Severe symptoms of sleep deprivation, which resemble the effects of alcohol intoxication, include microsleeps, nystagmus (uncontrollable eye movements), trouble speaking clearly, ptosis (drooping eyelids), hand tremors, visual and tactile hallucinations, impaired judgment, and impulsive or reckless behavior.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Cleveland Clinic
  Sleep Deprivation: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Stages

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• Sleep Deprivation: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Stages my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic via serper

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