good now :]

can you use someone on the forum as a source? If so, i would be more than willing to put forward my firsthand experiences.
Yesterday I asked my teacher if I could ''interview'' you individually and she said yes, and that it would be another primary source (including my survey).. So inshAllah i'l get some questions ready to ask you, but bro would you want me to ask you them publicly or privately ? Oh and btw, thank you so much for willing to help.

In addition, i'd like to say that I have finished constructiong my questionnaire, inshAllah soon I will paste it up for ya'll to complete inshAllah (if ya'll wish to).. Just wondering, questions to the admins, where should I paste it up, in this thread? or some other one?

Jazaks

[XoomYa]

sp wheer's the survey?=)

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ Sis im waiting for the admins to tell me where I should paste it incase I paste it in the wrong spot...Dont want them to go through the trouble of moving the thread into another section :rolleyes:

Salamz

[Expired]

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Sis u can put it in the Lounge

:wa:

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ Jazaks sis

Salamz

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

Here is the link for the questionnaire :]

http://www.sydneymuslimyouth.com/smyforum/showthread.php?p=38516#post38516

Salamz

[Beauty of the Religion]

:Sleep: So what advice can you give me about getting enough sleep?

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^Bro, i'll give you all the Assignment Report when im done with it. In that way, you can read whatever you want, whenever you want. Hows that? :p

Salamz

[Beauty of the Religion]

^Bro, i'll give you all the Assignment Report when im done with it. In that way, you can read whatever you want, whenever you want. Hows that? :p
That's gold! To tell you the truth, I am a true insomniac. I couldn't manage sleeping last night until about 3 am. Now I'm a zombie.../morning

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ Yea we all get those types of days.. btw my research isnt about insomnia, coz thats like a sleeping disorder. My ones just about sleep deprivation in general :]

Salamz

[Beauty of the Religion]

^ Yea we all get those types of days.. btw my research isnt about insomnia, coz thats like a sleeping disorder. My ones just about sleep deprivation in general :]
Oh never mind. I'm just interested in reading about this topic. I think my dad might like to read it too. He's got the worst sleeping patterns.

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ LOL inshAllah kheir, I think everyones got some kinda problem with their sleep..

Anyways as soon as I finish it I shall post it up inshAllah.

Salamz

[Beauty of the Religion]

Jazakillahu Khaiyran, Sister.

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ Wa iyakom

Salamz

[~DevotedMuslima~]

i cant get to sleep either...
the whole holidays....
it's killin me!!!!!!!!!

[Rassila]

^ why not? in what way is the holidays killing you? I ask, as its meant to be the opposite right? :rolleyes:

ps. who's proud muslimah?

[Beauty of the Religion]

Sister CB, when are you going to post up the research material?

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

:eek: To tell you the truth bro, I haven't even done anything in the holidays yet. InshAllah as soon as I hand it in to my teacher (which is on week 2, this upcoming term) I shall post it up.

By the way bro, is there any info you might need/want in particular? (I might be able to give you the info you need if I already have it with me now) :hijab:

Salamz

[Beauty of the Religion]

Nothing in particular.

I was just interested in taking a look, that's all.

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ Oh ok then. InshAllah Kheir.

Salamz

[Rassila]

People, lets pressure her to finish .. she's procrastinating!

(hehe jokes)

Sis, have you considered looking at the chapter on 'sleeping' in teb al nabawi (Prophetic Medicine). I love prophetic medicine, if you want me to give you info about sleeping & the sunnah let me know :)

Also, i jsut realsied you had a questionarre.. do u have enough done?

wassalams
RaS

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ haha try :P

Sis, I dont reckon that chapter about "sleep" that you mentioned up above will helpme in any way coz doesn't it only talk about "sleep" in general? I mean, does it talk about ''the effects and reasons of sleep deprivation in young people" ?

