AIBU?
How long do you sleep at night?
missbluex · 15/10/2022 19:45
Posting for traffic, how long do you sleep at night?
I’m studying full time for a degree and managing a part time job whilst often caring for my elderly father. I need around 10 hours each night but my DP complains it’s too much?!
Baffles me how some manage on 6 hours of less!
TrippinEdBalls · 15/10/2022 19:58
This much, according to my Fitbit. Which is not ideal but fine for me. Doesn't mean it should be for you, though! Are you well-rested and energetic after 10? If so I think that's just how much sleep you need. If you still feel crappy after it I would consider a visit to the GP, though.
alwaystrying2 · 15/10/2022 19:59
Overthebow · 15/10/2022 19:48
6-7 hours. I wouldn’t have time for more really with work and my DC! I have no idea how people have time to sleep for 10 hours.
Yes - I say this to my friends and they think I'm being dramatic but I genuinely don't have time for more sleep.
I aim for 7 but often less. I feel ill though for less than 6.
Mybestyear · 15/10/2022 20:16
ThroughThickAndThin01 · 15/10/2022 19:49
I have been suffering from insomnia recently so been reading loads of articles about sleep and how much is needed.
My take from all this reading:-
1 consistently less than 4 hours is life threatening
2 consistently over 8 hours is bad for you
3 7 hours is the best amount
4 anything between an average of 6-8 hours is fine
@ThroughThickAndThin01 i had the most dreadful insomnia for years. I swear I would be averaging 1 - 2 hours a night. I’d be in tears brushing my teeth knowing another long night was ahead. Fall asleep at say 11pm then wake up and look at the clock silently praying it would be 3 or 4am only to see it would be 1150pm and I’d then be awake all night.
tried Everything to no avail. It did nearly kill me. Although I was functioning, I got very depressed and started abusing alcohol - literally knocking myself out with booze. Developed very high blood pressure and put on about 3 stone over 10 years. Finally it all imploded and I resigned from my very stressful/senior job and started working part time in a role I love but for a massive pay cut. I’m now sober nearly 7 months and sleeping great!!! It’s so lovely to look forward to going to bed knowing I’ll sleep. I now get between 7 snd 8 hours a night. I felt worse to begin with but now wake up happy every day, knowing I’m sober and not in a soul destroying job. How are you coping with the insomnia?
Nina9870 · 15/10/2022 20:20
I could easily do 10, I’ve always been a really good sleeper and loved my sleep.
I’ve got a newborn at the minute so not getting as much sleep as I’d like- that’s putting it mildly!
I also enjoy napping and it’s never affected my sleep of a nighttime.
I miss sleep 😢😂
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