Generally how many hours of sleep do you get a night?

@dfollin (25381)
United States
June 27, 2007 8:35am CST
I have had trouble sleeping alot.Either I can't get to sleep till real late,like two oclock in the morning or I go to sleep about ten thirty and then wake up about one or two in the morning and can't get back to sleep till it is almost time to get up.I used to try and drink sleepytime tea and it helped.Now it only does sometimes.How long do you sleep?What helps you get to sleep and stay that way all night?
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DawGwath
@DawGwath (1042)
• Romania
28 Jun 07
I'm trying to get about 8 hours of sleep, between 22:00 and 06:00, but there's usually something that breaks my schedule. Yes, as for your sleeping disorder, the best would be to drink some tea one hour before going to sleep. It always works for me, as 22:00 hasn't been a sleeping hour for me most of my life.
dreamertink
@dfollin (25381)
• United States
28 Jun 07
I do trink tea before bed.But,it does not seem to work as good as it used to.I get to sleep,but I wake up around 1:00 and have a hard time getting back to sleep.Iam not military is 22:00 10:00 PM ?
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DawGwath
@DawGwath (1042)
• Romania
28 Jun 07
Yes, 22:00 is 10 pm ;). The fact is, that between 22:00 and 00:00 (which is midnight) it's the best sleeping a human can get. That's why I'm trying to get to sleep in that period ;)
catcherguy247
@catcherguy247 (39)
• United States
27 Jun 07
I usually dont have any problem sleeping, but there are some times that I cant. I think that if you have trouble sleeping, do something active during the day. Like go run or work out. This should tire you out and make your body want to rest. If you think running or working out is boring, you can always join a flag football team or a softball league. Just try to do something and make your body tired, you'll sleep better, and eventually start to feel better.
dreamertink
@dfollin (25381)
• United States
28 Jun 07
Thanks for the great suggestions.Iam partially handicapped,meaning there are some things cannot do.And if I can usually not for any length of time.I will try going back to taking a walk after dinner.Iam very busy during the day,but not as physically busy as I was a while ago.Maybe I should try something more physical during the day to tire me out as well.
ssh123
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
17 Jul 07
I sleep for 7 hours a day. On sundays, may be 8 hours. Depending on age, people should sleep between 7 to 9 hours a day.
wingsofafairy
@wingsofafairy (9)
• United States
28 Jun 07
I have tried every suggestion, OTC medication, and natural remedy I could possibly try. I was finally prescribed Ambien. It does work to put me to sleep, but I feel so draggy the next day, even when I get a full eight hours of sleep. This morning I spoke to my doctor and she switched me over to Lunesta to see if I respond better to that. As far as if I don't take anything, I stay awake all night. Until the sun comes up. I just lay there and think. It sucks.