My friend sleeps all nite, up to 11 hrs at a time. He also claims to be very tired in the daytime and requires short naps of 45 minutes to 2 hours.
I cannot sleep like him. I go to bed at nite and get about 7 hrs of sleep, sometimes a little more and sometimes a little less. I cannot nap or I have problems falling asleep or staying asleep at nite.
I just wondered if he really is requiring all that sleep because he is older or is it a health problem or whats the deal?
I thought when he went on 3 weeks vacation, he would not be so tired, but it seemed to have made his napping worse. He would just spend the entire day in bed if he could.
2007-09-16 16:47:21 · 9 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
His house is filthy, his dishes are never done, he never mows his own yard, he never mops, or dusts or takes out the trash. I am totally ashamed of his lifestyle. He works full time and blames his dirty house on his work.
2007-09-16 16:55:39 · update #1
No, 54 year old people do not require more sleep that 40 year old people. You have to ask several questions, Is he on a lot of meds? Is he bored? Is he depressed? All of these will cause a person to become despondent and want to sleep a lot. If it persists you should talk him into going to a doctor and see if his immune system is down or if he is anemic.
2007-09-16 16:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by hastl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person at those age groups can easily manage with around 6 hours sleep per day.
More than that is just a bad habit that should be broken unless there are health problems involved.
This person may have depression so this should be checked out.
2007-09-16 23:51:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of people's first thought is depression, which is a possibility. Before assuming that is the issue try homeopathic remedies like ginseng, etc... If this doesn't work then I would consult your doctor.
I agree...11 hours is a really long time to sleep/stay in bed.
2007-09-16 23:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by Jason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they do not need more sleep. Everyone needs at least 8 hours of sleep not matter what the age. If he needs naps and sleeps that much at night something is going on and he needs to see his doc to find out what is wrong.
2007-09-16 23:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well we just talked of this at school so it so happens that he does not require more sleep.. he might just not get his 7 hours everyday so during the week he needs to make up that sleep.... also he might change his sleeping schedule Ex: he went to sleep at 10 pm and woke up at 5 now his body will self adjust to were he sleeps earlier and wakes up earlier.. it just a proven scientific study... i hope this help you.
2007-09-16 23:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably ought to see a doc. If there's nothing wrong then he's probably just lazy. I know people in their 60's and 70's who don't sleep that much. But, typically, the older we get, the less sleep we really need.
2007-09-16 23:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by Carol T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is just lazy. My husband is 63 rises at 7:30 a.m. and we stay up til 1 every night. Your friend is pulling your leg and the sheets over his head at your expense.
2007-09-16 23:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by shallytally 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may be like that someday too ! and it's not that far around the corner ! Is he on medication ? Some medication makes people sleepy. Better there than on the road.
2007-09-16 23:53:48 · answer #8 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need less the older u are.
2007-09-16 23:51:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