Sleep Deprived
By Beatburn
@Beatburn (4286)
Philippines
July 7, 2016 3:15pm CST
On average, I get around 5 hours of sleep a day. I have read several articles saying that it isn't good for the body. We all need at least 8 hours of sleep.
It's 415am here and I've been awake since 2am. I rarely get a good night's sleep and I am easily roused from bed by the slightest noise. I sense something is off in my system.
What do you think I should do to get the recommended 8 hours?
Some suggest taking melatonin. I plan to do that later. For now, I'm waiting for the alarm to ring so I can wake up my wife and kids and get ready for school.
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16 responses
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
7 Jul 16
I definitely need more than 5 hours per night.
However this suggestion that everyone needs 8 hours is complete rubbish. It varies from one individual to another. Many people sleep far less per night on average, while others may require longer.
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
8 Jul 16
You might also take magnesium. A lot of Americans do not have enough magnesium in their bodies and it makes it hard for them to sleep; they may feel nervous or irritable, too.
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but when I drink coke/coffee or over think only 2-4 hours 
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
11 Jul 16
I have problem sleeping too and I tried everything I drink milk, I use sleep sounds, I take melatonin but I still have problem sleeping. The one thing I did is to tire myself the whole day. You should be very tired. You can also tire your eyes by reading a lot. For sure you will have deep sleep.
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@DaddyEvil (174590)
• United States
15 Jul 16
Hmmm... I usually manage five to six hours of sleep... I tend to take catnaps throughout my day and night. (That's why I tend to be on myLot at different and odd seeming times.)
Here is a chart with recommendations.
Ever wonder how much sleep you really need? We have done extensive research on this topic, find it all out on National Sleep Foundation website.
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
19 Jul 16
Whoa that's too early. Hmmm I also wake up early if I go to bed too early. So, I go to sleep a little later like 11 or 12 midnight. I usually get 5 to 6 hours of sleep, too. I hope I can also have 8 hours of sleep.
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
21 Jul 16
@Beatburn yup, I also want to sleep longer but when I am at home, I can't. My mother wakes me up. And I can't take naps during the day.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
9 Aug 16
I also wake up early and could hardly make it up to eight hours.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
8 Jul 16
but do you feel fine when you wake up? do you feel the need to nap during the day?
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
16 Jul 16
@Beatburn i usually have one in the morning, and one after lunch.
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@Lolaze (5092)
• St. Louis, Missouri
15 Jul 16
I think you should try the melatonin and magnesium. If those don't work, you may want to talk to your doctor about sleep medication. I used to sleep for only about 5 hours a night and had to go on sleep medication which made a huge difference for me.
