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How much sleep should I get daily?

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Profile: Tenakha
Tenakha
June 12th, 2021 12:38pm
Sleep required differs from person to person. 7-8 hours is considered average. If you are having issues sleeping try removing caffeine altogether, or at least try to only drink tea/coffee in the morning. Zero coffee/tea will definitely help you sleep better! I'm speaking from personal experience. Another trick is to avoid using screens at night time, the blue light from monitors, laptops and phones keeps the brain awake. If you avoid looking at bright screens one hour before you intend to go to sleep that will also help a lot. Some people need to play "white noise" to help block out outside noise. You can get a 'sound conditioner' device which sounds a bit like a fan - and that also aids sleep massively! Wish you all the best.
Anonymous
June 17th, 2021 10:23pm
most adults need 7 to 9 hours, although some people may need as few as 6 hours or as many as 10 hours of sleep each day. older adults (ages 65 and older) need 7-8 hours of sleep each day. women in the first 3 months of pregnancy often need several more hours of sleep than usual. young adults can get 7 to 9 hours of sleep as recommended by the national sleep foundation — with 6 hours being appropriate. less than 6 hours is not recommended. in conclusion, there is a large amount of diversity in the hours of sleep everyone gets based on the age group.
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mamtasha22
July 2nd, 2021 1:42pm
Hey there! I hope you are having a nice day. That is an amazing question. How much sleep you should get can depend on your body. Commonly we know 7 to hours a day. But it can depend on your body and its need on how much sleep your body needs to feel rested and function properly. Some people need 4 to 6 hours of sleep some need 7 to 8 and some need 12 hours of sleep to feel rested. I hope the answer helped and you find out how much sleep works for you and helps you feel rested.
Profile: NinaBee
NinaBee
July 14th, 2021 10:34pm
If you're a young child, 11-14 hours a day. If you're a teen, 8-10 hours. If you're an adult, 6-8 hours, I believe. But here's the thing! Kids and adults start to produce melatonin at around 9:30pm, if I remember correctly. But teens only start to produce that melatonin an hour and a half later, at 11:00pm because of all the funky brain development going on. So if you're a teen, take the time between everyone else's bedtime and your own to slow down, unwind and disconnect from outside stimulus. It'll make your sleep more, both in quality and in quantity. And yes, this means teens should be sleeping until 9:00am. Only 1 in 10 American teens get as much sleep as they actually need, and it's not only because of phones. Sleep well!
Profile: HugAddict
HugAddict
August 25th, 2021 5:54am
While everyone is different, humans on average needs at least 8 hours of sleep every day. For me though, any less than 10 hours is usually going to impact how sharp I am, so don't feel that you are abnormal if you deviate from the 8 hour average mark. If you are worried, consulting with your doctor is also a great choice to alert you to any potential issues regarding your sleep patterns, and to give you assurance that you appear to lead a normal life. Sleep has major implications on our mood and behavioral well being, so it's great that you are paying close attention to it. Good luck and happy sleeping!
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royalEars2012
September 19th, 2021 7:12pm
That depends on a variety of factors. Scientists have created a general guideline of how much sleep you should get daily, but there are exceptions. For instance, it is more important to get quality sleep than a larger amount of sleep. For instance, sleeping for three-four hours and getting a full REM cycle would be better in most cases than getting five hours of sleep where you wake up every twenty minutes. If it becomes a serious concern, consider bringing it up to your doctor who would be able to more accurately tell you how much sleep you need and methods to get that amount of sleep.
Anonymous
September 25th, 2021 8:12am
It varies from person to person. I probably need 8 hours of sleep to get up feeling refreshed and not grumpy. The important thing is to have a fixed time to wake up in the morning even if you go to bed late. If we keep on training our body and mind like that, our body gets adjusted and will feel sleepy automatically at the right time so that you will be get sufficient sleep. For example, if you wake up everyday at 6 am and your body needs 8 hours of sleep, we will feel automatically tired and sleepy by 10 pm.
