How much sleep do you get?

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 2:27 am

After a decade of bad insomnia, I'm finally getting 7-9 hours of sleep on a pretty regular basis.

Waking up more tired than ever though. It sucks.

Regular schedule, 4 days per week I don't go to work until 11AM. In bed by 11-12, alarm at 9:45. Not much to bitch about there.
Saturdays are 9AM, occasional 8AM Sundays but not that often.

Still some bad nights when it takes me 4 or 5 hours to fall asleep but much better recently. When I wake up before the alarm, which is 99% of the time, there's no way in hell I'm getting out of bed until I need to.

What kind of sleep hours do you get, and how do you feel in the morning?

TonyT · Post by **TonyT** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:37 am

6-8 hours sleep, sometimes less, never more. I do home improvement work. On days that I have a physically tough go of it I sleep well, get up with more energy. Lazy days = intermittent sleep patterns for me. Good sleep for me depends almost entirely upon: diet, exercise (work) and keeping a step ahead of Life's problems. Incomplete and unfinished problems tend to inhibit my rest.

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:07 am

I can survive on 6 hours but I prefer 8. My problem is that I wake up about 5-7 times a night. I never wake up fully rested. But like Tony, I will sleep better the more exhausted I am. Still, they are always restless nights. I am always thinking about whatever tasks are ahead of me the next day or anything else in life that might be bugging me. It's very seldom that my mind is calm enough to just lay down and fall asleep immediately.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:14 am

5...sometimes as much as 6 but rare.

Ronny · Post by **Ronny** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:29 am

i usually sleep 7-8 hours a night.sometimes all night then sometimes i might wake up 1-2 times but go right back to sleep.guess i am lucky.usually i go to bed 10-11.

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:49 am

usually 4 or 5 hours .I take a nap most days though too.

minir · Post by **minir** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:26 pm

Hi Humboldt

Unfortunately 3 to 4 hours a night is about it for me.

Like Dan i do nap during the day.

When younger 8 hours was my usual work night and less on the weekends.

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Larry

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 4:37 pm

7 hrs most weeknights 8 hrs on weekends @ 45 yrs old an afternoon nap is almost required if I want to stay up past 10pm.

If your mind is full of tasks and you cant sleep put the tv on helps

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 4:39 pm

weird of all the posters above YOSC is the newest member.. and yes I am bored...

jeremyboycool · Post by **jeremyboycool** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:12 pm

What is this sleep you speak of?

My sleeping pattern.. well I have not had a sleeping pattern in as long as I can remember. Before school my working hours shifted around and now at school my hours are still moving around. As a result I mostly just nap here and there. Some times I go to bed at noon and other times 3 am in the morning. I just go until I can't stay awake any more.

Yesterday I slept from 2 pm to 5 pm, than again from 3 am to 5:30 am. and I have been at the school since 8 am and it won't be until around 8 pm that I get home. There is no consistency here!

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:16 pm

Randy wrote:7 hrs most weeknights 8 hrs on weekends @ 45 yrs old an afternoon nap is almost required if I want to stay up past 10pm.

If your mind is full of tasks and you cant sleep put the tv on helps

this is me !

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:53 pm

TV is the last thing I want/need.
Haven't turned on the TV in the living room in 4 months.

That said, I watch most movies on my computer or finish them in bed on my tablet. Not that different I guess.

I do love naps.

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:59 am

I will usually have my radio on and have the time set to shut off in about 1/2 hour. I find that if I'm sort of passively listening to something it will occupy my mind and thoughts and keep my from thinking about all the other things going on in my life. It does help me fall asleep faster.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:45 am

I have to have my 8 hours! Less than that I feel it.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:08 am

Not much for the last couple months, hoping to get up to 6ish a day soon.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:37 am

YARDofSTUF wrote:Not much for the last couple months, hoping to get up to 6ish a day soon.

My god son, best of luck.
Lived off 2, hope for 8, can't imagine 6 on a regular basis is rough as hell but everyone is different.

