Recommended amount of sleep

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reiquig
reiquig Posts: 1 Member
in Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
How much sleep does everyone recommend?
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  • COGypsy
    COGypsy Posts: 1,171 Member
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    I don’t know about “recommend” but I’m useless without about 9 hours. My sister does great with only 6 or 7, so it just depends on what you yourself need to feel good and rested.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
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    As much as you can get. Just kidding, but for many that's the answer.

    To be serious it depends on so many factors--age, daily activity, etc. , So..... varies for everyone. I used to need 8 hours to function, now I'm 68 and if I sleep too long I get headaches or anxiety around 4 or 5 in the morning. If I get 7 hours now I'll sleep deeply and wake up rested.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,874 Member
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    The general recommendation from most health bodies for adults is 7-9 hours. I'm usually around 7-7.5...8-9 hrs on weekends.
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 2,933 Member
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    As many as it takes to make you feel your best. I hear all about how you need 8 hours or 7-8 hours. But I usually feel best if I average 6.5 hours. I'm retired, mostly sedentary. I think that makes a difference. If I worked harder, I might need more sleep.
    How about you? How much do you think you need?

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