8 hours of sleep, is it enough?

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How much sleep does the average person need?

Most people need on average 6 to 8 hours of sleep a day. Depending on your sleep schedule and how much energy you expend. Getting enough sleep is essential for overall health. 

 

What happens if you dont get enough sleep?

While it is possible to function on less sleep it is important to note that lack of sleep has been closely associated with obesity, heart attacks, memory loss, decreased brain function, heart attacks and psychiatric disorders.

 

How long can I go without sleeping?

Generally after 24 hours of not sleeping, you will start to experiencing .. The longest someone has gone without sleeping was reported to be 11 days! However, please note that this was during a sleep deprivation study that was closely monitored by sleep researchers. We don’t recommend replicating this. The experiment which was done by Randy Gardner, a 17 year old boy experienced the following symptoms during the sleep study:

• Day 2: Mood swings and difficulty focusing,
• Day 3: Hallucinations
• Day 7: Slurred speech, memory issues, and paranoia.
• Day 11: Loss of cognitive coherence.

 

But what if I can’t sleep for 8 hours?

If you are struggling to sleep for 8 hours then consider taking a nap during the day. You can also consider using a yellow filter on your computer or phone. Consider reducing your caffeine intake and stop drinking caffeine all together 6 hours before you have to sleep.