Well, in regards to the questionnaire, I was actualy supposed to try and get at least one questionnaire from each age group (13,14,15,16 up to 23 yrs of age).. Hala I have from the ages of 13 to 19. But I dont have any done by a 20,21,22 and 23 yr old.. Kheir inshAllah, I dont really mind, but if you happen to know someone who is from those age groups, it'd be much appreciated if you asked them to fill it in for me.

Jazaks :hijab:

Salamz

[Muharrir]

There is a saying, "sleep is for the weak", which is obviously untrue, but I use it regardless in times of insomnia.

[Rassila]

^ isnt insomnia, kinda like a blessing? I mean.. the inability to sleep.. many people have difficulty staying awake, and wish their bodies didnt allow them to sleep. Or perhapstheres other symptoms that comes with insomnia..


Well, in regards to the questionnaire, I was actualy supposed to try and get at least one questionnaire from each age group (13,14,15,16 up to 23 yrs of age).. Hala I have from the ages of 13 to 19. But I dont have any done by a 20,21,22 and 23 yr old.. Kheir inshAllah, I dont really mind, but if you happen to know someone who is from those age groups, it'd be much appreciated if you asked them to fill it in for me.


Insha'Allah we'll PM some of the brothers and sisters of that age group on the forum

And sis, PLEASE explicity mention the sunnah of rasul Allah pbuh in it .. i know your the type who would slide it in. The things in it is absolutely amazing. Man all my essays, assignments etc have some sort of islamic message etc to the teacher/marker alh. Eg. My mathematics uni research assignment "Do you know your purpose in life?" which got full marks.. then an essay on social perspectives & education - touching up the capitalist as opposed to the islamic system - lol the tutor (known as teachers at uni) made sure she discussed the issue further after class, totally made her think. sA

Ill give you relevant info, in regards to youth & sleep deprivation from the sunnah iA

ws!
RaS /smile

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ yiy lol sis why wouldn't someone want to sleep. If it wasnt for sleep, we would literally not be able to function properly :eek: .. Just abit of of info. for you sis about "insomnia" that i've typed up for you down below:

What is insomnia? Insomnia is the term used to describe inadequate or poor quality of sleep, which may be due to one or more of the following: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, waking up too early in the morning and being unable to get back to sleep, and unrefreshing sleep.

How does insomnia affect daytime functioning? Insomnia results in unrefreshing sleep and can lead to daytime problems of tiredness, lack of energy, difficulty in concentrating, and irritability.

Are there different types of insomnia? Periods of sleep dificulty lasting between one night and a few week are referred to as acute (transient) insomnia. Chronic insomnia refers to sleep difficulty during at least 3 night a week for 1 month or more.

What causes insomnia? Insomnia is nearly always related to a medical, pyschiatric, ciracdian, sleep, behavioural, lifestyle or environmental disorder. Acute insomnia is closely related to a major life event, such as pregnancy, significance stress at work, or bereavement. Once the event loses its intensity, the insomnia should also lessen.

What are the consequences of insomnia? Insomnia can result in excessive sleepness during the day, which can impact on activities such as driving and the operation of machinery, as well as decreased concentration and ability to learn. Other consequences can related to mood. Many people with ongoing insomnia problems become depressed or generally agitated. Insomnia can also worsen an underlying medical condition.


And sis, PLEASE explicity mention the sunnah of rasul Allah pbuh in it .. i know your the type who would slide it in.
Ok no worries sis. InshAllah I will do so.

Ill give you relevant info, in regards to youth & sleep deprivation from the sunnah iA
Thanks sis, that'd be great.

Salamz

[salsabila]

I think my dad might like to read it too. He's got the worst sleeping patterns.

My dad too... he falls asleep at the wrong times...

He once fell asleep wen he was driving the car and then there was this dude driving home with his brand new car he bought like 1/2 an hour before and my dad was in belmore nd he smashed into the dude's car a couple of times, but he didn't feel nothing and then wen the front of the car was fully smashed, he got up...

another time he fell asleep in the car wen he was driving, he was gonna hit this other car head on, and about 3 seconds before he did, he woke up... luckily he had enough time to move out of the way...

