Why is everyone so different when it comes to sleeping?
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We all think differently about different things, I suppose the snorer prefers to sleep alone, the talker keeps no secret and the sleepwalker is hyperactive.
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Don't worry about the number of hours you're sleeping; think about how you feel in the morning, as well as how easily you get tired as the day goes on.  If you're comfortable with your level of energy, then that's the right amount of sleep for you.  And of course, it can change depending on how physically & mentally active you are.  In addition, the average person needs less sleep as they get older.
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It is normal people have sleeping problems during hard times. But don't worry, time will heal and your life will be normal again. No pills please.
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it seems like worrying about sleep has become your biggest worry.  A very vicious cycle.  Try to give yourself a few days when it doesn't matter.
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It sounds like you might not be getting quality sleep...see below....\n\nAccording to a poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, adults in America average 6.9 hours of sleep each night, which is slightly less than the recommended range of 7-9 hours. Sleeping gives the mind and body an opportunity to work. During sleep, the body does repair work by replacing old cells with new ones and re-energizing the organs and muscles. Also during sleep the brain is busy sorting through all the events of the day and storing the day’s learning into memory. \n\nThe quality and quantity of the sleep you get will determine how productive the next day will be. Here are some tips to help you get the sleep you need and deserve.\n\nEstablish and maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule, including weekends. \nDevelop a regular bedtime routine that is relaxing. Examples include soaking a hot bath or reading a good book. \nCreate a sleep inviting environment that is dark, quiet, comfortable, and cool. \nMake sure you have a comfortable mattress and pillows. \nUse your bedroom only for sleeping and relaxing. It is not wise to take work materials and computers into your sleeping environment. \nEat the last meal of your day at least two to three hours before bedtime. \nComplete your exercise routines at least a few hours before bedtime. \nAvoid caffeine close to bedtime as it may keep you awake. \nThe amount of sleep each person requires varies from individual to individual. When you get the right amount of sleep, you should not feel sleepy the next day. If sleepiness is creating problems in daily activities, you probably need more sleep. \n\nAccording to the National Sleep Foundation, the amount of sleep recommended, according to age, is as follows:\n\nInfants/Babies (including naps) \n0-2 months: 10.5-18.5 hours \n2-12 months: 14-15 hours \nToddlers/Children (including naps) 12-18 months: 13-15 hours \n18 months to 3 years: 12-14 hours \n3-5 years: 11-13 hours \n5-12 years: 9-11 hours \nAdolescents 8.5 -9.5 hours \nAdults/Older Persons On Average 7-9 hours \nSleep is as important to our health and well-being as air, food, and water. You may need to seek to advise of your doctor, if problems getting quality sleep last for more than a week and become bothersome or if sleepiness interferes with the way you feel or function during the day. \n\nDon’t deprive yourself of the precious sleep your body needs to stay healthy. Remember, when you get the right amount of quality sleep, you’ll wake up feeling fresh, alert, and ready to face your day.\n\nSource: The National Sleep Institute
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I don't know. Maybe it reminds us of how tired we actually still are. Most of the folks out there never get enough sleep. To quote my Best Beloved "I'll sleep when I'm dead." All I know is that I like to nap....and even writing about yawns has me yawning!! Nap time!
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Exhaustion.  Some people go around sleep deprived almost all the time.  It catches up with people sometimes in a kind of rote going-through-the-motions state.
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You are your brain, but your brain is doing a huge number of things at once.  So while it has entered an altered state called "sleep", it's still quite busy, and not completely unresponsive.  It's not just dreaming, but still maintaining your body and processing incoming signals: you can ignore a loud truck on the freeway but still wake up when your child calls your name from the other room.  Or if your bladder commands you to......
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well the more you sleep, the more you are used to sleeping so you always want to sleep!! i only sleep 9 hours a night and i'm a young teen!!!!
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I've heard that it's an evolutionary development that occurred, in part ,because when people started co-habitating in groups or clans it was helpful for them to be on the same circadian "sleep" schedule. It helped group unity.
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Everyone is different.  That's the answer to your question.
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7-9 hours, everyone is different tho
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It's a strange thing but sometimes too much sleep can actually leave you feeling tired, but I dunno any more than that.  Maybe you are just so rested that your body and mind are waking gradually.
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I feel like that sometimes. Not quite that long, but I find the 8hrs that's recommended is not enough for me.\n\nI think it's just that every person's body is different and has different needs.\n\nNot everyone can eat the same thing and keep their weight the same, so why should other areas of our lives be any different?
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The world moves fast. I don't sleep myself. Try reading. Worse case there is always sleep meds. Sexxx also can work...
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hey i do that too! apparently its bad for your body because one continous sleep in a dark place is better to rest or vital organs blah blah blah. if you sleep at noon, more than 8 hours, im sure its ok though. as for health. aside from health, it totally affects like meeting people and getting phone calls etc. but you're only concerned about the physical body part of it right? im sure u alrady know its not a really good idea, though unevitable
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I am the same way.  My wife wonders why I am so tired all of the time, but the truth is that a little nap during the day is really good for you.  Peoples bodies are so different.  My wife can just keep going for all hours.  I am very active as well, I lift weights, run, and work all day, but I usually find that a good nights rest sneaking in a little nap helps a lot.  I know that athletes are recommended to get about 10 hours of sleep.  So, it depends on so many different things, but your body will tell you what it needs and you should respond.