5 Signs You're Sleep Deprived (Without Knowing It!)

From weight gain to moodiness, could more shut-eye be the answer to your health prayers?

When life gets too busy and there aren’t enough hours in the day, it can be far too easy to cut back on those all-important zzz’s. But while you may feel like you’re getting away with it, the truth is you’re racking up a growing sleep-debt that may be affecting you in ways you aren’t even aware. Sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo explains why we all need to get enough shut-eye.

1 YOU’RE EMOTIONALLY EXHAUSTED

Not getting enough sleep each night can rob even the bubbliest person of their mojo, and leave them feeling, well, tired and cranky. ‘Evidence shows the happiness hormones serotonin and dopamine regenerate during deep sleep,’ Olivia says. ‘Missing out on quality rest compromises this innate process, which leaves you feeling flat and fatigued.’

2 YOU JUST CAN’T FOCUS