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Foggy · 03-11-2024, 04:41 PM

Most people do not get enough sleep.
In our busy lives we have taken sleep from granted!
Sleep isn't a luxury. It's a necessity for optimal brain functioning
and for getting your body to heal and regenerate.
Here are 4 signs you are not getting enough sleep in your life:

1) Sleepiness during the day
2) Forgetfulness and poor concentration
3) Irritability and anxiety
4) Weight gain

Here are the recommended hours of sleep by age:

Newborns: 14-17 hours
Infant (4-12 months): 12 to16 hours with naps
Toddler (1-2 years): 11 to 14 hours with naps
Preschool (3-5 years): 10 to 13 hours with naps
Kid (6-12 years): 9 to 12 hours with naps
Teen (13-18 years): 8 to 10 hours with naps
Adults (18 to 64): 7 to 9 hours
65 and up: 7 to 8 hours

I sleep between 6-8 hours a day.

Are you getting enough sleep daily?

Caroline13 · 03-11-2024, 06:43 PM

I am getting great quality sleep and usually 9 hrs and then I find myself napping during the day and believe too many naps. I believe my doc who does house calls will be seeing me this week to go over last labs, and I'll ask her Why I Nap so easily???? These naps started a couple yrs ago and prior to that I NEVER napped...

stevea · 03-11-2024, 07:32 PM

Somebody could get a kid or a teen to take a nap? You could attempt it on a weekend but good luck with that.

Caroline13 · 03-13-2024, 04:29 PM

Talking with the other group I'm on, we are discussing Melatonin for sleep....I've been working with Melatonin dosing since 1999 and now am taking 1/4mg 30-60 minutes before I'm ready for sleep.

A couple take 10MG and I'm stunned, that is a high hiigh does and can't imagine...they swear by their dose and it's so true how so different all our bodies are.....

Anyone here take Melatonin for sleep. ???

ThisLittlePiggy · 03-13-2024, 04:52 PM

I have taken Melatonin in the past, quite a few years ago. I just sleep naturally now. I figure my body knows when it's tired enough to sleep and I don't sweat how many hours I get. I probably get between six and eight hours most nights.

Dead2009 · 03-20-2024, 10:56 AM

Here lately Ive been getting around 6. Definitely not enough.

Caroline13 · 03-20-2024, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dead2009

Here lately Ive been getting around 6. Definitely not enough.

Consider a small dose of Melatonin say 1/4mg as you can buy 1mg tab and cut into small pieces and work with t his... You could have good sleep results....don't fight sleep. Take the Melatonin at least 1 hr before you want to go to sleep.

And you could even end up with some interesting dreams, make your nights enjoyable....ummmm

Dude111 · 03-20-2024, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevea

Somebody could get a kid or a teen to take a nap? You could attempt it on a weekend but good luck with that.

Ah man!!

03-11-2024, 04:41 PM	#1
Foggy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2014 Posts: 3,423	Signs You Aren't Getting Enough Sleep Most people do not get enough sleep. In our busy lives we have taken sleep from granted! Sleep isn't a luxury. It's a necessity for optimal brain functioning and for getting your body to heal and regenerate. Here are 4 signs you are not getting enough sleep in your life: 1) Sleepiness during the day 2) Forgetfulness and poor concentration 3) Irritability and anxiety 4) Weight gain Here are the recommended hours of sleep by age: Newborns: 14-17 hours Infant (4-12 months): 12 to16 hours with naps Toddler (1-2 years): 11 to 14 hours with naps Preschool (3-5 years): 10 to 13 hours with naps Kid (6-12 years): 9 to 12 hours with naps Teen (13-18 years): 8 to 10 hours with naps Adults (18 to 64): 7 to 9 hours 65 and up: 7 to 8 hours I sleep between 6-8 hours a day. Are you getting enough sleep daily?

03-11-2024, 06:43 PM	#2
Caroline13 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 30, 2021 Location: So Calif Posts: 14,483	I am getting great quality sleep and usually 9 hrs and then I find myself napping during the day and believe too many naps. I believe my doc who does house calls will be seeing me this week to go over last labs, and I'll ask her Why I Nap so easily???? These naps started a couple yrs ago and prior to that I NEVER napped...
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03-20-2024, 10:56 AM	#6
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03-11-2024, 07:32 PM	#3
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,945	Somebody could get a kid or a teen to take a nap? You could attempt it on a weekend but good luck with that.

03-13-2024, 04:29 PM	#4
Caroline13 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 30, 2021 Location: So Calif Posts: 14,483	Talking with the other group I'm on, we are discussing Melatonin for sleep....I've been working with Melatonin dosing since 1999 and now am taking 1/4mg 30-60 minutes before I'm ready for sleep. A couple take 10MG and I'm stunned, that is a high hiigh does and can't imagine...they swear by their dose and it's so true how so different all our bodies are..... Anyone here take Melatonin for sleep. ???

03-13-2024, 04:52 PM	#5
ThisLittlePiggy Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 85,212	I have taken Melatonin in the past, quite a few years ago. I just sleep naturally now. I figure my body knows when it's tired enough to sleep and I don't sweat how many hours I get. I probably get between six and eight hours most nights.