Where my sleep has gone???

I would say that maybe the changes and or perhaps stresses in your normal routine is causing you to loose out on sleep. I am one who sleeps only 6 hours for many years and am able to function well. Since this is a change I would say try and determine if there is something that is keeping you awake and perhaps work towards improving that area. I probably would not suggest a doctor right away, as the last thing you want is to get sleeping medication which will alter your normal sleeping pattern and or cause you to be dependent on them in order to sleep. See if there is something that perhaps you are thinking way too much on and that might be the cause, then work on ways to improve that to see if there is a change. Sounds easier then it is but sometimes stress makes me very restless and my regular sleep pattern does get interrupted.

You are able to sleep 6 to 7 hours at a time, that is a lot of hours. I can manage 4 hours at a time and I have to wake up. I do not have to get up though and I may be able to continue sleeping after a few minutes.

Well if you don't feel sleepy, then I'd say there's no problem. I LOVE sleep. I always have, but then I had a baby and had to get up earlier and lost out on sleep. I learned to live with less sleep and found that I didn't really need the sleep - but I still want it b/c I still love to sleep :) Well, that's because I had a baby. But as for suddenly not needing as much sleep, I think that is normal. I know many people who said they naturally sleep less as they get older.

Hey SJ Seen you after long time. How Are you friend ? I guess 6 to 7 hours at night is okay . Even I sleeps that much only. I have never habit of sleeping at afternoon. Let me tell you a good way I am using for well sleep. Just take hair oil massage and you will feel sleepy very fast for sure. Just try it and tell me is it works or not.

Hi Sj Probably your twins are keeping you up. Don't worry, 6 - 7 hours is enough for an adult like you. I too get around that much hours of sleep each day or sometimes less.

No i think that is perfectly alright. Sleeping 7-8 hours is just ideal for a person's body. I think sleeping more is the problem. Right now you are sleeping just enough. And I wish I would be like you too. I sleep awfully a lot and am sleepy most of the day too. Even now, it's just 6 in the evening but I feel so drowsy. How did you change your habits? Can you give me a few points too?

you see, you are even luckier because i only get to sleep for 5 or 4 hours a day. i can't easily get my sleep even if i am very tired at work. i still have tasks to do when i reach home. and these tasks changes my mood and when i am back to my bed, i can't sleep immediately. it would still take me minimum of 30 minutes imagining or just staring at the ceiling. my mind wandering anywhere. i think you just need some more healthy foods like fruits as your snack instead of junks. you will just be fine. you are sleeping good enough i guess.

Haha, that's quite the opposite from me. I used to hate sleeping. I saw it as a waste of time, as I could be doing so much more. But now that I'm in high school and working my butt off, I get tired more easily and love sleeping. It just seems like a time when your troubles seem to drift away. Then you're awake again and like...crap. Has this been going on for a while? If it has, and has been affecting your work day (like, you have less energy and such), then I would consult a doctor. If not, monitor it more frequently, and try to remember the details (like, what time do you start to fall asleep at, other characteristics) and if it continues to occur, let a doctor know. I shouldn't be too concerned, some people go through a phase where they simply don't like to sleep as much. But if it's starting to affect your daily routines and such, I would let a doctor know. Good luck!

hi friend, i think u r absolutely fine and energetic during the day time as a 7 hours sleep, sound sleep, at night is normal sleep hours of a normal person. Might be that you are finding more time to relax at night and just utilizing your day time in some other activity. I would suggest no to the doctor as actually what's your problem.., u said sleeping was your hobby and not a problem@!

Well 6-7 hours is normal. I've read sleeping more than 8 hrs is bad for you. If you're having trouble sleeping maybe you should consult a doctor if you are concerned.

hi friend...if a man sleeps just for 4 hours a day thats more than enough...even i tend to sleep 6 hours a day....

Hello sjvg, I don't know why you had this nature to feel sleepy all the time that is not good for health.But as you now got some new pattern.It is more better although it is sudden change to you.Even doctors and research says that for a good health and mind rest we need 8 hours sleep in one time.More that it make us more dull.6 hours can be taken to okay.Sleeping in day is also not good. So you are now very much okay.May be you had changed any eating habits because food always affects our sleepy nature.It is always very much good to consult with a doctor you are comfortable to go there.

It may be due to the reason that you are mow a days engaged in various activities so it also ruins your sleep. You might be tensed of something, this also ruins the sleep.It is a bit normal now-a-days. Even to match the today's world you have to sleep less and work harder.

yeah really you need to consult a doctor and ask for his advice .. usually , thsi happens when you are in depression or when you are going through times .. so, if thats the case then please dont get disaapointed by the harships of life .. because ups and down are the part of life and you cant ignore them .. ... my friends were also going through the same condiiton and they consulted the psychlogist and he recomend medicines for them .. now both of them are doing really good .. so better go to doctor .. he will advice you

Have you tried exhausting yourself? try doing some exercises an hour or two before you sleep and you'll sleep better.

Habit of too much sleeping is not good for health. 6 to 7 hours sleep is enough for healthy one. If you feel fresh with this sleep than it is not a problem. You must have a nap of half hours in afternoon. It is good for health.