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    jabag11 Posts: 105, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 8, 2011, 08:35 AM
    How many hours are you suppose to sleep for?
    The actual question I have is, are you suppose to be in bed for 8 hours or sleep for 8 hours, because it usually takes me 30 to 60 minutes to fall asleep. So if you were suppose to sleep for 8 hours then that would mean I would have to go to be in bed an hour longer...

    Also I'm 19 years old, how many hours of bed/sleep whatever do I need? I'm trying to test how many hours of sleep I can get away with, as in, I'm trying to sleep as less as possible to have more time in the day... as of now I go to bed at 10 and wake up at 7:30, and am waking up 15 minutes earlier every day to train my body... So I'm trying to figure out at what point should I stop...


    All answers appreciated thank you!
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    Apr 8, 2011, 09:03 AM

    An adult should get at least 7 or 8 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period; this includes napping. Don't make this rocket science, you will drive yourself nuts.

    As we age we lose a natural sleep activator called melatonin, and as we get older the less sleep we need. I for one get 8 hours because I go to bed at 8 pm and get up at 5 am to start my day. Some times I like to use an over the counter sleep aid such as Nytol to get me to the sleep point if I am going to have a busy next day.

    If you are going to bed at l0 and getting up around 7, that is a good nights sleep. Everyone has a short restless period before actual sleep occurs.

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    May 4, 2011, 08:27 AM
    The recommended amount of sleep for different age groups is:-

    Infants: 14 to 15 hours
    Toddlers: 12 to 14 hours
    School-age children: 10 to 11 hours
    Adults: 7 to 9 hours

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/how-many-hours-of-sleep-are-enough/AN01487
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    Oct 17, 2012, 01:10 AM
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