How many HOURS of sleep do you need?

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by Cybergal, Oct 23, 2007.

  1. Cybergal

    Cybergal Road Train Member

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    We are all so different, Iam sure some of us need very little sleep and others need more then that!

    How many HOURS of sleep do you need?
     
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  3. Pete_379X

    Pete_379X Super Chrome

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    It varies with me and I hate it. Sometimes I can get 5 or less and be top notch. Sometimes 8 wont cut it.
     
  4. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    I need at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep.
    But I shoot for 10 to 12.
    I think I read it here, but healthy sleep is seven hours. But it was a British study so who knows?
     
  5. bandit24

    bandit24 Light Load Member

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    LOL... I am at my best on 5-6 hrs of sleep. Any more then 6 hrs and I am sluggish all day.
     
  6. leannamarie

    leannamarie "California Girl"

    I am happiest with 8-9 hours, early to bed, up at the crack of dawn.
     
  7. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Some days all I need is 6-7 and then other days I need more like 9. Haven't figured out why it fluctuates.
     
  8. Ducks

    Ducks "Token Four-Wheeler"

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    I do best with 8 hours... but usually get around 7... <sigh>
     
  9. Dennis in SE PA

    Dennis in SE PA Light Load Member

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    If I go to bed at 10 I will wake up at 3 AM. I automatically wake up after about 5 +/- hours of sleep. The older I get, the less sleep I need. As a teenager I could sleep all day, as my 19 year old son does now. :)
     
  10. bbkeo

    bbkeo Light Load Member

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    If I sleep more than six I have a bad headache all day.
     
  11. Cybergal

    Cybergal Road Train Member

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    I have to have at least 6 hours, but there are times, that's hard to get...lol
     
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