The Weirdest Things Your Brain Does When You’re Tired

Lack of sleep affects your brain in ways most people never notice. In this video, we explore the strange psychological effects of fatigue, the surprising ways sleep deprivation changes memory and emotion, and the weird things your brain starts doing when you’re exhausted. CITATIONS & SOURCES: Microsleep sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/microsleep Hypnagogic hallucinations sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/hypnagogic-hallucinations Emotional swings from sleep deprivation nature.com/articles/nature09767 Risky decisions when sleep deprived jneurosci.org/content/27/31/7910 False memories & sleep deprivation psycnet.apa.org/record/2018-41368-001 Dissociative automaticity / autopilot state sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110427101606.htm Time distortion from sleep deprivation academic.oup.com/sleep/article/40/1/zsw062/2667626 Cravings & sleep deprivation news.uchicago.edu/story/sleep-loss-promotes-junk-food-cravings-study-finds Paranoia & poor sleep bbrfoundation.org/content/sleep-deprivation-may-increase-anxiety-through-overactive-brain-regions Total cognitive shutdown / sleep deprivation equals intoxication cdc.gov/niosh/work-hour-training-for-nurses/longhours/mod3/08.html DISCLAIMER : All videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise noted. All materials in these videos are used for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes and fall within applicable fair use principles. The information presented is based on research, published literature, and the creator’s interpretation of available sources. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. We encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and further independent research. No copyright infringement intended.