Sleep

[Juanco20]

Apologies if there has been a thread on this previously, I'm sure there has, but I didn't have much joy from the search

What's the PH take on the minimum amount of sleep needed to be able to function properly? I know there are plenty of studies out there but they all seem to state something different, anywhere from 5 to 9 hours. I tend to find that I can feel more tired after 10 hours sleep than I can after 6 but I think that is linked to to how deep a sleep you fall in to.

The reason I ask is because I'm currently studying but also working long hours so it's become a case of getting up at 4ish to study before heading out to work, which usually means around 5.5 to 6 hours sleep a night. Is this sustainable in the long term or will I find myself not able to perform everyday tasks at the same level I would on my normal 7 or 8 hours sleep?

[Fozziebear]

Depends on your physical activity levels I'm guessing , over the days if you don't fuel enough you will burn out. I've done 35hrs straight, running for 29hrs solid, fueling every 30mims. I used to get 4hrs sleep a night for 3-4 weeks then have get 18hrs to recover

[lornafresh]

Get as much as you can! Testosterone is produced while you sleep so no sleep = no testosterone. It's been a long time since I studied this but If I remember peak production was around 8 hours and then it started to decline.

[Wacky Racer]

I only need five hours sleep. Mrs WR about eight or nine.

Everyone's different.

[lornafresh]

Objectively people secrete testosterone at much the same rate unless they're a genetic freak or suffer from hypo-gonadism. I acknowledge that you feel fine, my point is that your t-levels might not be as optimal as they could be.

[Robertj21a]

Depends on activity level, age, weight, general fitness - and the fact that everyone's different !. Most people I know get about 6 hours sleep, which has been adequate for many years.

[anonymous-user]

I work nights and get about 5-6 hours sleep. Days I get about 10 hours, but can end up feeling the same, still tired.

there is a sleep bank, which allows you get less sleep and make it up later.

I know some guys at work who live off 3 hours sleep maybe less.

[TwistingMyMelon]

Before kids : 7-9 hours
During / After Kids: 4-7 hours

Last night I had 2 hours sleep and the night before 5 hours...today Im fcked!!

My misses often works a nightshift and wont sleep until the next night!!

My brother needs his 10 hours every night

..Each to their own

[BoRED S2upid]

Feel more tired after 10 hours? In one go? How is that possible?

The whole concept is over rated if you ask me its why they invented caffeine!

Yes I have a 3 year old and a one month old zzzzz.

[Robertj21a]

I do find it's possible to actually feel worse after a longer sleep, but possibly not 'tired' as such. If I get my normal 6 hours sleep and then get up I feel fine all day. If I doze on for another couple of hours before finally getting up I feel comparatively lousy all day.