Anonymous
September 26th, 2021 5:00am
Depending on your age, it can range from 6-12 hours. Although, I'm assuming most of you aren't babies, so it'd be more like 6-10 hours. Teens need 8-10 hours of sleep each night and adults need 6-8. Sleep is incredibly important for many different reasons. So, yes, you DO need it each and every night. And, no, you can't actually catch up on sleep over the weekend. That's not how it works. Random tip: if you're having a hard time falling asleep, try creating a sleep schedule. Having proper sleep hygiene is crucial to a good sleep schedule. Good luck, everyone! And sweet dreams!
Anonymous
October 6th, 2021 3:19am
National Sleep Foundation guidelines advise that healthy adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. Babies, young children, and teens need even more sleep to enable their growth and development. People over 65 should also get 7 to 8 hours per night. Apart from the official recommendations, I personally like to figure out my 'sweet spot' myself, because each one of us is unique and we all use up different amounts of energy during a normal day. Some people might find that 5 hours is enough, although, some individuals may not be able to function properly without sleeping for more than 8-9 hours!
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Womerz
December 22nd, 2021 6:31pm
I always find that 7 hours is the right amount for me. Oversleeping can really affect me throughout the day, making me feel groggy and unmotivated and ironically, more tired too. I like to curb this by having a healthy sleep pattern. However, I think everyone is different and if need be, getting up to 9 can be important. Especially if you are a teenager/ young adult. Sleep is vital and can impact so many parts of our mental health and wellbeing. In order to feel my best, most refreshed, and motivated for the day ahead of me, I like to get 7 hours of sleep a night.
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Fadedletters00
December 23rd, 2021 2:38pm
Ideally, resources say an adult needs at least 7-9 hours of sleep daily. Now, it also depends on the person, their health, medical history, and overall lifestyle when it comes to deciding their sleep window. There are monks in monasteries sleeping for 5 hours daily and still maintaining amazing health while there are college students suffering from a range of issues due to over-sleeping. I suggest you observe your own sleep pattern and decide how much sleep lets you be productive throughout the day. There are no hard and fast rules as to how much sleep an average adult needs. As long as we are having a beauty sleep of a minimum of 5 hours, I think we are good to go!
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cheerfulIceCream
December 24th, 2021 6:31pm
How much sleep one needs different from person to person. An average teenager needs eight to ten hours of sleep every night while an average adult needs about seven to eight/nine hours of sleep. Six hours of sleep per night may be enough for some. Woman in pregnancy tend to require more sleep than other adults.
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brightTurtle5778
January 15th, 2022 3:50am
Well, I think we have all heard that 8 hours of sleep is ideal. However, I don't think that it is necessary for everyone to get that amount of sleep every night. I don't think that it is practical, considering that everyone's lifestyle is different, and some people might not have 8 consecutive hours in the day to spare. I know, personally, I have gotten 4-6 hours of sleep and I woke up feeling just fine for the day ahead. I think it truly depends on you personally. Whatever amount of sleep that revives you is unique to you. Remember, that naps can be your best friend!
Anonymous
February 27th, 2022 8:01pm
6 to 10 hours, aiming for 7 to 8. There a scientific studies that show your brain needs a minimum of 6 hours per day to function better, improve critical thinking skills, physical coordination and keeping your mental faculties more stable. You should really be aiming for 7 to 8, but realistically that might sometimes be hard to get when you’re leading a busy life, so a general rule to follow might be to get always get at least some sleep daily, whether it be 6 hours or 2, people tend to function much better after getting some sleep.
Profile: OneHome212
OneHome212
March 10th, 2022 4:11pm
Depending on your age, you might need more or less sleep than you think! Adolescents and early adults usually require 8-9 hours of sleep daily because most of your physiological growth occurs in your sleep. Think about it: you are growing both physically and mentally as a young person; your brain needs time to develop. More sleep offers the greatest opportunity for your development! However, once you reach adulthood, on average you can sleep 7-8 hours daily. Ever wonder why your parents were able to stay up so late? This can be why! Sleep is very important and surprisingly impacts you significantly when you're awake!
