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How Much Sleep Do You Need?
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lightNlife
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Typically, a CFer should aim for 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Of course, this is nearly impossible for some, since we spend a lot of our awake time dealing with meds, nebs, and PT. Then there are those of us who have trouble sleeping because of sinus issues, or low oxygen sats during the night.
What we need, what we want, and what we get are often VERY different. The trick is to find what works well for yourself, and adjust your habits accordingly.
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. I have the blessing of having an office to myself at work, so I'm able to close the door, lock it, and take 30 minute nap during my lunch break. It makes a HUGE difference. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.
What we need, what we want, and what we get are often VERY different. The trick is to find what works well for yourself, and adjust your habits accordingly.
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. I have the blessing of having an office to myself at work, so I'm able to close the door, lock it, and take 30 minute nap during my lunch break. It makes a HUGE difference. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.
lightNlife
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Typically, a CFer should aim for 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Of course, this is nearly impossible for some, since we spend a lot of our awake time dealing with meds, nebs, and PT. Then there are those of us who have trouble sleeping because of sinus issues, or low oxygen sats during the night.
What we need, what we want, and what we get are often VERY different. The trick is to find what works well for yourself, and adjust your habits accordingly.
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. I have the blessing of having an office to myself at work, so I'm able to close the door, lock it, and take 30 minute nap during my lunch break. It makes a HUGE difference. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.
What we need, what we want, and what we get are often VERY different. The trick is to find what works well for yourself, and adjust your habits accordingly.
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. I have the blessing of having an office to myself at work, so I'm able to close the door, lock it, and take 30 minute nap during my lunch break. It makes a HUGE difference. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.
lightNlife
New member
Typically, a CFer should aim for 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Of course, this is nearly impossible for some, since we spend a lot of our awake time dealing with meds, nebs, and PT. Then there are those of us who have trouble sleeping because of sinus issues, or low oxygen sats during the night.
What we need, what we want, and what we get are often VERY different. The trick is to find what works well for yourself, and adjust your habits accordingly.
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. I have the blessing of having an office to myself at work, so I'm able to close the door, lock it, and take 30 minute nap during my lunch break. It makes a HUGE difference. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.
What we need, what we want, and what we get are often VERY different. The trick is to find what works well for yourself, and adjust your habits accordingly.
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. I have the blessing of having an office to myself at work, so I'm able to close the door, lock it, and take 30 minute nap during my lunch break. It makes a HUGE difference. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.</end quote></div>
That's me! Drives my DH and my extended family nuts, but that's just the way I'm geared, it seems. I was a morning person when I started college (I think I was the only one on my dorm floor who had 8 am classes - lol), but by the time I finished, I was a night owl. Now, it fits in pretty well with my schedule, too, especially with my meds. My daughter has a slow, relaxing morning eating breakfast with me, and then watching Elmo, playing with playdoh, playing in the sandbox and on the swing and slide on the deck (right behind my recliner <img src=""> ) or having me read her books while I do my meds and vest and then we get a bath and start our day.
I need 9 to 10 hours of sleep, but I have been getting more like 7 lately (trouble getting sleepy) and taking an occasional nap. If I can get in the bed and be asleep by 11pm, I'm good <img src=""> .
We had a similar thread on my cat forum recently, and most people there needed at least 8, if not 9 hours or more, with a few needing 7 hours, so it would appear that there really isn't that much difference, in a really informal kinda way <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.</end quote></div>
That's me! Drives my DH and my extended family nuts, but that's just the way I'm geared, it seems. I was a morning person when I started college (I think I was the only one on my dorm floor who had 8 am classes - lol), but by the time I finished, I was a night owl. Now, it fits in pretty well with my schedule, too, especially with my meds. My daughter has a slow, relaxing morning eating breakfast with me, and then watching Elmo, playing with playdoh, playing in the sandbox and on the swing and slide on the deck (right behind my recliner <img src=""> ) or having me read her books while I do my meds and vest and then we get a bath and start our day.
I need 9 to 10 hours of sleep, but I have been getting more like 7 lately (trouble getting sleepy) and taking an occasional nap. If I can get in the bed and be asleep by 11pm, I'm good <img src=""> .
We had a similar thread on my cat forum recently, and most people there needed at least 8, if not 9 hours or more, with a few needing 7 hours, so it would appear that there really isn't that much difference, in a really informal kinda way <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.</end quote></div>
That's me! Drives my DH and my extended family nuts, but that's just the way I'm geared, it seems. I was a morning person when I started college (I think I was the only one on my dorm floor who had 8 am classes - lol), but by the time I finished, I was a night owl. Now, it fits in pretty well with my schedule, too, especially with my meds. My daughter has a slow, relaxing morning eating breakfast with me, and then watching Elmo, playing with playdoh, playing in the sandbox and on the swing and slide on the deck (right behind my recliner <img src=""> ) or having me read her books while I do my meds and vest and then we get a bath and start our day.
