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View Poll Results: How many hours do you sleep at night on average? | |||
Less than 4 hours | 1 | 2.33% | |
5-6 Hours | 15 | 34.88% | |
6-8 hours | 19 | 44.19% | |
8+ hours | 8 | 18.60% | |
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll |
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05-07-22, 02:42 PM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
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05-07-22, 02:52 PM | |
Join Date: Aug 2011
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I need 8 consecutive hours to feel well rested. 7 is doable in the short-term. If my sleep is broken, I'll feel tired the entire day. Bathroom breaks don't break my sleep cycle as long as no one or nothing stimulates my brain like trying to have a conversation, loud noises, or turning on bright lights.
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05-07-22, 11:41 PM | |
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Snowman Land :)
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I never used to have any problems sleeping. That changed some in 2018. I thought it was from work stress but I quit my job in Feb 2019 and it didn't help. But I still do sleep better than a lot of people. My problem is I'm a night owl so I stay up too late but I feel lazy if I sleep past 7 so I typically get like 5-6 hours of sleep a night, though some nights are 4-5. Worrying doesn't generally bother my sleep but restless legs syndrome does. But when I am asleep I sleep like the dead, almost nothing wakes me but my alarm. I never even hear hubby's.
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05-12-22, 09:40 PM | |
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: The Ocean State!
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I voted in the 6-8 hours of sleep, and generally I average about six hours a night. It is rare that I ever get a full eight hours.
I feel exhausted all the time from being sleep deprived. Even though I'm retired, I know I'm not accomplishing all that I could during the day. Coffee in the AM is a must. When I don't rest well, I don't eat well either. It's a vicious cycle. I still exercise (no matter what) at least 5/6 days per week. But, what type of exercise I do depends on how I feel. I do a lot of walking, hiking and try to do a couple strength sessions per week. If I have a low energy day, I'm doing Qi Gong or Tai Chi just to get moving. I just had a consult with a sleep clinic and it's believed I have mild sleep apnea. It was suggested to me that I be fitted for a mouth guard, as that might be better alternative to a cpap machine, in the beginning. Those OTC mouth guards are not especially easy to wear and it really takes some getting used to. We'll see....
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05-13-22, 09:45 AM | |
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Pam, I didn't realize mouth guards can be used for sleep apnea. We're pretty sure my hubby has it but he said since he won't wear a CPAP mask it isn't worth being checked for it. Grr. My sister-in-law's dad passed away from it. I will have to mention the mouth guard possibility to him. He may be more agreeable to that. His snoring has gotten so bad some nights I have to sleep in the living room. And it sounds so painful! Although I haven't noticed the gasps to start breathing again for a long time so maybe it's just snoring?
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"No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness |
05-13-22, 10:40 AM | ||
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Illinois
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She now gets more sleep at night and doesn't get drowsy during the day anymore. |
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insomnia, sleep disorders |
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