I have a boyfriend who works security/barback @ a local pub and his shifts usually run no more than 6 hours. I understand that his job can be physically straining but I still don't think he would have to sleep 9 hours (or more) to recuperate. Is this healthy?
2007-04-07 08:36:12 · 13 answers · asked by Curiosity98 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
sleeping for 20 years(coma)
13 hours of sleep would be a lot...
2007-04-07 08:38:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Contrary to popular belief, the adult body does not normally require the standard 8 hours of sleep that we have been told we should get. Some people function best off 6 or 7 hours of sleep. Ask him if he would be willing to try getting only 7 hours for a few nights to see if this will give him more energy.
2007-04-07 15:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by Sky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Myself, I can function on 6 hours a night but some people require 8-10 hours sleep a night. Everyone is different, I would say if he sleeps more than 10 hours there's a problem.
2007-04-07 17:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by Debbie L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IN ORDER TO FEEL REJUVENATED I HAVE TO SLEEP For 16 hours
it just depends on the person...8-10 hours is just an average.
2007-04-07 15:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by ChicaInquisitiva 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually too much sleep is when your back starts hurting in even a comterble bed. So just ask him and if it does then he's getting too much sleep but shoot I sleep for about 12 hours before anything starts hurting.
2007-04-07 15:41:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can easily sleep 9+ hours. Everyone in my family is the same way!!!
I think it is better than not getting enough sleep.
2007-04-07 15:38:51 · answer #6 · answered by Penny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if he is forcing himself to stay in bed that long then it would not be a good habit but it is not unhealthy. if he is sleeping pretty much straight trough he may need that much. while the work is certainly not of long duration or the most physically or mentally demanding job it can be stressful and that can effect his sleep patterns.
in the long run in terms of health the quality of sleep will always be more important than the quantity of sleep
2007-04-07 15:48:34 · answer #7 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depens how old you are if your getting more than 11-12 hours of sleep contact your doctor!
2007-04-07 15:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by Rachgirl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you dont need more than 8 hours, the older you get the less sleep your body needs
2007-04-07 17:51:07 · answer #9 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how old he is. 9 hours is fine for an adult, and a teen should get ten I think it is...
2007-04-07 15:50:45 · answer #10 · answered by Lola 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