At what point does sleep deprivation become a problem?

At the point you can no longer cope with it and start suffering seriously while become unable to maintain your normal obligations.

When you cannot function doing easy day to day tasks such as eating, watching or meeting people. Also if you cannot function at work or education then it is a problem.

when it effects your daily responsibilities and tasks sleep deprivation can become a major distraction in your life.

Sleep deprivation can become a problem when you find yourself zoning out, irritated, and uncomfortable. If you haven't gotten at least 32 hours of sleep in the past 4 days, it is a problem.

Sleep deprivation is when your mind stops your body from getting its 8 hours sleep. I guess some get only 5 hours sleep. I guess it can be a problem when you can't concentrate, or that you do get to work or obligations on time. Or that it starts to affect other parts in your life like your relationships or your health.

Sleep is very important for your health. If you have a sleeping disorder, it is important to see a doctor. Without sleep, your body cannot function properly.

Sleep deprivation by definition is always a problem. It's when it prevents you from performing basic functions that it would be recommended to seek outside help.

When it starts to interfere with how you function on a daily basis and/or is taking a negative toll on your mental/physical health.

Sleep deprivation becomes a problem when u no longer can concentrate on anything,when you are forever feeling tired and are low in productivity. Sleep deprivation was something i struggled with .. primarily because i was a perfectionist and workaholic .. And there is not a single day i regret this ..cause i still live with the consequences from what i used to do years back . Not letting your body rest or not getting enough sleep is the sure path to getting chronic problems. Please give your body a break. Your body has great regenertive capacity and taking care of it can do wonders to your life and longevity.

It becomes a problem when it affects your daily quality of life, and when all you can ever think about is how tired you are or how bad you wish you were in bed sleeping. It becomes a problem when you cannot focus and appreciate your present life because all you can ever think about is how much you want to close your eyes and take a nap.