Sleep....

Lochlyn_D

How much sleep should someone be getting? Female, 27 years old, very active.

I am constantly tired. By noon, I am going downhill. By two, I barely have energy to go up and down the stairs.

I get about 6 1/2 hours of sleep, Sun - Thurs, and about 10 - 12 hours Fri and Sat.

Ready2Rock206

I need at least 8 hours a night. (I usually get around 7). They say you can't make up for lost sleep on the weekends, but I sure try.

Lochlyn_D

I need at least 8 hours a night. (I usually get around 7). They say you can't make up for lost sleep on the weekends, but I sure try.
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Don't we all!

fittocycle

I tend to need about 7-8 hours. I've had a few times when I had 4 hours of sleep and it wasn't pretty!

Just curious-have you had your iron levels tested? I used to feel the same way when I was anemic. Just a thought!

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BeTheFire

I only drink water within 6 hours of bed, that seems to help me. Caffeine only within the first 1/3 of my day.

Lochlyn_D

never drank coffee.


As for iron levels, I am going for a CBC soon, so we'll see. thanks for the heads up

bgelliott

I sleep 8 hours a night consistently and I am only tired when I eat really crappy food or when my allergies act up or both...today is a great example...allergies are in full swing and I have a huge chocolate cup cake today...I'm feeling a tad sluggish!

DavPul

eat more

kikicooks

eat more

This could be a factor if you don't eat enough. How many calories a day do you average? Or maybe you are just lacking certain nutrients or vitamins? Definitely check with your doctor if you are feeling that worn out.

khall86790

Minimum I can function on is 7, I have similar stats to you except I'm 22. I am at my best when I've had 8-9 hours.

BeachIron

How late into the night are you drinking?







I'm just looking at your avatar and thinking about when I was 27 . . .

magerum

How late into the night are you drinking?







I'm just looking at your avatar and thinking about when I was 27 . . .

Then the question would be "how early in the morning are you stopping?"

BeachIron

How late into the night are you drinking?







I'm just looking at your avatar and thinking about when I was 27 . . .

Then the question would be "how early in the morning are you stopping?"

6 1/2 hours of sleep means she's probably not drinking into the wee hours but an extra 1 or 2 could help . . .

Just thinking before we all put on our Holiday Inn Express hats and diagnose her with sleep disorders and coffee addiction.

Francl27

I've always needed 7 or 8 hours.

MyChocolateDiet

that's about 7.5 hours of sleep if we assume the 10 hrs on the weekend which is decent even more if you're sleeping the 12 hrs those nights. not really a reason to be that tired.

check your diet to make sure you're getting enough of the things that give you enough energy. there are plenty of ideas out there about what can be energy zappers or boosters in your diet or macro's so only you know your history and intake. google things if it doesn't jump out at you from your diary. for me, major factors are iron deficiency, dehydration, caffeine addiction reinstated (going back off it always give me the slumps for days), and carbo overloads cause me a bad case of the naps.

Lochlyn_D

I don't drink coffee or alcohol, EVER.

I drink water, about 4 - 6 L a day, which my doc has told me to do.

I am not having trouble sleeping. I can sleep more. I was just wondering if 6 1/2 hours was enough or not.

BeachIron

I don't drink coffee or alcohol, EVER.

I drink water, about 4 - 6 L a day, which my doc has told me to do.

I am not having trouble sleeping. I can sleep more. I was just wondering if 6 1/2 hours was enough or not.

It sounds like it is not enough for you. Try to get more sleep and see if that solves the problem.

bgelliott

I don't drink coffee or alcohol, EVER.

I drink water, about 4 - 6 L a day, which my doc has told me to do.

I am not having trouble sleeping. I can sleep more. I was just wondering if 6 1/2 hours was enough or not.

Probably not...I'd up it by an hour and see how you do. That's what I had to do!
Good luck...being tired all the time stinks.

michellechawner

I was exhausted last year and started having muscle pain...

I was tested for MS, Lupus, the works.

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Now on my medications just over a year and I'm not as tired as I used to be, I have a decent amount of energy, and I was able to return to work full time, still volunteer 3 nights a week, and have yoga 4 times a week.

If more sleep doesn't help, get bloodwork done. There may be other issues going on.

And I typically sleep 7-9 hours a night, depending on my pain and activity levels.

eellis2000

I don't drink coffee or alcohol, EVER.

I drink water, about 4 - 6 L a day, which my doc has told me to do.

I am not having trouble sleeping. I can sleep more. I was just wondering if 6 1/2 hours was enough or not.

I do really well with 7-8 hours a night. Oversleeping can cause sluggishness as well (refering to weekend days).

meltedkeys

CHECK YOUR VITAMIN D LEVELS.

Missklara

I feel tired when i sleap less than 5 hours or more than 10 hours. It sounds silly but i really feel exhausted when i oversleep my ideal is 8 but i never find time for that so most days i sleep 6 hours

EmilyTwist1

How much sleep should someone be getting? Female, 27 years old, very active.

I am constantly tired. By noon, I am going downhill. By two, I barely have energy to go up and down the stairs.

I get about 6 1/2 hours of sleep, Sun - Thurs, and about 10 - 12 hours Fri and Sat.

How much sleep a person does best with will vary. Personally, I feel miserable if I sleep for more than 8 hours. I aim for 7 to 8 hours a night. However, feeling tired all the time can be cause by things other than lack of sleep, such as vitamin and mineral deficiencies, depression, and adrenal fatigue. It would probably be a good idea to discuss this with your doctor, in case it's more that just needing more sleep.

Lochlyn_D

Thanks everyone! I will get to the doctor for a CBC asap.