Sleeping time

I sleep for about 5 hours a day. I think it is not enough for me. It is affecting my health. I need to cut down my internet addiction,

Hi vathsala! I thin sleep of 6-8 hours is sufficient as per our body requirements. If you do not feel tired or exhausted after 5 hours sleep and manage your affairs nicely, you should not think too much about it. I take approximately 7 hours sleep during working days, however on weekends I would try to take some extra sleep in the afternoon to make up the loss. I think those who can afford so sleep less are very active and agile.

When Indira Gandhi was alive, I used to read in magazines that she sleeps only for 4 hours. Great Yoga master Ramdev sleeps for 5 hours. So I feel it is individual's body nature that decides how much sleep a person should have. My husband sleeps for 5 hours and will be active throught the day. But I need at least 6 hours of sleep positively. Otherwise next day my energy level will be pretty low.

hi,vathsala,Well,here i am posting some info based on research studies... The amount of sleep you need depends on many factors, especially your age. Infants typically sleep at least 16 hours a day. Most preschoolers need at least 11 hours of sleep a night, and most school-age children need at least 10 hours of sleep a night. By the teenage years, nine hours of sleep a night is usually adequate. For most adults, seven to eight hours a night seems about right. At any age, getting enough sleep boosts your immune system. Sleep also helps your nervous system work properly. So how many hours of sleep are enough for you? It's probably best to aim for about seven to eight hours of quality sleep a night.Also, remember that quality of sleep is just as important as quantity. If your sleep is frequently interrupted or cut short, you're not getting quality sleep. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/how-many-hours-of-sleep-are-enough/AN01487 Have a nice time,my friend.

hi, yeah, alteast 8hrs, we should take rest. otherwise our body will disappear some where, i know, you won't sleep so much, please sleep atleast 8hours at night. have a happy period.

to my knowledge 8 hrs. is minimum and ideal time a normal human has to sleep, because all the organs in you body needs to be tuned up & repaired every night so that we can have a refreshed day after the night's sleep. I hope you got my point.

I usually fall asleep late at night (2-3 AM) and wake up mid morning (10-11) and then I am fine for the rest of the day.

hi vatsala garu, regarding sleep,all my sleep is diverted to the computer and net,previously i use to sleep 6 hrs,now it has reduced to 5 or some times 4 ,so while on the work at shop,i am sleepy most of the time,i think at this age you have to take sleep more than 6 hours,still you are getting up early,take good sleep every day,have a nice day

Hi Aunty, Normally even doctors tell that we should sleep for atleast for 8 hours and its also good for health. But i sleep for 6- 7 hours daily. But i have heard from my grand parents that elderly persons wont get sleep. Have a great day.

According to my mom, 8 hours of sleeps are only for kids coz it helps them grow. When you are already a teen, you really don't need to sleep that much. 6 hours is enough to recover your energy. I myself sleeps approximately 5 to 7 hours when I have classes and it varies if I don't have class. The thing is don't stay awake if it is not needed coz it will consume or deplete your energy resulting to more hours of sleep :D