Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why You Can't Stop Staying Up Late

• Revenge Bedtime Procrastination is delaying sleep to reclaim personal time missed during the day.
• This habit stems from a psychological need to regain control over one's time, especially after demanding routines, explains Dr. Arup Halder.
• Regularly sacrificing sleep disrupts the body’s natural rhythm, leading to irritability, poor concentration, and reduced productivity.
• Dr. K Seshi Kiran notes chronic sleep loss can weaken immunity, increase risk of metabolic disorders, and contribute to anxiety/depression.
• Break the cycle by maintaining a regular sleep schedule, limiting screen exposure before bed, and taking short daytime breaks.