Who needs to sleep

[ohbet]

With all the things I want to do in the day,Id have to get by on 5 hrs of sleep per night.

How much sleep do you need? Could you get by with less to accomplish your goals?

[fab4fan]

I've jumped out of bed in the middle of sleeping, thinking I was at work.

One day, there must have been a truck backing up in the street. I guess I heard it, but in my dream it became an IV beeping, so I jumped out of bed, thinking there ws an IV that needed to be checked.

[Stargazer]

Well, I was so exhausted last night I fell asleep--on my living room floor--while watching TV. I woke up at 6 AM, turned everything off, and went to bed, where I slept for another 5 hours.

Do ya think maybe I'm just not getting enough sleep during the week? Yeah, I think so.

[passionate]

I don't think there is a magic # But we all know when we aren't getting enough!!!

[savannah98]

I always have trouble sleeping after a 12 hour day shift. My body is just so tense that I can't relax. I try to read, take antihistamines, shower, eat, watch T.V., or whatever but NOTHING works. When I have to do three 12s in a row I end up feeling crazy! On my days off I sleep 9-10 hours. Any advice???

[BreezieRN]

I love sleeping... It's my favorite hobby. I look forward to naps. And I usually HAVE to have at least 7 hours of sleep a night.

[GeminiTwinRN, BSN]

On days when I have to work, I usually get about 5 hours.

Off days? Whole 'nuther story. I can beat that 15 hours, no problem!

[jessi1106, BSN, RN]

I feel best when I get 8-9 hours..but with dh & 2 kids, house, and full time work..I manage on 6-7.