How much sleep do you need to feel fully rested at your current age?

odddrums

I'm 30. 7-9 is good, but I can survive with 6 just fine. I can do less, but not for extended periods, especially if I'm working and working out a lot.

I've noticed if I wake up in the middle of a sleep cycle I have a worse day, even if I get more sleep, than if I get less but wake up naturally at the end of a cycle.

Also diet and hydration, if I eat *kitten* and drink lots of coffee/alcohol I feel much worse than if I eat decent foods and drink lots of water.

peaceout_aly

I'm 22-years old and sleep for about 5-hours each night (only due to a terribly long commute, dedicated gym time and taking care of a house full of boys when I get home). By the time Thursday rolls around, I can barely keep my eyes open. I need 8-hours of sleep to function at ideal levels.

Dez11B

I notice 6 hours is my sweet spot. If I sleep 8 hours or more I feel lazy all day. 5 or less and I'm sleepy all day.

stephanielosey

I'm 23 and can function regularly on as little as 5 hours, but I feel fully rested with 7-8!

Feenin2bfitt

Normally I sleep 5hrs.. For me to feel well rested I would need 7 - 8 hrs.. Because of my busy schedule, I haven't had 6+ hrs of sleep in a long time

ladymuaythai

Well, I can sleep forever but I used to do psychotic shift work so now 3-4 hours / night is sufficient... if I get more then great

kledmons

4-5 hours sleep (on days I work). 41 years old.

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susembe

12 at 35

tuckerrj

7.5 hours at age 57

LBuehrle8

I'm 30 and I need 7 to 8 hours. Single with no kids so I hit my goal pretty easily every night! I actually have to make sure I don't sleep too much or else I'll feel super sluggish.

TuesdayMarch01st2016

I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, on my bedridden days I need 16 to 20 hours, on my housebound days I need 12 to 14 & on my nearly normal person days I need 10. I don't sleep that many hours straight because 1 I am hypoglycemic, I'd die without food, if I don't eat every few hours & 2 because I'd get headaches, from too much sleep.

mfelder3

ForecasterJason wrote: »

I wanted to see if I could draw any kind of correlation between age and amount of sleep needed from those on here. Post the minimum number of hours of sleep you need to fully function and your current age. If your sleep needs have changed over the course of adulthood, feel free to note that as well.

I'm 21 and am trying to get a good handle on how many hours I really need if I can get into a very deep sleep (my sleep tends to be fairly light). About 1-2 years ago I think I needed about 8 hours of (deep enough) sleep, but now it seems like 7 hours can be enough if my sleep is deep. If my assessment of how much sleep I need is correct, I suspect the difference is due to my body changing as I move further away from the adolescent years. Otherwise, if my sleep is lighter/more fragmented I need close to 8 hours.

6-7 hours are good. But I also sleep with a cpap.

JRoo724

_A_Real_Mouthful wrote: »

32. i've had early waking issues for years now. if i can get 5 uninterrupted i can function. if i wake up at like 2 or 3 though, i don't even try to go back to bed. i just get up and stay up and work through the day exhausted.

Check sleep phase disorder

MissMonicaC4

I love my sleep!! I wish I was one of those people who function great on like 5 hours but I need atleast 7. 9 is glorious.

megzchica23

30 and I need around 6-8. Any more and I feel horrible, any less and I feel horrible.

ashleystidham

Well I'm 20 and typically will feel more energetic on 5-7 hours of sleep than I will on 8+

JeromeBarry1

How much sleep do I need to feel fully rested at my current age? More.

Jpinpoint

38 and I'm an insomniac. I take Ambien and I need 6 hours with a 1 hour fully awake before I can engage in life. I prefer 8 hours which I get if I'm relaxed and take my Ambien. On vacation I don't take Ambien because I like to have a couple beers at night and I won't mix alcohol with Ambien.

When I was in my early 20's I could sleep 2 hours and be good to go.

883xlsportster

49 & wishing I could get a solid 7 ;-)

shaken2010

I'm 35, I can function pretty well on four hours of sleep. I normally I get 5-6, sometimes I would like more.

meredith1629

34 and I need at least 8 on a regular basis to function normally. 9 is preferable. I regularly sleep 10-12 on weekends but usually am pretty lazy after that...I just can't pull myself out of bed if I don't have to be somewhere.

alyssa0061

I'm 28. 5-6 is fine for functioning. 7 is well rested

brendahughes37679

try to get at least 5-6 hours a night

vingogly

69 years old. I need 7 hours. On weekends, I usually get 8 hours or 7 hours plus a nap.

Quinn_Baker

I'm 23, and I need at least 9 to feel fully rested. I can function on less, though.

tcarp8

I try to get 8. Usually get 7.

Timshel_

I sleep 3-5 hours a night. Physically it isn't tough, but mentally...it weighs on me.

postmordem10

6 at 28. It doesn't matter what time I go to sleep I'm awake by 8 am. And once I wake up and it's light out I can't go back. Occasional naps are a beautiful thing though when my body and schedule allow them

wuwu90

26yo. About 5hours