THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF ST. PAUL COLLEGE PASIG HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Pauliworld
by Therese Rose F. Aquino
Whether it is by sacrificing sleep Level 2: REM Sleep for a battle royale game or spending
determine the dosage for sedation,
Rapid eye movement sleep is observe reactions to a low dosage, and
12 hours a day in bed, the five-month marked by Cleveland Clinic as the stage add as necessary. quarantine
has
definitely
altered involved in physiological changes such
students’ sleeping schedules. For some, as muscle relaxation, eye movement, sleeping may feel like a mandatory part faster respiration, and increased brain of their routine: a period of rest, or activity. This results in vivid dreams even a chore to accomplish. So, when and can alternatively be referred to as concerned with its effects on their paradoxical sleep. The dream reference brain performance, students ask: what in Ariana Grande’s song ‘’R.E.M.’’ happens to the body during sleep? The
human
body
alternates
between two categories in its sleep cycle: non-REM sleep and REM sleep. Level 1: Non-REM Sleep
originates from this category, wherein the body is immobilized while the brain remains active creating intense dreams. Medical News Today also presents an interesting fact about paradoxical sleep, stating that sleep paralysis occurs
Medicine Net describes non- when it is disrupted, which explains REM sleep, or non-rapid eye movement the body’s inability to move while the
sleep, as the dreamless state of the person is hyper-aware of their sudden cycle. The first stage of this category wake. is distinguished by light sleep, where the heart rate decreases, and the body temperature drops. A person is easily woken up in this state as the body is only beginning to enter full slumber. The “deep sleep” stage is distinguished by the process of cell repair and brain waste removal. This stage is crucial for ensuring that the brain is clear enough to function once the body is awake. Finally, the brain releases slow delta brain waves, signifying the transition from non-REM sleep to REM sleep.
PauliworldSPCP
As the student body treads unfamiliar territory through online learning, one should also consider the intake of melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone released when the body’s environment is exposed to the dark, telling the brain that it is time to sleep. Hence, once there is light, the body acknowledges that it is time to wake up. According to Healthline, melatonin users have not shown withdrawal, symptoms of addiction, or building tolerance to taking sleeping aids. To
Sleep’s
impact
on
brain
activity is too important for students to overlook. Excessive sleep, or lack thereof, can negatively affect cognitive ability as well as mental development. Considering melatonin aid and being informed of the sleep cycle are two ways students can combat sleepless nights and the impending stressors of an online academic year [1] Cherry, K. (n.d.). How Delta Waves Are Linked to Deep Sleep. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://www. verywellmind.com/what-are-delta-waves-2795104 [2] Raman, R. (2020, August 05). What You Should Know About Melatonin for Sleep. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ melatonin-and-sleep [3] The Science of Sleep: Understanding What Happens When You Sleep. (n.d.). Retrieved August 10, 2020, from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/ wellness-and-prevention/the-science-of-sleepunderstanding-what-happens-when-you-sleep [4] Sleep 101 Basics: REM, NREM, Sleep Stages, & More. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https:// my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/12148-sleepbasics [5] Sleep paralysis: Causes, symptoms, and tips. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/295039 [6] Stages of Sleep: Your Complete Guide. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://ouraring.com/sleepstages [7] William C. Shiel Jr., M. (2018, December 27). Definition of NREM sleep. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art. asp?articlekey=8684 [8] Ariana Grande – R.E.M. (2018, August 17). Retrieved August 23, 2020, from Https://genius.com/Arianagrande-rem-lyrics
40
