how many hours do you sleep?

@mazdakid (347)
Philippines
January 11, 2009 10:36pm CST
hi all! we all know that sleep is an important part of human life. without sleep, a lot of problems will arise. a human may even die after just a few days without sleep. the number of hours you sleep is also important, since this means that you either wake up refreshed or still feel groggy all day long. some experts say that adults should sleep for only 6-7 hours per night. some other experts say that adults should have 8-9 hours of sleep per night. in my case, i follow the 8-hour rule. how about you guys? thanks in advance! =)
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thanxiang
@thanxiang (126)
• Philippines
12 Jan 09
That's true that individuals have to get enough sleep.I personally sleep 7-9 hours a day.If you always have sleepless night,that could be dangerous coz that will be the start of trouble to your body.You can get sick immediately.So better watch out how many hours you sleep.
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mazdakid
@mazdakid (347)
• Philippines
13 Jan 09
hi there thanxiang! thanks for posting a reply to this discussion! you're right about the length of sleep and the harmful effects of lack of sleep. and it's good to know that many of us take care of our bodies properly by not sacrificing sleep. let's keep up the good work! =) thanks and happy mylotting!
chennai_b07
@chennai_b07 (640)
• India
12 Jan 09
I used to go to sleep around 10 to 11 pm in the night every day, sometimes, it may be extened to 2 a.m. in case of my examinations times. And also i will wake up at about 5.30 to 6.30 am regularly. only during the holidays, i may wake up around 7 am. Normally the 8 to 9 hours sleeping is enough for the normal humanbeings. 6 hours sleeping is not enough for the normal life. this will really hurt your normal body, this will make you tired in the next couple of days. Have a good (sleepy) day.
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muru1950
@muru1950 (963)
• India
12 Jan 09
Hi mazdakid Sleeping every day is a must for everyone.How long you should sleep depends on your sleep itself.Yes.unless you have a sound sleep,there is no use of your sleep to the body.So I think,if you get up the next day fresh and more active,then your sleep was sufficient for the day. I go to bed 11pm and get up at 6am.Most of the days,this seven hour of sleep is enough for me to get refreshed. Soon I go to bed I go to sleep.
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MisterPlus
@MisterPlus (1915)
• Philippines
13 Jan 09
I make sure that I get a 6-8 hour night sleep. It makes me feel fully energized. I take naps in the afternoon too. Sleep is very important to my parents when we were young. They always send us to bed early in the evening. When we are asleep no is allowed to make noise. Until now that is how we are treated in our house. Thanks for the post. I never thought I could talk about my sleep.
fwidman
@fwidman (11514)
• United States
12 Jan 09
I tend to sleep longer these days since retirement. I used to sleep if I was lucky, now I sleep nine or ten, sometimes even more. I guess there is no motivation for me to get up so I don't. Sometimes, even though I probably should get up since I woke up I don't. I just snuggle up next to my wife and go back to sleep
mazdakid
@mazdakid (347)
• Philippines
13 Jan 09
hi there fwidman! thanks for posting a reply to this discussion! it's great that you are now able to rest well since your retirement. finally you could relax and worry less about things now that you don't have any headaches from the office. =) hopefully i can get the chance to retire as well (earlier i hope. hehe) so that i can start resting well and with absolute peace of mind. hehe. thanks and happy mylotting!
babyfish
@babyfish (13)
• Malaysia
13 Jan 09
hmm..I'm a student..I don't have certain sleep hours..sometimes I sleep early, sometimes I sleep late..I became lazy during Saturday or Sunday, most of the time I'm sleeping..=.=" am I in trouble?
ivygrey
@ivygrey (550)
• Philippines
12 Jan 09
I always hope that i could sleep more like that, or just maybe around 8 hours or more. But because I'm pretty busy. I guess I only sleep around 5 to6 hours a day. which i hope it wasn't.
underdogtoo
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
12 Jan 09
I have stopped counting the hours that I sleep. I just sleep until I wake up. I have no problem with oversleeping either. Cheers!!
vicky30
@vicky30 (4766)
• India
12 Jan 09
I sleep for eight hours in the night.When i am awake late at night i sleep for six hours.I like to get up early in the morning.When its exam time i just sleep for two hours.I spend most of my time studying.
Dominique
@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
12 Jan 09
I try to sleep at least 7 hours. As a rule, that's how many hours I want to sleep. However, that is not always possible. There are nights when I'm not able to sleep that many hours for what reason. I find that it's not always possible.
AbbeyB
@AbbeyB (670)
• Spain
12 Jan 09
Not enough or that is how I feel at the moment, I need a good 8 hours if not more or I feel tired and at the moment I am not getting it
trm820
@trm820 (222)
• United States
12 Jan 09
Well it is actually said that too much sleep is not good for you either. I try to get no more than ten hours and no less than six.
sam4mumu
@sam4mumu (114)
•
12 Jan 09
I usually sleep for approimately 7 - 8 hours. Which leaves me refreshed and ready for the day ahead, If I sleep any more than 8 hours it leaves me feeling really tired and I don't want to do much that day. I don't know why it just does. If I sleep for less than 7 hours I feel tense and tend to get a bit grumpy and miserable.