How much sleep is too much sleep?
@PatZAnthony (14749)
Charlotte, North Carolina
January 8, 2016 5:27pm CST
Many seem to need little sleep to get by and don't complain much about being tired.
However, some seem to need so much sleep there is not much time to accomplish things beyond work and sleep.
Research shows one can get too much sleep. Not calling anyone lazy, but doesn't it seem a few we have all met along the way (and not the ones who are unwell) would just sleep their entire day away if they could?
How much sleep is too much sleep?
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
9 Jan 16
I think unless you are a baby or a teen more than 8 hours is too much.
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@mom210 (9117)
• United States
9 Jan 16
I just heard on the radio the other day, we need a minimum of 7 hours. It is interesting how some seems to run on just a few and others need a day. There is always the catch up amount we need as well. I can run on 4 for a day, but have to catch up the next day, or you would not want me around because I am very grouchy
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@mom210 (9117)
• United States
9 Jan 16
@whiteream Oh so do I, that is how my kids "test" me to see how tired I am, If I laugh at something stupid, I am tired.
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
9 Jan 16
My son says I get silly when I don't sleep.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
9 Jan 16
I don't think it can be measured in hours. For myself, I get up every morning at 5:30 AM and prefer to be in bed around 10:00 PM. I can stay in bed for an extra hour on rare occasions, but find I become groggy if I lay around for too long.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
9 Jan 16
@JudyEv I have tried laying in bed longer. The longer I lay there, the more tired I feel. Also my back will start to hurt. It is much easier to just get up and start the day.
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@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
12 Jan 16
I overslept this morning and when I think back when I first woke I was not feeling good, so in a way I am glad I went back to sleep, the extra hour made a world of difference. I feel much better now. You are right though - it is possible to have too much sleep.
Then In some respects I think we sometimes take the wrong position on sleep. I often don't sleep for more than 6 hours, but I also take 10 minute power naps in the day.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
10 Jan 16
Just enough, 6 to 7 hours a day. I never oversleep I also feel great...
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Jan 16
It is surprising how many just need or want more.
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@DeborahDiane (40279)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Jan 16
When I was young, I slept 8 to 9 hours at night. As I have gotten older, I have noticed that I need less rest. Now I sleep 7 to 8 hours, unless I am not feeling well, which is rare.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
12 Jan 16
It does seem we can function on less as we age, but some seem to always be tired.
@keepitsimpleyo (32)
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9 Jan 16
Definitely, i agree. Sometimes when in too much stress or confusing to decide, i just take a short nap. Somehow miraculously, my mind becomes very clear.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
8 Jan 16
Seems the teenagers and young adults are always tired. I don't ever remember being tired when I was that age. If I get between 6 and 8 hours I"m pretty happy with that.
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@keepitsimpleyo (32)
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9 Jan 16
Its because they lack body excerise or basic everyday required movemets, being addicted to tv, apps, phoes or laptop work all day. Day by day they get lethargic and loose out o health. To top it all, these days kids meal mostly include snackies, there is a need for awareness to these children.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
10 Jan 16
@keepitsimpleyo that must be it, we didn't have all these electronics when I was a kid we played outside all day long.
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@GardenGerty (160488)
• United States
9 Jan 16
I think I have read that over nine hours is too much if you do it regularly.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
9 Jan 16
Some people need more than others, I need eight but I don't get it, my husband needs seven. I can cat nap in the afternoon and sometimes I do that, just for half an hour and it makes a big difference.
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@keepitsimpleyo (32)
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9 Jan 16
For me, if i oversleep i get headache. Hence more than 11 hours is oversleep. Usually it depends on how tired, physically or emotionally the person is. But adequate sleep is 6-8 hours everyday.
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