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The writer describes a personal experience when he/she did not sleep for one week and identifies the symptoms of sleep deprivation. The writer looks at the downsides of sleep deprivation that include serious health risks. The writer also discusses sleep disorders and the medication and remedies commonly used.

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"My Mother suddenly passed during the summer of 2004. I was nineteen years old. I am an only child and my Father was not around. I was responsible for funeral planning and everything that accompanies the passing of a loved one. It was a difficult time and I was grief stricken. It was during this time that I did not sleep for one week. The grief exhausted my body but I was unable to rest. I would go to bed and my mind would race. My mind would not let me relax, as I was under so much pressure to make my Mother's death arrangements alone.
"My mood was already poor due to obvious reasons. I was depressed. However, as time progressed and I didn't sleep, I became edgy. The smallest things were irritating. Sounds seemed amplified and annoying. I remember the light of day vividly. The sun hurt my eyes. It was as if I had never been in the sun before. It became nauseating. I can clearly remember that walking felt like a chore. My limbs felt heavy and uneasy. Moving around became a clumsy task. My motor skills weakened and I was unable to stay steady. My body started showing physical signs of fatigue. My skin became pale and circles appeared under my eyes. My behavior was abnormal. I was operating on barely any fuel. It was hard to think soundly. As time went on, it became difficult to articulate my sentences. Thinking became a difficult process."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Johnson, R. (2008). 6 Remedies for Sleep Problems-Do They Work. Retrieved from http://eatingwell.com
• Mayo Clinic. (2011). Prescription sleeping pills: What's right for you? Retrieved from http://mayoclinic.com
• Pinel, J. P. J. (2009). Biopsychology. Boston, MA: Pearson.

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