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Things you've noticed that are the result of sleep deprivation.

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weeblueberry · 30/11/2015 23:50

Suspect we've all got the 'cranky' and 'anxious' boxes ticked but is there anything odd that you've experienced through sleep deprivation?

My first slept well so I wasn't sure what to expect with proper lack of sleep but the most frustrating thing I've found is how often I get simple words mixed up. Even when it's not been a particularly bad night I often say the wrong word. Sometimes I don't even notice til someone brings it up...the worst is when I tell my toddler to do something and accidentally tell her the opposite (ie sit and get play doh rather than sit and get lunch). Poor wee mite is getting confused...

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SouthernComforter · 24/12/2015 12:16

I thought twins were a good bet. See? I can't even write a proper sentence. I have sent toddler to nursery on Christmas eve (just for the morning) so I can sleep wrap presents while the baby naps

Lily7050 · 09/08/2020 23:05

I see it is the old thread but I would be grateful for an advice how to recover from sleep deprivation quickly.

LividLaughLovely · 11/08/2020 21:33

In my case, @Lily7050 the only answer has been bedsharing.

Was on minutes of sleep in chunks, until I realised he’d sleep 12 hours straight if he was literally in with me. Next-to-me crib apparently doesn’t count. Husband is on sofa so it’s not a solution either of us would choose, but my brain works a bit better now and I’m feeling more human.

AngelaScandal · 13/08/2020 23:10

Agree, bedsharing.

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