I know that recieving 9.5 hours of sleep restores a person immune system, and at least 8 hours guide in effective anabolic activity as well as neurohormone effectiveness. But i find myself quite educated in general biology and medicine, but unfortunately do not know that much about sleep. Any accurate information would be helpful, please get into as much detail as possible in your own words, do not copy adn waste from wikipedia or other sources, as i can do that myself. Thanks.
2006-07-12 17:16:07 · 13 answers · asked by future doc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
If I am lucky I sleep 4 hours a night. I always have. If I have a "bad" night, I sleep 1 or 2 hours, and then have to have a nap of 1 or 2 hours in the day. Sleeping pills, barbituates, and narcotics have no effect.
It used to bother me, but I have adjusted to this sleeping pattern. I never get cranky anymore, and I have never been lethargic from lack of sleep. My thought patterns and cognative abilities have never been compromised from a lack of sleep. I have never been formally diagnosed, but I know I am an insomniac. I think it is an overactive brain that is the cause. (Analyze this, analyze that, ect.)
It should be noted that I can also stay up for literally hours at a time with no caffiene or other stimulant drugs. It has literally no effect on me other than I get easily frustrated and my eyes get blurry. Sometimes my shoulders hurt from being upright so long. But other than that I function fine.
Hope this is what you needed.
2006-07-12 17:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by sawtooth_honey 4 · 3⤊ 4⤋
It's impossible to give everyone a number for how much sleep they need. It's different for everybody. Most need from 7-9. Some need 10, others need only 4. I've known two people in my life who only needed 4-5 hours of sleep a night. I need about 7.5. The way to tell how much sleep you need is by throwing away your alarm clock and sleeping until you get up naturally. You will be well rested. A good test is about 3 in the afternoon lie down and relax. If you fall asleep, you did not get enough sleep. Ten year olds when given this test never fall asleep. Many adults do. What I've said is based on about 10 books on sleep disorders I've read. Another problem is whether you are a lark or an owl. Trying to adjust your schedule to days if you are an owl is a fruitless task ensuring misery and illness. I know. It happened to me.
2006-07-12 17:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by Superstar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I have a 2 year old who wakes up frequently through the night. When she was first born I sometimes went 48 hours with no sleep. Now she is a bit older I get about 4 hours per night and I have to go to work the next day. I think I'm use to sleep deprivation since having a child :)
But for me to feel fully functional I need at least 8 hours sleep. I was told by my GP this is what I should be getting! Hahaha if you have a child who doesn't let you sleep!
2006-07-12 17:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by Lily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it depends on the person. Your body goes through stages as you sleep and it is random for everybody some people need 5 hours other need 10 hours. My machinist teacher sleeps 3 to 4 hours a day while one of my friend sleeps around 12 hours a day(which i think is too much). Itdepends on who you are. I think diet and exercise has something to do about it too.
2006-07-12 17:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no single or definite answer possible because there is no average person.each individual is made differently.if you ask on an average how many hours does a man spend sleeping it can be answered as say 6 hours to 8 hours.but that is not your question.I don't think any research relating the no of hours of sleep and health has been done
2006-07-12 17:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're quite educated, I'm sure you have access to medical journals and results of sleep studies. However, I think there are still a lot of unknowns about the right amout of sleep. I recall a recent study citing that "over" sleeping can contribute to heart disease. Personally, I think you've had enough sleep when you wake up. and I find I need less as I get older. I don't think this applies to people with sleep disorders however (ex. apnea).
2006-07-12 17:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by salespiglet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 hours for age above 45 Years.
6 hours from 12 years to 45 years.
10 hours below 12 years.
2006-07-12 17:29:47 · answer #7 · answered by Amiya k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 hours
2006-07-12 17:19:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u ask any DOC> or a gym instructor the mac. as well as the min. time for a well shaped toned body is 8 Hrs . and 30 mins. of a daily workout at least 5 days a week and of course ur dietary habit
2006-07-12 17:25:03 · answer #9 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Average is an abstraction. Seek the exception. Hunt for the remarkeable man who does not sleep and has lived 100 years.
2006-07-12 17:31:52 · answer #10 · answered by Buddhabot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