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Originally Posted by Philipaparker (Post 13607588)

Wow my sleeping schedule is similar to yours, asleep at 10:30 - 11:00. Wake up at 3-3:30 I'll read or watch some tv then back to sleep and up again at 5 am. I've lost about 20 lbs this year and I don't need as much sleep. Also I drive my family crazy on vacations because by they time they get up around 7:30 or 8, I've already been up for a couple of hours and am ready to get going.

I don't know how much sleep you need but 8 hours seem too long for me.

This is pretty much my routine. The other thing I've noticed is that once I'm out of the house I can go all day without feeling tired. But, if I come inside during the day I start feeling tired and need a nap.

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Originally Posted by DnvrFox (Post 13600712)

I laugh when I read - just get more sleep - go back to sleep, etc. Or folks preaching on the value of 8 - 9 hours of sleep. Preach on folks, it doesn't work for me.

I can usually sleep a bit longer in the morning when the time is available, but only maybe 30 minutes or so. Too much longer and I just get more lethargic. There's definitely a sweet spot for me in terms of sleep time.

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For my entire life, I have been an "instant awaker" I never have used an alarm clock, nor needed one. When I wake up, I am instantly fully awake, and there is no way I can get back to sleep, even if I wanted or had to.

I pretty much have a built-in alarm clock, but I'm not "instant-on". I don't take forever, but I want a little while. Then again, how quickly I'm ready to go is strongly related to where I'm going... to work and I'm slow, on vacation and it's a matter of seconds! :D

I'm generally a 6 hour sleeper, but it almost always takes a while to go to sleep. Unless I'm reading that is... then it's minutes. I've heard that's one symptom of chronic sleep deprivation: Not being able to read without falling asleep. May be true.

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BUT - I often take a 20-30 minute nap during the day, which is a lifesaver for me.

I've heard that men are afraid of comittment... not this one! When I commit to a nap, it's for a couple of hours at least. Trouble is, I awake (if you want to call it that) so groggy that it takes another hour just to get functional again. I feel like I'm drugged when I'm in that state.

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Not a commitment problem. I sleep 20-30 minutes because that's all I can sleep, and, once again, I am instantly awake, ready to start a new "day."

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Originally Posted by Philipaparker (Post 13607588)

I don't know how much sleep you need but 8 hours seem too long for me.

But not too long for most. I've done a fair amount of reading about sleep. Obviously there are many that can thrive on 4-5 hours of sleep, but 8 hours or more is what the majority of people need.

Me, I try to get 8 hrs. a night, though I think I need more. I can get by on less than 8 hrs. but if it happens a lot it catches up with me and I'll need some extra sleep, whether it be a daytime nap or a longer time in bed at night.

I've been sleeping and aging for as long as I can remember.

So far, getting older (bout to be 53) hasn't affected my NEED for sleep, just how much I actually GET.

The last couple years, I haven't had more than 4-5 hours at a stretch, and going back to sleep is a toss-up.

Take last night -- since I almost never get laid down before midnight, 1:30AM isn't too extreme for a Friday night (I don't work Saturdays, faith-based). I was up at 5AM to drain the bladder, again at 10AM. Typical. During the week, when I have to be up and around before 6AM, I still can't get to sleep before midnight, often closer to 1AM. So, I NEED that morning ride just to function.

As often as not, evening 'naps' give me a headache. I know I get grumpier with the kids.