I need 9 to 10 hours of sleep, but I have been getting more like 7 lately (trouble getting sleepy) and taking an occasional nap. If I can get in the bed and be asleep by 11pm, I'm good <img src=""> .
We had a similar thread on my cat forum recently, and most people there needed at least 8, if not 9 hours or more, with a few needing 7 hours, so it would appear that there really isn't that much difference, in a really informal kinda way <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.</end quote></div>
That's me! Drives my DH and my extended family nuts, but that's just the way I'm geared, it seems. I was a morning person when I started college (I think I was the only one on my dorm floor who had 8 am classes - lol), but by the time I finished, I was a night owl. Now, it fits in pretty well with my schedule, too, especially with my meds. My daughter has a slow, relaxing morning eating breakfast with me, and then watching Elmo, playing with playdoh, playing in the sandbox and on the swing and slide on the deck (right behind my recliner <img src=""> ) or having me read her books while I do my meds and vest and then we get a bath and start our day.
I need 9 to 10 hours of sleep, but I have been getting more like 7 lately (trouble getting sleepy) and taking an occasional nap. If I can get in the bed and be asleep by 11pm, I'm good <img src=""> .
We had a similar thread on my cat forum recently, and most people there needed at least 8, if not 9 hours or more, with a few needing 7 hours, so it would appear that there really isn't that much difference, in a really informal kinda way <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.</end quote></div>
That's me! Drives my DH and my extended family nuts, but that's just the way I'm geared, it seems. I was a morning person when I started college (I think I was the only one on my dorm floor who had 8 am classes - lol), but by the time I finished, I was a night owl. Now, it fits in pretty well with my schedule, too, especially with my meds. My daughter has a slow, relaxing morning eating breakfast with me, and then watching Elmo, playing with playdoh, playing in the sandbox and on the swing and slide on the deck (right behind my recliner <img src=""> ) or having me read her books while I do my meds and vest and then we get a bath and start our day.
I need 9 to 10 hours of sleep, but I have been getting more like 7 lately (trouble getting sleepy) and taking an occasional nap. If I can get in the bed and be asleep by 11pm, I'm good <img src=""> .
We had a similar thread on my cat forum recently, and most people there needed at least 8, if not 9 hours or more, with a few needing 7 hours, so it would appear that there really isn't that much difference, in a really informal kinda way <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
Also, I've found that many of us have a slow start in the mornings, and typically hit our stride around early afternoon. Once I figured that out about myself I was able to adjust my work schedule. By going into the office later in the morning and staying later in the day, I've been able to really cut back on some of the stress of trying to "fit it all in" in a day.</end quote></div>
That's me! Drives my DH and my extended family nuts, but that's just the way I'm geared, it seems. I was a morning person when I started college (I think I was the only one on my dorm floor who had 8 am classes - lol), but by the time I finished, I was a night owl. Now, it fits in pretty well with my schedule, too, especially with my meds. My daughter has a slow, relaxing morning eating breakfast with me, and then watching Elmo, playing with playdoh, playing in the sandbox and on the swing and slide on the deck (right behind my recliner <img src=""> ) or having me read her books while I do my meds and vest and then we get a bath and start our day.
I need 9 to 10 hours of sleep, but I have been getting more like 7 lately (trouble getting sleepy) and taking an occasional nap. If I can get in the bed and be asleep by 11pm, I'm good <img src=""> .
We had a similar thread on my cat forum recently, and most people there needed at least 8, if not 9 hours or more, with a few needing 7 hours, so it would appear that there really isn't that much difference, in a really informal kinda way <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
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Jade
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4-5 hours is about all I need, then just rest whenever I feel tired. Any more than 7 hrs sleeping and I wake up with asthma issues and sometimes even a headache. However when I'm fighting an infection I've been known to sleep 15+hrs without waking.....crazy huh<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif" border="0">
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Jade
Guest
4-5 hours is about all I need, then just rest whenever I feel tired. Any more than 7 hrs sleeping and I wake up with asthma issues and sometimes even a headache. However when I'm fighting an infection I've been known to sleep 15+hrs without waking.....crazy huh<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif" border="0">
J
Jade
Guest
4-5 hours is about all I need, then just rest whenever I feel tired. Any more than 7 hrs sleeping and I wake up with asthma issues and sometimes even a headache. However when I'm fighting an infection I've been known to sleep 15+hrs without waking.....crazy huh<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif" border="0">