How much sleep do you get?

sheppeyescapee

I get between 8-10hrs on an average night but sometimes as much as 12hrs. I was wondering how much sleep you all get. If I don't have my amitriptyline (to help with night pain) then I'm lucky if I get between 2-4hrs.

Ocarina

I get 8 at least. Sometimes 10. Okay with 6.

debussyschild

I need my beauty rest *ahem*, so I usually allow myself anywhere from 8-10 hours when I don't have to be up and doing stuff. Typically, I need 8 hours, but I can get by with 5-6. Not happily, I might add.

Elzecat

I do really well with 7-8 hours on work nights...I can easily sleep 10 hours on the weekends if I don't have to get up early (or I just take a lot of short naps!)

javamonster

Wow, 8-10 hrs? In my dreams, haha. 6-7 is the norm. Wish I could get by on less, days aren't long enough.

rosebarnalice

6-7 is a minimum for me to be functional; 8-9 is average/ normal work a work week night; and and on weekends and the occasional holiday break, 10 - 12 hours is a decadent luxury!

Silverkittycat

Not enough, probably 6 hours nightly. I sleep lightly.

turningstar

What is this sleep thing you speak of? And how do I get it?
Lol. I have a baby who never sleeps, so on a good night I probably get 5 hours. Haven't had a good nights sleep in a year and a half. Im starting to get used to it.

zombiesama

I usually sleep like 4 hours, 6 at max which is rare. if I sleep any longer it makes me feel extremely tired for some strange reason.

Jeneba

Five hours max. I've been this way for years! Wish things were different...

fteale

Average term time, 5 hours.

When staying with my parents, 11 hours. I have to catch up some times!

RahBuhBuh

I get 6 hours on most nights. Sometimes its less. I miss sleep.

tmarie2715

I am surprised by how many people actually get a full night's rest! I am one of those that manages to, although some nights it is interrupted sleep if my preschooler is having a bad night.

I thought the majority of Americans weren't getting enough sleep. Sounds like most of us are.

ninerbuff

I am surprised by how many people actually get a full night's rest! I am one of those that manages to, although some nights it is interrupted sleep if my preschooler is having a bad night.

I thought the majority of Americans weren't getting enough sleep. Sounds like most of us are.

The ones trying to CONTROL their weight and lives are. Majority of Americans aren't on here even trying to lose weight.

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CakeFit21

I try to get 7 at least. I like to get 8. It is very difficult on early workout mornings.

Puffins1958

I generally get between 5-6. Sometimes even 4 hrs a night. I then crash on weekends that I am not working.....and I work ALOT!!!! :laugh:

Purpleflipflops

7 on school/work days, and around 10 on Sundays. I sware by catch up nights!

Goal_Seeker_1988

I thought I was the only one who enjoyed sleepin 9 hours a day. I say day bc I work night shift. I do best on 7 hours but no less and I always feel drained on anything more than that but I do feel well rested with 9 hours!

SDkitty

Not enough, probably 6 hours nightly. I sleep lightly.

Me too :grumble:

thibautseeker

I routinely have 7-8 hours, weekends I'm much the same as I get up to go to the early morning swim session, I don't have to get up quite as early as for work but I tend to stay up a little later at the weekends so it works out the same really.

skinnnybride

During the work week, I get about 7-8 a night.
On the weekends, I sleep in & get about 10 hours. It's amazing.

kemeko

6 hours on average.... then once every few weeks it catches up to me and I end up sleeping like 10 hours. :noway:

hlandry6

8-10 hours....I am not good unless I have at least 9! Sleep is not a problem in my life =D Thank goodness

laughingnome

usually 4 hrs. if I'm lucky 6 my family has always been this way wish I could sleep 8. My husband and kids sleep late and I have to be quiet.

PepeGreggerton

I like to sleep 7-8 hours.

hannahbellelechter

I take a medication at night that knocks me out for a solid 12 hours. And if I don't take it, it makes my whole system out of whack. Gotta get that changed... 12 hours is waayyyy too much.

SarahMorganP

Anywhere from 6-9 hours. Most nights it is 7 or 8 though. Just depends when I go to sleep. I get up at 7am every morning of the week because my dog needs to go for a walk at that time. If it weren't for the dog and if my kids would be quiet in the morning I could sleep 12-14 hours on a weekend no problem. Sadly that doesn't happen! Maybe I should have asked for a weekend morning dog walker for Christmas??

justanotherbrickinthewall

I need at least 10 hours, but on weekdays I usually only get 8. On the weekdays, I sleep usually 11 hours.

javamonster

I thought the majority of Americans weren't getting enough sleep. Sounds like most of us are.

I love how you Americans assume the world is made up of other Americans. :laugh: :flowerforyou:

MB_Positif

I generally get about 7 hours. Occasionally 8, my internal clock usually has me up after 8 hours regardless of my alarm clock!

DannyMussels

I shoot for 8, but settle for about 6.

Problem is I can't just lay down at 10pm or midnight and just fall asleep. Usually takes 2 hours or so.

Part of that is the work schedule, I do the odd morning so am up at 5 or 6am sometimes.