Question 1

i have frequent insomnia. only get 3-4 hours sleep a day. dr gave me klonopin (clonazepam) to help. can i take this occasionally? any risk of serious side effects?

Accepted Answer

See a sleep doc: There are over 80 different sleep disorders. I would recommend you see a sleep disorder specialist. Your insomnia is obviously quite severe. Have a proper workup  done so that you don't have complications down the road. Best wishes.

Question 2

y do i get up after 4 hours sleep?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: Your body clock might be turned around. Are you drinking alcohol less than 4 hours prior to bed?  Are your stressed or worried? It might be habit for you that you are having a hard time breaking. Do you awaken because you have to use the restroom?  Have you talked to your doctor? There may be other underlying problems that you are not aware of the dr. Can discover.

Question 3

why do i wake up after just two hours sleep?

Accepted Answer

? Depression: Early awakenings is one of the more specific symptoms of untreated depression. Having said that , without a thorough history, exam and labs as well as a very detailed sleep hygiene history, it's not possible to be accurate about the cause or causes for your symptoms. Please seek advice from a physician.

Question 4

can you let me know how many hours sleep do you get a night?

Accepted Answer

6 to 8: Six to eight hours is required to maximize health and performance.

Question 5

how many hours of sleep is recommended per night. is 7 hours sleep sufficient?

Accepted Answer

Sleep : 7 to 8 hours is good. Good Luck

Question 6

is there a medical term for someone who can gt 10 hours sleep at night and still sleep half the day?

Accepted Answer

Hypersomnia: I suggest that you see a sleep medicine specialist to determine the cause.

Question 7

is it better to get a full 8-10 hours sleep when you can or stick to a local schedule when jetlagged?

Accepted Answer

Jet lag: You can avoid it by adjusting to your new destination 2-3 days earlier.

For example, flying from nyc to berlin means you want to get to bed early and get up very early.

Works for me, without any medication.

Question 8

i am 63 and i only get about 3 to 4 hours sleep.
what can i do?
i have been like this for over 15 years

Accepted Answer

Sleep Hygiene: Keep reg. bed &amp; wake time. Bedtime routine: warm bath /shower, aromatherapy, read, or gentle music. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfy mattress/pillows &amp; no work materials or computer. Bedroom only for sleep &amp; sex. No food 2-3 hrs, caffeine w/i 6 hrs, alcohol or smoking w/i 2 hrs of bed. Exercise  at least few hrs before bed. No naps. Retire only if tired.  Deal with problems at another time.

Question 9

can a 21 year old temporarily function on 4 hours sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most people need 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Sleeping 4 hours one night will allow you to function, but at less than 100%.

Question 10

why am i so tired all the time, even when i have had 8+ hours sleep?

Accepted Answer

Tired: You may be tired because of your iron deficiency anemia.

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I have frequent insomnia. only get 3-4 hours sleep a day. dr gave me klonopin (clonazepam) to help. can i take this occasionally? any risk of serious side effects?

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Y do i get up after 4 hours sleep?

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Why do i wake up after just two hours sleep?

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Can you let me know how many hours sleep do you get a night?

A member asked:

How many hours of sleep is recommended per night. is 7 hours sleep sufficient?

A member asked:

Is there a medical term for someone who can gt 10 hours sleep at night and still sleep half the day?

A member asked:

Is it better to get a full 8-10 hours sleep when you can or stick to a local schedule when jetlagged?

A member asked:

I am 63 and i only get about 3 to 4 hours sleep. what can i do? i have been like this for over 15 years

A member asked:

Can a 21 year old temporarily function on 4 hours sleep?

A member asked:

Why am i so tired all the time, even when i have had 8+ hours sleep?

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