How many hours do you normally sleep?

[Anonymous]

How many hours of sleep do you usually get on a normal work/schoolday?
I get like 5/6 hours on a normal day, and yes I know it's not enough.. But I just can't fall asleep in less than 2 hours. It sucks but the funny thing is that I'm not even that cranky or tired when I have to wake up.

Less than 5h

6h

7h

8h

9h

10h or more

[Rawrzz]

As a teenager, it's very, very important that you get enough sleep. Maximize brain potential. Your brain is wiring itself right now and evolving. If you care for your brain, get some sleep. :/ Try a melatonin supplement. Just don't use it if you get pregnant, God forbid. Very few side effects, probably no hangover in the morning. And it's the chemical your brain naturally releases when it gets dark, to make you tired. It also sets the circadian rhythm, meaning it'll help you get tired at the same time you took it, the next night. I get fast dissolve "naturol" 2-5mgs. With 2.5mg, I'm out in 20 minutes, if not less. 1mg might be good to try, first. The only thing is its delicate. You have to be in bed, In the dark, trying to sleep for it to work. If you're up and moving around, it won't make you tired.

However, I notice that if I take it regularly, it almost makes me dependent on it to fall asleep, sometimes. So, don't take it regularly. Though it probably won't hurt anything if you do.

If you have problems just lying awake thinking about things, melatonin should help. But if it doesn't, you might consider instrumental music or ASMR lessons--basically people whispering, some sounds make some people get pleasant tingly feelings in their brain. It'll give your mind something else to focus on. It can't be too focused or it'll keep you awake, though.

You should be falling asleep much faster than that. Make sure you limit caffeine. Don't drink any caffeine after 2 or 3, or the middle of your day. I've drank green tea at 3pm, and it still made it harder to sleep. Same goes for sugar, it'll hype you up. Don't eat or drink it 2-3 hours before bed. Getting daily exercise will help your sleep cycle, as well as eating healthy foods.

I get 7-9 hours. 7 hours, mostly.

[MuyBien]

Less than 5 most nights, I try to sleep at like 2:30/3 every night.

[AzureGirl]

I usually get between 6-8 hours. I can't sleep any more than that though.

[Johnny_boy564]

Usualy 3-5 hours, i can thank school for that (PILES of work)

[willow74]

Between 3 and 8. 5-7 on average Id say.

[Zorax]

Usually about 8-9 hours :P

[apple24]

Less than 5h

[Lady7]

8 to 14 hours.

[Marduk1453]

9h is enough for me

[APRU5]

6-7h. I stay uo late