Is this scheduling, partying, surfing, or insomnia?

Post by **Philip** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:05 am

Weekdays 6hrs mostly, weekends 7-8hrs.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:34 pm

Humboldt wrote:My god son, best of luck.
Is this scheduling, partying, surfing, or insomnia?

I'll prob make a thread about it next week.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:01 am

Going to be early tonight.

Already dog-tired and have to work a 6th day tomorrow, 3 hours earlier than normal.

Have I mentioned I hate working Sundays?

BaLa · Post by **BaLa** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:30 am

8-10.
Sometimes less but not often.

I really don't have a set work schedule. That's different then most people so.

Ashdaw · Post by **Ashdaw** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:49 am

Mostly 8-9 hours and not feel tired when I wake up, MOST days.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:21 pm

Humboldt wrote:TV is the last thing I want/need.
Haven't turned on the TV in the living room in 4 months.

That said, I watch most movies on my computer or finish them in bed on my tablet. Not that different I guess.

I do love naps.

OMGHI2UHUMBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111111111111111111111111

I read a study, will try to find link, that laptops, ebooks and such, are a bad thing to look at before going to bed, something about the light affecting the brain...

I was never one to have tv or radio on when I sleep, unless I fell asleep on sofa, nor read in bed. I have found that if you use your bed for only sex and sleep, you will have an easier time falling asleep as you train your body to sleep when prone in bed...

During/after heart problems, I found out that I have sleep apnea and while heart was being monitored 24/7, I found out that I routinely quit breathing/heart stopped often during the night, for 20 seconds or so at a time. The hospital would call me in night to verify that I was still alive...Yeah, I had to answer the phone! Ever since getting the CPAP and oxygen concentrator I sleep great. Wake up refreshed and not tired... You may want to do a sleep study...

I haven't used an alarm clock in years, I wake up when I wake up and usually get ~8 hours. Quite different than when I was in my youth... If you concentrate on waking up, you will, as I proved to my son.

Not enough sleep is not a good thing, plenty of info on the subject.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:39 pm

Didn't see the original link, however a quick google gives plenty of info and it seems to mainly pertain to Kindles, smart phones and such, although PC's/laptops are in some of the studies...

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-30574260

http://www.pnas.org/content/112/4/1232.abstract

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2014/12/23/could-your-ipad-laptop-or-kindle-be-keeping-you-from-sleep/

But what about using our iPads, tablets, smartphones, laptops or Kindles before we go to bed?

Preliminary new research suggests you should look at all of your electronic devices just as you’d eye a cup of full-strength coffee an hour before bed — with extreme caution.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2883950/Like-read-bed-Make-sure-s-real-book-Kindles-iPads-awake-study-warns.html

The study was carried out by Penn State and Harvard universities in the US and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 11:01 pm

Avoid the computer, tv just before going to bed. Do not drink anything that has a stimulant in it like coffee, tea, green tea, cola.
Try a warm shower before going to bed.
If that doesn't work, see your doc.

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I have to have a sleep study done. I sleep, but am tired a lot. I know for a fact that I have sleep apnea. When I catch my breath in the middle of sleep, it wakes me up.
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Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 11:39 pm

Debbie wrote:Avoid the computer, tv just before going to bed. Do not drink anything that has a stimulant in it like coffee, tea, green tea, cola.
Try a warm shower before going to bed.
If that doesn't work, see your doc.

Check.
Check.
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Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:14 pm

I had my sleep study done. Not good at all. Now I know why I have been experiencing complex/simple seizures, short term memory loss and extreme fatigue. The sleep specialist did not want to tell me today. He said: "You do not want to know." I told him he better tell me because I know what I have been going through was from the apnea. He said I stopped breathing over 100 times during the sleep study.

God must have me on auto pilot.

