Remember Superman's evil doppelganger Bizarro? Turns out you've got one, too. And he comes out when you're sleep deprived. Research shows that when people attempt to resolve emotionally charged, dangerous situations on little sleep, they make the opposite choice from what they would have made when well rested. Here's why.
Sleepy Heads Are Slow Heads
When you're tired, your brain has trouble integrating thoughts and feelings. The result? Not only will your sleepy brain likely reach a different conclusion when faced with distressing choices, but you'll also take longer to make that decision than you would if you were caught up on your sleep.
Trouble sleeping? This symptom checker may tell you why.
Got tough choices to make in your day-to-day life? Then you'd better get your ZZZs.
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