How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Need?

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How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Need?

April 6, 2008

Not everyone needs eight hours of sleep a night. Some can function on less, and some have to have more. If I get less than seven hours of sleep, I'm way too cranky for anyone's good.

So tell me . . .

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48 Comments

keiraz 5 years 3 days

I am a night person and so I usually am very tired at work(tho I focus well)

gemsera 5 years 6 weeks

I need 7-8 hours but I rarely get that. I suffer from restless leg syndrome, and can rarely get to bed before midnight, and im always up at 6am even on weekends. I wish I could sleep til midday like I used to!

Allytta 5 years 6 weeks

depends, i usually sleep in cycles, if i go to uni 6-7 hours is enough, but then i will have 9 hours on weekends. on holidays i sleep 7 hours one day, 8 the next, 7 hours, then 9... ;) and so on.

cereal_please 5 years 6 weeks

I can function on 6-7 hours, but can't keep it up for a long time.. but i could use anywhere from 8-10 hours of sleep a day.

graylen 5 years 6 weeks

I wish I could function with only 6 hours! I need 8-9, the closer to 9 the better.

AVA MARiE 5 years 6 weeks

I can function on 4-6, but 7 is pretty average for me and I feel nice and rested. I could not sleep any longer, my body just will not let it happen even if I plan to do so for a change on the weekends.

SmallTownFab 5 years 6 weeks

i can function on 4-6, but it's not overly pretty. ideally 7 is great for me.

rpenner 5 years 6 weeks

I need at least 7 to function

rpenner 5 years 6 weeks

I need at least 7 to function

courtneyh 5 years 6 weeks

8 is great!

courtneyh 5 years 6 weeks

8 is great!

hottpink 5 years 6 weeks

8 to 9 hours is ideal. Most of the time I usually get around 7 1/2.

facin8me 5 years 6 weeks

I tend to get 8 hours of sleep during the week, but 9-10 on the weekends.

emilie11 5 years 6 weeks

I always aim for 8 but that's not always practical.

Dana18 5 years 6 weeks

7-8 hours is good for me.

Dana18 5 years 6 weeks

7-8 hours is good for me.

Martini Rossi 5 years 6 weeks

I NEED about 9 to be in a happy mood, I RARELY get 9 hours of sleep these days.

LadyP 5 years 6 weeks

I become cranky with either too little or too much sleep. I need about 8 hours to function properly.

fashionista119 5 years 6 weeks

I'm at my best when I get at least 7, but I average closer to 5 or 6.

LeLeBabii5 5 years 6 weeks

if i go to sleep and dont set my alarm literally i will sleep undisturbed for anywhere between 12-14 hours... GROSS but anything less and i feel like hell on wheels

Renees3 5 years 6 weeks

I'm a good sleeper. I need at least 8 usually!

Kazagirl 5 years 6 weeks

I can function with 6 but I would prefer 7-8.

jjlyn 5 years 6 weeks

i'm a complete sleep whore...i need 9-10 or i cannot function!

intensebandgeek 5 years 6 weeks

I can function on 4-5 hours of sleep...but ideally, I like to have more than 10 to feel completely re-energized. Especially when I've gone without very little sleep throughout the week.