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What is normal as far as sleep goes, how much should I get, etc?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 2, 2014
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Sleep is an individual thing. While many studies suggest that the average adult should sleep between 7-10 hours a night, the real question you might want to ask is; do I feel rested when I wake up?
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Profile: SamWise70
SamWise70 on May 21, 2015
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I would normally say 8 hours, but as I get older I am only getting around 6 and it seems to be working out fine.
Profile: HereComesTheSun1895
HereComesTheSun1895 on Jul 2, 2018
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sleeping habits can differ from person to person, but to stay functional throughout the day and healthy in general, 7 to 9 hours of slumber is recommended. 10;45 PM is the optimum sleeping time as people usually need at least 15-20 minutes to fall asleep. I hope this helps.
Profile: redwhispers
redwhispers on Oct 25, 2014
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On average, a single person should get from 7-9 hours of sleep per night. If you find yourself groggy while waking up, try going to sleep at a time that works with your REM sleep schedule, you will wake up feeling refreshed and ready to go.
Profile: Chelsbeauxo
Chelsbeauxo on Nov 13, 2014
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six to eight hours is a what a person needs , thats is to be fully rested and less wouldnt be to good but more is good also
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 14, 2014
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An average person should at least get 6 to 8 hours of sleep every night, anything below that is not enough for a person to function properly
Profile: TejVai92
TejVai92 on Nov 17, 2014
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The best way ill describe how much sleep you need is as follows " The total time after which you can feel totally relaxed and wake up without the alarm".. The need of sleep differs from person to person..like teenagers need more sleep and adults may find less sleep totally adequate.. The best way is to figure it out yourself.. because good sleep increases your creativity, reduces mood swings, supports decision making process and the most important.. It keeps you mentally fit
Profile: Pauldaniels
Pauldaniels on Nov 19, 2014
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Depending on age, six to eight hours of sleep a night is normal, also there are factors that may require more sleep, such as school, pregnancy ect. However the best way to tell if you are getting a good amount of sleep, is that you should wake up feeling peaceful and rested and not sleepy, setting a routine before bed is always a good option, and to use the bedroom for sleep purposes only, that way when you enter the bedroom, your body realizes that it is time to sleep.
Profile: Erinkearns
Erinkearns on Nov 19, 2014
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A suggested amount of sleep is eight hours, and this is the amount of sleep that most people get. This is the minimum amount of sleep that your brain needs to function effectively
Profile: DanielleBW
DanielleBW on Apr 9, 2015
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Some people say they can function on four to six hours of sleep each night, but research shows that adults who get fewer than seven hours of sleep — whether for just one night or over the course of days, weeks, or months — have more difficulty concentrating and more mood problems than people who sleep seven to nine.
Profile: salamanderWizard
salamanderWizard on May 27, 2015
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Medical professionals suggest getting an average of 8 hours of sleep per night. This may fluctuate depending on where you are in your life, i.e college students typically undergo less hours of sleep with elderly taking more, 8 hours is a good way point. If you are feeling concerned about the amount of sleep you are getting consider talking to people close to you, or reaching out to a medical professional .
Profile: Aprildays2432
Aprildays2432 on Jun 22, 2015
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A healthy amount of sleep for a teen is about nine hours or more, but too much sleep can leave you restless the nest night and not enough sleep will leave you tired the next day.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 30, 2015
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Although it varies by age, it's probably safe to aim for at least 8 hours of sleep each night (and it doesn't hurt to get a little more!). Different people have different needs for sleep; some can function on just 5 hrs, whereas others need a solid 10 hrs to avoid coming to work like a member of the living dead. Listen to your body. (:
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 9, 2015
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7 hours are recommended... 8 hours are my favourite... Rest its up to ur rourtine... It it comprises of more strenous physical activities I would suggest to sleep more... It might end up reducing the day time but hey u gotta take care of the health...
Profile: erenflowers
erenflowers on Apr 11, 2016
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It is recommended 8-10 hours a night, but of course your schedule will vary depending on the day. For the most part, just try to get in sync and stay consistent. Start getting in-tune with your body's sleep schedule. Example: If you feel tired after 8 hours, try 9 hours. If you feel refreshed after 9 hours of sleep, it may just be right for you. :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 5, 2016
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Well I would suggest getting 8 hours sleep at a minimum but it would be very good to get more hours.
Profile: BeyondEmpathy
BeyondEmpathy on Sep 28, 2016
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I believe that peoples sleep cycle changes and is unique to each person. Although when it becomes non resting or none retorative then this may be a time to discuss with your counsellor or GP
Profile: upholsteredchair
upholsteredchair on Mar 13, 2017
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This is a very difficult question. As a student at a very difficult school, with internships on the weekends, I find that I get 6-4 hours of sleep a night. This is not good for me, personally. I know some people who thrive on it, but i occasionally have to take a day and sleep as long as I can, otherwise I start to crash and burn. I think that if I got 8-9 hours of sleep a night, I would feel a lot better. I think 6-8 is a much more reasonable goal, and definitely one I am currently working towards. You need to find what works for you! I suggest getting at least 7 hours of sleep a night. This does vary with age, though, so if you're younger or older you mighr want to adjust that number. But I would advocate doing it like me -- see what makes you feel awake in the morning and stick with that.
Profile: BethTheSage
BethTheSage on Mar 21, 2017
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It is recommended that most healthy adults get between 7 to 9 hours of sleep. Some people can get away with less and still feel perfectly rested. Another key is to go to bed and get up and approximately the same time. The big question is, do you feel like you are getting enough sleep? This is something many people need to work on as a form of self care.
Profile: izzymarii
izzymarii on Feb 19, 2018
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Between 7 and 8 hours is considered normal, per night. If you know you have difficulty sleeping then try and go to bed earlier and do not use technology a couple of hours prior.
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