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Can sleep deprivation cause twitching & anxiety?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

We need REM sleep: (rapid eye movement - dream sleep) to blow off psychological stress. W/out it we become anxious and short-tempered, even hallucinate if deprived long enough. See your doc or a mental health professional to address your sleep deprivation. Peace and good health.

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Answered 1/6/2017

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