SnoozeMD t1_jbmrwo5 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 3:51 AM

Reply to comment by gone_internal in We are sleep experts from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine – here to answer all of your questions about the health and safety risks associated with daylight saving time and healthy sleep tips to combat the transition. Ask us anything! by AbbyStrangMD

Hi, /u/gone_internal! You are correct - "springing forward" is particularly challenging and involves the loss of one hour of sleep. This is associated with an increased risk of motor vehicle collisions, heart attacks, strokes, mood disorders, and even substance use and suicide. The duration varies with each effect, though there is some evidence that we struggle to adapt to some of the effects even months after this change.