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Published: 2016-07-30 20:04:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 1138; Favourites: 106; Downloads: 16
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A series on sleep disorders.From left to right top to bottom:
- Baseline 8hr sleep: the natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored.
- Insomnia: the prolonged inability to get enough sleep; causes memory problems, depression, risk of heart disease.
- Hypopnea: the repeated blocking of airflow during sleep, lasting up to 60 seconds, resulting in gasping awakenings.
- Night terror: experiencing extreme fear during sleep, waking up screaming and inconsolable, similar to panic attacks.
- Kleine-Levin Syndrome aka sleeping beauty syndrome: sleep episodes of 15-21 hrs/day. Many patients' minds unravel into extreme hunger & sex drive
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Awesome illustrations, I love the detail and the vibe of these.
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I love how you did the different sleep disorders on this.
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I love both the conceptual depth of your pictures as well as the great use of colour.
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