Can a person live sanely with only getting 4 hours of sleep a night?
153253
4 hours? no. to live sanely, he needs to sleep at least 6 hours a day.
587870
Unfortunately, sleep deprivation is not something you can easily catch up on.  You need to get as much sleep as you can on every occasion that you can.  This means even cat naps for 1/2 an hour when you first get home from school or work - any time you can dedicate to sleep is good.  Don't try to get 2 hours per night and 20 hours over the weekend, it's not good for you.
74633
A normal can sleep 6 to 7 hours a day.Also it is good for health.Where as it is not good for health to sleep after having a lunch or dinner.So adults can have sleep upto 7 hours a day and that's the maximum.So If you are aadult follow this guidelines and have better life for tommorow
291656
everybody is different. I found out that some people can get by with 6 hours while others need 10 (average 8.) I'm in the 10 hour range, so I have to sleep around 10-10:30.
615315
It's fine to work at at 5.00 am as long as you're getting between seven and eight hours of uninterrupted sleep each night.
333019
I can function at a level 10 with nine hours sleep.\n\nI can function at a level 8-9 with seven to eight hours sleep.\n\nMy concentration begins to droop with less than seven hours sleep to maybe a level 6 or lower.\n\nMissy Andryst
615803
Unless you have a shift job where getting good sleep can be hard, those with a basic 9-5 job is fairly easy. \n\nGo to bed at the same time every night. No caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, eating within 2 hours of sleeping. Also do not drink an excess amount of liquid before bed, or you will be up during the night going to the bathroom. Take a bath or exercise no less than 2 hours before hand as well. Have a dark, quiet, cool room. Plan your sleep time for 9-10 hrs if that is what you need.\n\nWake up at the same time every day as well. \n\nYour body is out of sleep whack so it cannot figure out what to do and when. It is like a train that is going off its track.\n\nGood luck, good night, sleep tight.
911769
No, it's not "ok".  You're not giving your body the rest it needs to recuperate and heal and eventually you will have sleep deprivation.  The average person needs at least 8 hours a night...some a little more.  Sleep deprivation can cause a lot of health problems, so get some more shut eye for your own sake.  Now go take a nap!  Godloveya.
538646
A long time, but you don't want to risk it.  There was something I read about some guy who tried to make some record - he did like 11 days.  By the end, he was hallucinating and talking complete gibberish.  Then again, I've read stories of overweight people who dropped dead from heart attacks due to prolonged lack of sleep.\n\nI can tell you, in terms of actual lack of sleep, I've pulled I think close to 72 hours (in between 2 and three days, I can't remember now), and started to hallucinate a bit.  It's also happened when I've done 3-5 hours a night every night for about 6 weeks.  It's a really bad idea, and was incredibly stupid.  It's not good to do unless you absolutely have to, when there's no other choice.  It's better to stop whatever work you're doing and get your sleep - it's not worth risking your health, and even life, over.
567985
early to bed and early to rise.. makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.\n\nhavent you heard it?? ideal resting time for any individual is abt 6-8 hrs of sleep. but due to jobs today.. its hard to keep up with timings.. well, its a part of life now. well, good luck to you.
92437
It depends on the person.  \n\nJudging my the phrasing of your question- if you are subsisting on just 5 hours I would say it isn't enough.  (not being mean, just honest)\n\nMost adults need 8 hours or so per night.  As we age, we tend to need a little less or at least not be able to sleep that long.  Sleep recharges your mental batteries- I like to think of it as housekeeping for my brain- things always just make more sense when I have had enough. \n\nTo see how much sleep you really need, take a couple of weeks of going to bed early and not using an alarm.  After the 1st few days, see what time you are naturally waking up.  Average it, and that is how much you need. \n\nTake care of yourself!
1122703
its recommended that adults get 7-8 hours of sleep a night hope this answers your question x
1022806
yes especially if you did not get 8 hours of sleep.
1036908
I wouldn't recommend it.  At least get 2-3 hours of sleep, then wake up early and continue studying.
571157
The truth of the matter is that nothing may be wrong with you!  The amount of sleep needed varies from person to person with the average needed being 8 hours.  Some can get by on 5, others need 10 or more.  Since you have no symptoms of illness, are not depressed and you've always required a lot of sleep, this must be your "normal".  Nothing to worry about!
584667
Normal human being have 6-8 hours sleep in 24 hours and its better if one have this duration in a stretch. If your required quta is fulfilled then its psychological factor that you feel asleep all the time. Try to remain busy and have some productive and positive hubbies. By the way, why you laydown so many times?
227465
You're gonna have a lot of problem functioning normally if you don't sleep at least 6 hours a day. Your body needs to rest otherwise you'll be more prone to sickness. Also, people who don't sleep normally tend to be more irritable and their brains don't function properly. You'll be able to maximise your days if you sleep well. :) Take a long bath, relax, listen to some soothing music, and snooze away...