{"id":67,"date":"2017-07-31T18:56:39","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T18:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/?p=67"},"modified":"2018-06-28T16:58:31","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T16:58:31","slug":"sleep-deprivation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/31\/sleep-deprivation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Sleep Deprivation Affecting Your Productivity?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Meet John. He\u2019s a recent patient of Sleep Better, Georgia, and a classic example of the type of case we see over and over. Many Americans experience his symptoms – and the resulting diagnosis is costing the U.S. economy up to $411 billion a year. What\u2019s worse is that his condition is putting him at an increased risk for on-the-job injuries, car accidents, and a host of other serious health concerns.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Are you like John?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

He was constantly tired, irritable, and having trouble functioning at work. Middle-aged and a little heavier than he was comfortable with, his partner was also getting tired — of John\u2019s constant snoring. John had no idea he needed sleep apnea treatment until he got some advice from the unlikeliest of places. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Most people\u2019s bosses don\u2019t talk to them about their sleep habits. But John\u2019s supervisor had noticed he was slacking at work, his eyes drooping during their weekly meetings. Instead of reprimanding John, she stepped in and suggested he make some lifestyle changes to improve his sleep. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

John soon met with a sleep specialist, who determined that he was suffering from a common sleep condition: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). With prompt treatment, he was able to regain his restful sleep — and he\u2019s never been happier (or more productive) at work. His regained his vitality and has increased energy for his family and hobbies<\/span><\/p>\r\n

John\u2019s story is not unique. An estimated 83 million Americans don\u2019t get sufficient sleep, and as many as 22 million suffer from sleep apnea, with 80 percent of cases remaining undiagnosed. Persistent snoring and fatigue are tell-tale signs of sleep apnea, which when left untreated, takes a dramatic toll on a person\u2019s overall health and well-being. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Is Sleep Apnea Affecting You?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

For people who are mid-career, the effects of sleep deprivation and sleep apnea can be especially detrimental when they take hold at work. Sluggishness, missed days, and low productivity may affect your ability to get ahead at the most crucial moments. In fact, one study<\/span><\/a> says that we could add $226.4 billion to the US economy if people slept just one hour more each night. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Signs of Sleep Deprivation<\/span><\/h3>\r\n