How many hours do you sleep?

[beereo]

I always sleep for more than eight hours during vacation time. However, during school days, I only sleep for four hours a day, which I think has repercussions in the long run.

The article below was taken from this site: http://www.umm.edu/sleep/normal_sleep.htm.
How Much Sleep Do I Need?

There is, in fact, a wide range of sleep time that is considered "normal." While the average normal amount of sleep is around 7.5 hours per night, there are some people who do just fine on 5 hours per night, and some who require as much as 9 hours per night. The key is to find the right amount for you. The best way to tell is by seeing how you function during the day.
For example, if after 6 hours of sleep you feel refreshed in the morning and awake during your daylight hours, then you don't need more than that. If, on the other hand, you need 9 hours a night to feel refreshed and to function well during the day, then that is what your individual requirement is and sleeping the "normal" amount of 7.5 hours per night will actually leave you sleep deprived.
If you are getting what you consider to be an adequate amount of sleep and are still unrefeshed and sleepy, then you might have an organic sleep disorder and should consider seeking professional consultation.

How about you? How many hours do you sleep everyday?

[ghosthunter]

6 to 7.5 hours daily.

[moejun2]

7 hours per day, more than that and i feel extremely cranky the whole day.

[Negus]

during my last job,4 hours. even less pag may presentation due to anxiety. grabe burnout. This started during college, up until now.

i envy those who fall asleep in snap. I've never experience the expression "tulog mantika" since.

Any tips to fix my sleep pattern?

[kevin3000]

hmmm 8-9hrs.. 4am-11am

[beereo]

i envy those who fall asleep in snap. I've never experience the expression "tulog mantika" since.

perhaps, your insomniac. here is an article from the university of maryland medical center:
Insomnia
Insomnia is the inability to sleep or inability to sleep well at night. Many different medical and mental health problems cause insomnia. Insomnia may be situational, lasting a few days to weeks, or chronic, lasting for more than 1 month.
Around 9-12 percent of the American population report chronic insomnia. In severe cases, patients experience fatigue, sleepiness, difficulty concentrating and difficulty with thinking. Many sufferers feel that they have been robbed of the joy of life. Insomnia may be a symptom of breathing problems at night like sleep apnea, of medical illness like heart failure, a side effect of medications, or a symptom of severe anxiety or depression illness.
While short-lasting insomnia periods are well treated with medication, chronic or long-lasting insomnia may not respond well to medications. Thus, throwing sleeping pills at many patients with chronic insomnia is not an effective way to treat the problem.
An evaluation by the patient's personal physician or a sleep specialist often helps get to the root of the problem. Many patients respond well to what is called "cognitive behavioral therapy." In this form of therapy, incorrect ideas about sleep are corrected. In addition, relaxation and behavioral techniques may be used to help patients fall asleep. This combined with treatment of any underlying disorders is often the best way to treat the devastating symptom of insomnia.

[beereo]

during my last job,4 hours. even less pag may presentation due to anxiety. grabe burnout. This started during college, up until now.

i envy those who fall asleep in snap. I've never experience the expression "tulog mantika" since.

Any tips to fix my sleep pattern?

Simple Things to Try When You Can't Sleep (http://www.umm.edu/sleep/simp_things.htm)


There are many steps you can take that may help you overcome insomnia and get a good night's sleep. Some of these strategies are listed below:

1. Follow the rules of good sleep hygiene
2. See a doctor. This is especially true if your symptoms are new. Because many of the causes of insomnia are due to medical disorders, the doctor can help you sort this out. In many cases, consultation with a sleep specialist will help.
3. Take a warm bath. This often helps. Bringing heat to the muscles often relaxes them and lets you get to sleep.
4. Get a massage. Again a good muscle relaxing technique. However, make sure that whoever is doing the massage knows how to do it. Causing pain never helped anyone get to sleep.
5. Listen to music. Actually, any soothing noise (played softly) in the background may help. Rap or heavy metal music is probably not the way to go. Rather light, or relaxing, music helps many people sleep.
6. Drink warm milk. Milk has L-tryptophan, an amino acid that helps bring on sleep. Adding honey can often help. However, if dairy products give you diarrhea, then skip this one.
7. Drink herbal tea. Make sure that this is decaffeinated.
8. Sleep on a firm mattress. This is a no-brainer. Sagging or poor quality mattresses can lead to difficulty maintaining sleep.
9. Sleep with your head facing north (magnetic) and feet facing south. Some people swear by this.
10. Count something. The old counting sheep technique works as long as the setting in your mind is a peaceful, slow-moving scene. Concentrating on a mental image often relaxes the rest of the body and allows you to fall asleep.
11. Relaxation techniques. These are often very useful.

[_Cathy_]

I used to sleep 12 hours a day when I wasn't working yet but now I could only sleep for 6 to 7 hours (12:30 am - 6:30/7:30 am)

[XTO]

averaging 5 1/2 hours during work days and around 7 1/2 hours on rest days + 1 1/2-2 hours nap after lunch

[Negus]

Thanks,

Is L-tryptophan available in pill form?