Anonymous
April 3rd, 2022 4:39am
From my experience and research, you should get a minimum of one sleep cycle per day. A sleep cycle is 90 minutes. The average person really needs 5 to 6 sleep cycles to thrive, but you can survive on 1. 1 sleep cycle can leave you feeling much more tired than 5 to 6, but you can survive on that little sleep. On a permanent basis though, as opposed to a weekly or monthly occasion, I would recommend at least 3 sleep cycles for the best possible results. Once a week I need to wake up extremely early, so i will get as little as 2 hours and as much as 5 hours of sleep. However, I normally compensate for that with a longer sleep the following night.
Profile: Gracehh21
Gracehh21
April 13th, 2022 9:49pm
It is psychologically recommended that you get at least 8 hours daily. I can get a mostly okay day out of 7 hours but everyone is different. I'd recommend 8 hours because if you're in school you already know you'll get less depending on your schedule, whether you're a morning or night person, etc. :) Make sure you turn off your phone 30 minutes before bed as well, and sleep in a good environment (dark, not too hot or cold, and maybe take a shower too to feel clean while you sleep). This way, you'll feel refreshed come morning and your overall mental health will also be better because your body is getting the rest it needs!
Profile: JoyfulPrize
JoyfulPrize
April 22nd, 2022 4:48am
You should get as much sleep as you need daily. I suffer from sleeping disorders that will never allow me to get enough sleep i need DAILY but some lucky days. I do get enough sleep. This is a very personal topic to me and I highly value having good sleep hygine. I think there is a lot of scientific data out there that may say "you need this much sleep for your age to feel good" Everyone is different though, if you figure out a proper scheudle then you may need more sleep or less sleep. I would say if are an adult between 21-49 and you aren't getting at least 6 hours witch is very very low, then you aren't getting enough. Some people can function on that or less though and be fine.
Profile: Leavesofsummer2019
Leavesofsummer2019
May 14th, 2022 10:59am
Everyone is different in what helps them feel rested and refreshed. Some people sleep less and some a bit more. 6-9 hours seems to be the normal suggested sleeping time. The quality of your sleep heavily impacts the value. So the range is different due to that as well. Good sleep hygiene- where you prepare for bed by unwinding first so that you can promote solid, restful sleep. That could mean clearing your mind by writing or meditation for example, personal care and hygiene like brushing teeth of course, some people reduce screen time and electronics for 30 minutes to an hour before they sleep as well to reduce stimulation of our minds to be alert. A consistent schedule of when bedtime is arguably what would help keep a consistent habit of healthy sleep hygiene.
Profile: MinatoK
MinatoK
May 21st, 2022 11:29am
People’s needs for sleep may vary. Generally 7-10 hours of sleep would be enough for adults. Sleep less than 6 hours is a bit insufficient and may cause certain physical harms in the long run. In addition, quality of the sleep is also very important. Sleep serves to help people recover and relax. This function may be limited if there are frequent dreams ongoing. To improve the quality of sleep, certain calming activities before sleep might be helpful, such as yoga breathing, listening to quite music, and taking a warm bath. Furthermore, if possible, taking a nap at noon is also encouraged. A short nap of 15-20 minutes is very helpful toward refreshing minds.
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CrinoCalculateVar9
September 3rd, 2022 3:03pm
It depends on your own habit, while you can try usually 7-10 hours will be recommended! You can try to sleep for 7.5 hours or 9 hours, for they are the times of 1.5, one complete sleeping cycle for humans so that you can wake up more easily and better enjoy your morning time!!! To better and more rapidly fall asleep, you can take a warm shower and listen to some soft music. There are some techniques provided on youtube, and I sincerely encourage you to practice time in your daily time so that in the evening falling asleep will be much more accessible! According to my own experience, that works a lot when I can't fall asleep for anxiety caused by the coming exams! Hope my answer will be helpful to you