Do you have to sleep at a certain time to grow?
So get this...your mom is on to something but I don't think she understands why it's important to get sleep at a certain time. There's this phenomenon called a circadian rhythm that makes people want to sleep at night. People who happily work the graveyard shift have been able to suppress and even reverse the effects of the rhythm by staying up all night and sleeping during the day. I would say that your body is in harmony with your circadian rhythm if/when you fall asleep when you are tired. Naturally, being a different person than me your rhythm may have you falling asleep at ten or 11 while mine has me wanting to nod off at 12 or one in the morning. The important part is THAT you get enough sleep not WHEN you get your sleep. Although, on a societal level I guess it's important to be awake when everyone else is but it's really up to you...especially in the summer. The latest batch of sleep studies indicated that getting no less than six hours but no more than eight in one night's worth of sleep is ideal. I know there are detriments to getting too much sleep too. Plus you feel like you've wasted the day. Inversely, having all been students at one time we're all well aware of what happens when you don't get enough sleep. Take it all with a grain of salt and chuckle under your breath at those macho guys who boast of only needing three or four hours of sleep in a night. They're on their way to their first coronaries! Alright, buddy...I hope I was able to provide some good info but right now...*yawn*...I think I need a nap! Have a good one!
Is not being able to sleep in past a certain time in the morning considered insomnia?
Throughout my entire life I've never been able to sleep in past the early morning hours. From birth until around age seven it was four in the morning. I've since been able to push it back to six and sometimes seven. The thing is it doesn't matter if I go to sleep at three in the morning, I still wake up at six or seven. The only few times I've slept past these times were when I was incredibly intoxicated before falling asleep. I am nineteen and don't intend to start drinking or smoking weed every night before I go to sleep so I'm just wondering if this would be considered insomnia or what? The other lame thing is that a lot of the time I have a hard time getting to sleep until midnight or later, because of this I've been feeling increasingly exhausted and this has been happening for a few months now. A couple of potentially useful details would be that I do exercise. I run several miles a few days a week and skateboard for hours on end during the weekends. I go to school. I recently broke up with my girlfriend of three years, although this has been happening for a long time before that so I don't think it's particularly pertinent. I'm roughly six foot tall probably a tiny bit under, my weight fluctuates between 165 and 175 pounds. Can't really think of anything else that would seem helpful.. thanks in advance!
Is there a certain time you need to be in bed by to feel the most rested?
The amount of sleep matters much more than the specific time you go to bed. You should make a plan based on your schedule and individual needs. Adults should aim for around 8 hours each night, while teenagers and children should have a little more.In my experience, you’ll get the most rest out of your sleep if you have a more consistent schedule and routine. Sleeping around the same time and in the same environment every night helps your body fall into a cycle and “know” when it’s time to sleep.It’s a good idea to start winding down and head to bed a little bit before you need to be asleep so that you can have time to relax and fall asleep without any rush. For example, if you need to be awake at 6:00 AM, you ideally should start getting ready for sleep at around 9:30 or 9:45 PM.
I dream every time i fall asleep...!?
I also dream every time I fall asleep. The scary dreams are so real I feel on edge for a while after waking up. And the good dreams are so good and real that I wish I could go back to sleep and continue on dreaming this wonderful situation. I find myself sad sometimes when I wake up and realize it was just a dream. I will say that I noticed the realness of my dreams increased quite a bit when I started taking my anti depressant. Are you on any medication?
How to fall asleep at summer camp?
I'm going to a summer camp for a week. I have gone before and I always have trouble falling asleep. I have sheets, blankets, a sleeping bag, and a pillow for my bed. There is a certain time everyone has to go to bed so its not that people are being loud. It is pitch black but I like it that way. I would try listening to music but we aren't allowed to take electronics to camp. The beds are ok and I can deal with those. Is there anything that can help me fall asleep? Your answer is much appreciated.
I'm 15, and no matter how much sleep I feel tired all of the time. Is there something wrong?