[Muharrir]

Insomnia is nearly always related to a medical, pyschiatric, ciracdian, sleep, behavioural, lifestyle or environmental disorder.I was hoping for a clearer explanation. Care to elaborate hereupon CB?

[Muharrir]

i.e just tell me "why" in simpler terms

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ Straight out, I dont know why. Lol thats what the book that I got that from said :rolleyes:

Salamz

[Muharrir]

Yeah, I was expecting that. Not that you don't know why, but that the cause of insomnia, a little like the cause of asthma, is more obscure than anything else.

Annoys me. These scientists aren't doing their work properly! lol

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ hmm well if thats the case why dont you try becoming a scientist and discovering the reasons yourself :] ??

Salamz

[Muharrir]

Well reasons quite simple actually. I gave science a shot and it wasnt my thing innit.

Anyway, back on topic. I still eagerly await the thesis ;)

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ Hmm thats alrite then. Oh and in regards to my assignment due date, we actually got an extension and its due on the 19th of this month :hijab: .. yay gives me more time to start working on the completion of it:Shy:

Salamz

[Beauty of the Religion]

its due on the 19th of this month :hijab:
OK, you're now on a countdown :P

[Beauty of the Religion]

9 days left, CB!!!/impatient

[AbdulQader]

Take a chill pill people, have some patience :rolleyes:

SMY admins get privillage, we need to proof read it before it makes the forum pages *wink*

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

lol :( Oh my god, ya'll are all putting me under pressure!

InshAllah i'll have it up as soon as im able to.

Salamz

[Beauty of the Religion]

Take a chill pill people, have some patience :rolleyes:
If I have another sleepless nite somebody's gonna pay ;)

[Abu Abouk(GS4L)]

ok I think I should admit I need HELP FAST!!!

I start tafe on monday at 8 in the mornin now its not an issue except im used to sleeping at 3 O_O I cant fall asleep

Salam

[salsabila]

put lavender under ur pillow... i cudn't fall asleep b4, so my mum got this lavender nd put it under my pillow
i think the smell is ment 2 make u feel relaxed and make you fall asleep...

or u can take sleeping tablets...

[AbdulQader]

Waalaykom issalam,


ok I think I should admit I need HELP FAST!!!

I start tafe on monday at 8 in the mornin now its not an issue except im used to sleeping at 3 O_O I cant fall asleep

Salam

Mite be hard the first few days, but eventually if you're going to be starting that early everyday you have tafe (without sleep in the afternoon), your body should eventually start shutting down a lot earlier than 3:00 am.

Leave tablets as a later option, I personally don't like using tablets (prefer falling asleep ze normal way :) )


put lavender under ur pillow... i cudn't fall asleep b4, so my mum got this lavender nd put it under my pillow
i think the smell is ment 2 make u feel relaxed and make you fall asleep...Lavender...? sounds interesting!!!

[Rassila]

Subhan allah, Lavenday ay? hehe

Bro Muharrir shoudl try that. I would.. but i need an opposite treatment, something to keep me awake rather than asleep!

[Tasmiah]

^ Caffeine! Sugar, High GI foods! Tehehe.

I have a few aromatic oils, just sniffing them made me relax. I think chamomile was one. Lavender is great too. It's good to put them on your bed.

A bit iffy with sleeping pills. Especially for us since we're quite young, and often lead to dependancy.

I tried to not sleep at all after Fajr, and stay awake the whole day, and it left me asleep on the couch at 9pm. Which is amazing for me, since it takes me at least and hour to fall asleep!

[salsabila]

yeah the smell of lavender makes u relax... but it doesn't work 4 me cuz i don't like the smell and the smell makes me mad...

i'll get u few more later 2day or 2mrw Insha'Allah

[salsabila]

KhashKhash – Poppies

They cause intoxication and sleep



Rihan – Sweet Basil

Its aroma strengthens the heart. A sprinkle of basil in water induces sleep.



