2007-06-04 23:20:26 · 6 answers · asked by DeliciousOne 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
No, I think you should try to get at least 8 hrs. It is the time for your body to recharge and heal. If you constantly are only getting 5 hrs of sleep I think you will find you are sleepy and less productive/sharp during the day. You also need sleep to help your immune system function, you may have a tendency to get sick more often.
2007-06-04 23:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by Smidge 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you think? The reason 8 hrs of sleep is recommended is that each sleep cycle is about 3 hrs, and this is when you are rejuvinated & repaired. Getting 8 hrs means you get time for 2 cycles and the time to get from one to the other as well as the time to fall to sleep & wake. If you sleep 5 hrs, you're only getting 1 rem cycle if that (if restless, none) and that leaves your body vulnerable. Some of us need 3 cycles at least a couple days a week.
Hope it helps...
2007-06-05 06:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by virgo89126 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would just like to add that ignore idiots who say that you definitely need 8 hrs. I dont know why they think that everyone can be lumped together. I usually sleep 4-5 hours a night and I've never had any health problems...ever.
So the amount of sleep you need depends entirely on you.
2007-06-05 06:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by TheAnswer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you get used to it and get some quality sleep it's enough but for me I'll go with 6 hours.
2007-06-05 06:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by Filipus D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no 5 hrs is not enough, at least 8 hrs of sleep is fine
2007-06-05 06:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by joddie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely not enough time to rest your body.
2007-06-05 07:24:47 · answer #6 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