I'm 15, and no matter how much sleep I feel tired all of the time. Is there something wrong? No matter how much sleep I get I am still tired by about 1 p.m. Is there something wrong with me?Yes, there could be something wrong you.You described what you feel as tiredness rather than sleepiness. There is a difference. Tiredness or fatigue is the feeling that you don’t have the energy you need to do what you want to do, that you need to rest, not necessarily sleep. Sleepiness is the feeling that you will fall asleep unless you make a conscious effort not to.Feeling sleepy can be the result of short sleep duration or poor sleep quality. If you are getting less than 10 hours of sleep per night, the obvious thing to do first is to make getting more sleep a priority - if you have to be up at a certain time to get to school, work backward from there to figure out what time you need to go to bed to get 10 hours of sleep. Give yourself 30 - 60 minutes to unwind before going to sleep - this is the point at which you have to stop doing homework, or get off the computer, so that your mind can start to relax. If getting more sleep does not improve the way you feel within 2 weeks, you should see your doctor.If you determine that what you feel is fatigue rather than sleepiness, you need to see your doctor right away. Fatigue is a symptom of many serious conditions, such as anemia and altered thyroid gland function. These conditions can be treated successfully but they don’t get better on their own.
Does it matter what time I sleep as long as I get 7-10 hours of sleep?
Fascinating new research suggests that yes: when you go to bed can have a strong impact on when you’ll be the most energized and productive during the day.And according to sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus it’s not just about when you’re likely to be more productive and energized during the day.It’s also about what specific kinds of activities you might perform better at during those different times.““I used to think there were only early bird and night owl. And then I had a patient come in, who was a classic insomniac... And when my methods for working with her weren’t working well, I dug into the literature to understand what was going on. And I discovered that there were actually four different chronotypes.”Source: Beyond early bird or night owl: Expert says there are 4 types of sleepersThe basic idea here is to first figure out your own individual “Chronotype” based on the over 100 circadian rhythm patterns that define your individual sleep cycle.For example, you could be:An Early RiserIn BetweenerLate Nighter, orProblem SleeperHere’s a great short explainer video followed by a link to take the fast online quizz to find your chronotype:You can take the 45 Second - “What’s Your Chronotype?” Quiz here: The Power of When QuizAnd to answer second part of your question where you say as long as you get 7–10 hours sleep:As a Certified Sleep Science Coach I strongly suggest that folks try to get 8, even 9 hours of sleep if they’re extremely active during the day.Note: Always get the OK from your family Doctor before starting or following any new health, wellness diet or exercise program/tip.And here are some great suggestions for how to fall asleep faster, deeper and longer:David Haldorsen's answer to What are the best ways of falling asleep quickly?Finally, check out this excellent new infographic that breaks down each of the 4 chronotypes using a simple animal metaphor. from GetVoip courtesy of Entrepreneur.com .There are also some great productivity hacks to help you stay emergized and more productive through out your day!David Haldorsen B.A.(Psy.) M.A.(OD) CCWC, CSSC.Certified Sleep Science & Corporate Wellness Coach.
Why is it that I can wake myself up at certain precise times if I will myself strongly of it just before falling asleep?
Sounds like you have a pretty good internal clock. I can do the same, and I'm sure so can others, though perhaps not everyone.Estimating how much time has passed is not much different from estimating how big something is, or how far you walked: it's a skill, it takes practice to perfect, and some people are better at it than others. The fact that you can do it while asleep is simply because being asleep is not like shutting down a computer, various parts of our brain remain at least somewhat active: you keep breathing, and you'll still respond to unexpected noises (and can differentiate them from expected noises quite well: hubby going to toilet? Keep sleeping. Toddler out of bed? Wake up!). When setting your internal alarm, the same happens: some part of you remains alert and wakes you up when it is time.
Amount of sleep in AIT?
Is there any specific amount of sleep you are required to have in army ait. Currently we get lights out at about 9 pm, have a two hour fireguard shift, back to sleep and then wake up at about 3:45 am. This equates to about 4 and half hours of sleep a night. These weird fireguard shifts just started and i am currently in my 4 month of an 11 month ait that is very electronics intensive. To say the least it is very taxing and alot of us are falling asleep in class, any ideas on how we can change this through our chain of command or other means? I know that army tradoc reg 350-6 says 7 hours of continuous sleep unless on some sort of guard duty, but what if we have guard duty every night? Any help on explaining the regulations would be greatly appreciated.