Nufar – Water Lily

The water lily induces sleep and sooths headaches. Sniffing it excessively makes the brain drowsy.



A clean, airy bedroom and clean bed. The cloths in which you sleep must also be loose and should not constrict any part of the body.



Compose yourself for sleep. Get rid of all the worries about what you have done during the day or propose to do the next day.



Stop thinking about anything but sleep half an hour before you get into bed.



Do not use heavily spiced food, meat or liquor.




Chamomile is well reputed to have a sedative and calming action.



Hops reduce irritability and restlessness.

[Abu Abouk(GS4L)]

Nufar – Water Lily

The water lily induces sleep and sooths headaches. Sniffing it excessively makes the brain drowsy.

LOL in otherwords you get high :P jokes jokes .... going to sniff some water lilies tooo uhhh ...sleep

[Abu Abouk(GS4L)]

Jazaks a heap for the help sis Islam my deen

[salsabila]

LOL in otherwords you get high



it's not a drug thing bro...

[Abu Abouk(GS4L)]

lol yeah I kniow

just playing off te whole getting drowsy thing lol

Salam

[Tasmiah]

LOL in otherwords you get high :P jokes jokes .... going to sniff some water lilies tooo uhhh ...sleep




Haha, shame.

JazakAllahu Khayran though sis, great stuff, esp. for us who need to sleep...

[Beauty of the Religion]

Brothers and Sisters, I advise you to completely avoid sleeping tablets. You will end up becoming dependent on them for sleep and that is no good. What are you going to do without them? Learn to sleep naturally.

[~DevotedMuslima~]

i wont!!!
i' follow my normal routine...

[salsabila]

esp. for us who need to sleep...
nd i'm one of them... but the stuff i've tried never seem 2 work 4 me... i jst work the opposite of everyone...

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

I made up my mind that I will not be posting up my assignment. This is because most of it is irrelevant and has got to do with the questionnaires that I had given out for people to fill in. Plus, I did a two minute job :rolleyes:

But, what I will be doing is that every time I get the time, I will be posting up information about the effects, symptoms, cure etc of sleep deprivation inshAllah!

Hope thats alright with ya'll :hijab:

Salamz

[Beauty of the Religion]

^That's exactly what you call an anticlimax. We've been waiting all these months and we get nothing in return!

Loll relaxx I'm onli joking.:BG:

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

Firstly, I dont even know what that word means:rolleyes:

Naww im sorry, but like I said, the assignment doesn't have much information about sleep deprivation.

I'll post up info. soon inshAllah!

Salamz

[Beauty of the Religion]

Anticlimax: disappointing end after big buildup.

[Covered Beauty]

Salamz

^ Thanks.

A quick short summary:

Symptoms of sleep deprivation in teenagers


Moodiness and irritability
Temper Tantrums
The tendency to emotionally “explode” at the slightest provocation
Over-activity and hyperactive behaviour
Daytime naps
Grogginess when they wake up in the morning
Reluctance to get out of bed in the morning.

Causes of sleep deprivation in teenagers


Personal choice
Illness
Work
Sleep disorder
Medications
The sleeping environment
Poor sleep hygiene
Lack of sleep impairs performance


Reduced alertness
Shortened attention span
Slower than normal reaction time
Poorer judgement
Reduced awareness of the environment and situation
Reduced decision-making skills
Poorer memory
Reduced concentration
Increased likelihood of moodiness and temper
Reduced work efficiency
Loss of motivation
Errors of omission (making a mistake by forgetting to do something)
Errors of commission (making a mistake by doing something, but choosing the wrong option)
Micro sleep.
How much sleep is enough?

Teenagers need about 9-10 hours. Teenagers have an increased sleep requirement at the time when social engagements and peer pressure cause a reduction in sleep time. Lifestyle factors such as early school start times deprive them of the required sleep-in.


More info soon inshAllah

Salamz

[HoOdDzz]

LOL sounds like most of us need a urgent trip to the doc or even a pyshcologist :P