Question

How does sleep affect your ability to handle stress?

Answer 1

Answer: Stress can adversely affect sleep quality and duration, while insufficient sleep can increase stress levels. Both stress and a lack of sleep can lead to lasting physical and mental health problems.

Explanation:

Many report that there stress increases when the length and quality of their sleep decreases. When you do not get enough sleep, 21 percent of adults report feeling more stressed.

Answer 2

Sleep affects your ability to handle stress because when you have more sleep you are able to think more clearly and you’re more energized and happy throughout the day.