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How much sleep do you need a night?

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I was wondering how much sleep people need a night

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moo196

Between 9 and 10 is preferable since my cvst. Can function reasonably well on 8-9 but anything under 8 I'm really bad.

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DTBI

Hi I’m the same as moo, in that I need a minimum of 8hrs & hope to get a 9-10 hrs once or twice a week.

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skydivesurvivor

20 years after injury now sleep7-8 hours a night

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gr33nmind

shortly after my injury I would sleep 15 hours a day. It lessoned over time. Now that I am older, 30 years on, I can get by on 7.

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Painting-girl

Six to seven for me, probably seven is best...

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cat3

Hi Bonfire. I'm a night bird, so 7 to 8 hours generally, but an early night and 9hrs is probably my ideal...

Cat x

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Writeronstack

8 hours, to 9 hours, with a daytime nap in the middle (still) for 1/2 an hour to 45 minutes.

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