Author Topic: How many hours of sleep do you need to function? (Read 14889 times)

Stevesie60 · « **on:** July 07, 2012, 03:20:02 PM »

Not like, what's a healthy amount, but for you personally. I can function on a couple hours a night for a couple days, but then I have a huge crash. I've always wondered if the people who say they have to get 7 hours to function have ever actually tried getting less, or just assume they can't.

hemmy · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:31:18 PM »

I had around 5.75 hours night of July 4 and by 2pm July 5 I wanted to kill myself, it was that bad.

jdagg2003 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:45:58 PM »

Two nights ago I slept about 3 hours, then drove 6 and worked 9. I was exhausted but I slept 11 hours last night and im feeling pretty good today. I only average 5 or 6 hours of sleep a night.

Saulbadguy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:46:22 PM »

eastcat · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:46:53 PM »

like 12-15 minimum, I don't sleep much and I think it's starting to really pay off.

kim carnes · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:54:38 PM »

Quote from: Jakesie60 on July 07, 2012, 03:20:02 PM

Not like, what's a healthy amount, but for you personally. I can function on a couple hours a night for a couple days, but then I have a huge crash. I've always wondered if the people who say they have to get 7 hours to function have ever actually tried getting less, or just assume they can't.

i'm glad you asked, i believe that 5-6 hours of sleep is sufficient on weekdays, with a few more hours added in on weekends. i sleep about 7 though because i'm lazy.

AppleJack · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:55:49 PM »

sys · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2012, 04:18:47 PM »

function for how long? i can do 0 hours for one day, 3-4 hours for 3-4 days, etc. probably about 6 or so sustainably.

Scary Smart · « **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2012, 04:25:36 PM »

Quote from: AppleJack on July 07, 2012, 03:55:49 PM

5-6

star seed 7 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 07, 2012, 04:56:48 PM »

i went about 4 years with 3-4 hours of sleep on weekdays, and 8-12 on weekends.

now it's about 5-6 during the week and 8-12 on weekends.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #10 on:** July 07, 2012, 05:25:10 PM »

usually get 5 during the week. 10 on weekends. If i couldn't sleep in on weekends, id imagine i'd have to bump it up to 6-7 during the week.

CNS · « **Reply #11 on:** July 07, 2012, 07:44:05 PM »

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on July 07, 2012, 05:25:10 PM

usually get 5 during the week. 10 on weekends. If i couldn't sleep in on weekends, id imagine i'd have to bump it up to 6-7 during the week.

5 grumpy or 6 and quiet

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Cire · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2012, 08:46:03 PM »

8 or watch the eff out.

hemmy · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:21:19 PM »

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on July 07, 2012, 05:25:10 PM

usually get 5 during the week. 10 on weekends. If i couldn't sleep in on weekends, id imagine i'd have to bump it up to 6-7 during the week.

I would hate to do this.

steve dave · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:25:16 PM »

EMAWmeister · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:26:37 PM »

3-4, with an hour nap worked into the day

raquetcat · « **Reply #16 on:** July 08, 2012, 04:56:48 PM »

6 - 8

PowercatPat · « **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2012, 07:54:09 PM »

chunkles · « **Reply #18 on:** July 08, 2012, 11:24:58 PM »

4
6-8 hours sounds amazing guys.

michigancat · « **Reply #19 on:** July 09, 2012, 01:23:23 AM »

Quote from: sys on July 07, 2012, 04:18:47 PM

function for how long? i can do 0 hours for one day, 3-4 hours for 3-4 days, etc. probably about 6 or so sustainably.

yeah, that crap accumulates

Bloodfart · « **Reply #20 on:** July 09, 2012, 02:11:50 AM »

2-3 will work for a day or two and can recover with a couple 6-7. I have gone 48 with out a couple few times knowing I could really crash for awhile in the coming days.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #21 on:** July 09, 2012, 06:38:47 AM »

Quote from: hemmy on July 07, 2012, 11:21:19 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on July 07, 2012, 05:25:10 PM
usually get 5 during the week. 10 on weekends. If i couldn't sleep in on weekends, id imagine i'd have to bump it up to 6-7 during the week.

I would hate to do this.

what's your routine, HEMMY?

mocat · « **Reply #22 on:** July 09, 2012, 01:31:05 PM »

Would prefer 9 or 10 hours every night but I usually get about half.

steve dave · « **Reply #23 on:** July 09, 2012, 01:35:38 PM »

getting a shitload of sleep is pretty much the most important thing for your brain. 8 a night is probably why I'm so smart.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #24 on:** July 09, 2012, 01:36:08 PM »

engineering/architect students/grads please identify yourselves when you post