**Long-term effects:** - **Chronic Health Issues:** Consist…

**Long-term effects:**
- **Chronic Health Issues:** Consistently sleeping so few hours can contribute to conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.
- **Hormonal Issues:** Disruption in sleep affects hormones responsible for hunger (like ghrelin and leptin), potentially leading to weight gain.
- **Mental Health:** Long-term sleep deprivation is linked with a higher risk for mood disorders, anxiety, and even hallucinations or paranoia.

- **Slower Reaction Time:** Your reaction times would slow down, not just impacting everyday activities but also making driving or using heavy machinery much more dangerous.