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While I’m aware this will make me sound smug, I generally consider myself a good sleeper.
What is the 15 minute sleep deprivation test?
Image shows a woman lying in bed with her hands over her eyes
The 15 minute sleep deprivation test originated from a now-viral video by TikTok userAnn Russell.
However, according to Russell, there is an easy test you’re free to take.
‘You set an alarm for 15 minutes time, and you just lay down and you close your eyes.
For the first five minutes or so, I was convinced there was no way I would fall asleep.
So, what happened when the alarm went off at the end of the 15 minutes?
Well, I wasn’t asleep.
But, I was very sleepy.
And, I felt mildly irritated because I could sense that I was on the verge of dropping off.
I’m certain that if I’d had another 10 minutes, I would have been asleep.
Obviously, the test is 15 minutes long, not 25 minutes.
So, by Russell’s measures, I am getting enough sleep.
I do think it’s important to remember that this test isn’t a scientific gauge of sleep deprivation.
How much sleep do you really need?
However, there are a broad range of factors that can contribute tothe amount of sleep you need.
Our individual genetic make up also influences our sleep drive and circadian rhythms.
Low moods and irritability
Accordingto John Hopkins Medicine, “poor sleep may create difficulties regulating emotions.”
And, unfortunately, getting a good sleep one night won’t fix matters.
You may feel mentally tired, physically tired, or both," Dr. Browning previously told us.
You experience microsleeps
No,microsleepsare not the latest TikTok napping trend.