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Wed Apr 01, 2015 11:02 pm

Debbie,
I'm pretty sure I have the same problem but I've never signed up to have the study done. I really should. I wouldn't worry about the results too much. Just take care of yourself.

Paft · Post by **Paft** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 7:39 pm

eh. For me, it was 3-4 hours before my suicide attempt, a good 8 in the ward, 7-8 for a couple weeks after, and now 2-3 a night. Seems like my stress came back and I had /less/ coping skills, even with antidepressants. I think I just broke, honestly.

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 8:21 pm

if I can get 4 good hours of sleep,I'm happy.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Apr 04, 2015 2:08 am

Dan wrote:if I can get 4 good hours of sleep,I'm happy.

It works for some people, just kills me.

I've been better recently

Off sleeping pills for several months, bad relationship and been on them since, but they're doing their job.

Just extra crunchy in the morning, which I hate.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Apr 04, 2015 2:13 am

Paft wrote:eh. For me, it was 3-4 hours before my suicide attempt, a good 8 in the ward, 7-8 for a couple weeks after, and now 2-3 a night. Seems like my stress came back and I had /less/ coping skills, even with antidepressants. I think I just broke, honestly.

Dude, feel free to contact me 24/7, glad to PM you my number.
Never met, obviously, but I'd be glad to help you through bad times. *it happens.
If ever again, please do.

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Sat Apr 04, 2015 3:04 am

Humboldt wrote:It works for some people, just kills me.

I've been better recently

Off sleeping pills for several months, bad relationship and been on them since, but they're doing their job.

Just extra crunchy in the morning, which I hate.

trust me,I would love to be able to sleep longer.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 3:11 pm

3 weeks of using the cpap and I feel the difference already!!! I am so glad I did the study.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 3:14 pm

Easto wrote:Debbie,
I'm pretty sure I have the same problem but I've never signed up to have the study done. I really should. I wouldn't worry about the results too much. Just take care of yourself.

Please do get the study done. I know I had it for a long time. It finally took it's toll this year. Total fatigue. I sleep well. I just stop breathing in my sleep. It could lead to heart failure due to lack of oxygen if it progresses.

It is worth finding out.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:41 pm

Debbie wrote:3 weeks of using the cpap and I feel the difference already!!! I am so glad I did the study.

Awesome, Debbie!

Sleep and good sleep are 2 totally different things... I do not wake up tired anymore.

Mike,
Get the study done as if you are the same as Debbie and I it can end up being fatal... I really know someone that died from it... If you want, I can dig up his obituary...

Don't try to resolve your problems when trying to fall asleep, go to your 'happy place'... Your subconscious will solve them better if you allow it to... The bed is for sex and sleep, nothing else... You body will adapt to it. Think happy thoughts...

While spending so much time in hospitals 2007- 2013 (fortunately no hospitals since the pacemaker and correcting the sleep apnea, Yay!!) I taught myself to focus on something good, happy, etc... I build things in my mind... As an example of one of my 'happy places', I design and build a self sustaining community, complete with power from damns, the discharge for the animals- ponds, pens, etc., water flowing through to clean them, diverting to a waste recycle facility. Very detailed and complicated, too much too type... I have designed and built RV's for artic use, the list goes on... Of course, a good 'romp' can tire you out and make you crash,...just be sure to get up and go wee before you crash as that is a major cause of urinary tract infections...

Just trying to give you ideas on how to get started, your mind will take it from there ...

Shoot me a PM if you want my number for a chat. The things that you can make your body do is incredible. It is medically documented that I have died many times, from different reasons... I mean that most sincere...

Perhaps the horned fellow in the hot spot is afraid of me! Maybe I just have things that I still need to complete in this life. Maybe someone is looking out for me...

You will wish that you did the study years ago...

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:51 am

Ken,

I appreciate the support.

Rainbow · Post by **Rainbow** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:26 pm

I get 4.5 hours a night due to My work schedule. on weekends about 6.5

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:35 pm

My sleep number is one fifth of top shelf Bourbon!