Question 1

are 7-8 hours of sleep per night enough sometimes i get 9 i'm an adult. is that a healthy amount or do i need 10-12?

Accepted Answer

Amount of sleep: 7-8 hours of sleep is generally good but occasional 9 hours is ok.
generally people don't need 10-12 hours os daily sleep.

Question 2

is it possible to sleep too much at night for an average healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

Average 7 hrs: Average adult sleep is about 7 hrs. You can sleep as much as you want, as long as it doesn't bother you.

Question 3

i work nights mornings and days in the same week. havent had a solid eating/sleeping pattern in 4 years, am i damaging my health? im female and 19.

Accepted Answer

Our brain/body: Configuration is controlled by the night/.Day cycle known as circadian, meaning "about 24 hours". We are very adaptable if we are healthy and the rhythmic changes will be accepted. If not, then you will experience the symptoms of jet lag either intermittently or all the time.

Question 4

took a .25 ativan around 3pm. is it safe for me to take my lunesta 3mg? its been 7 hours. cant sleep. still trying to practice healthy sleeping pattern. still getting used to it?

Accepted Answer

: Issue here is a not uncommon tolerance problem with multiple sleep inducing medications.  This eventuates with profound sleep pattern disruption.  You need to contact your doctor and get more familiar with a sleep hygiene program, and give it time.  The medications are best slowly titrated off over a few weeks.  Not easy but your best pathway in the end.

Question 5

can long term anxiety and lack of sleep in a healthy young adult cause scarring of the heart or inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Long term sleep loss: And anxiety can cause many physical conditions.  Please see your doc to rule out/identify any medical situations and then a mental health professional to learn how to manage your anxiety and sleep situations.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

dark half circles under eyes from lack of sleep/weird sleeping pattern. how long after returning to healthy sleep will it take for them to go away?

Accepted Answer

Allergic shiners??: Frequently those eye findings are ascribed to nasal congestion secondary to allergies not lack of sleep unless the allergies are causing your lack of sleep. See if decongestants help you. If not, go to your doc.

Question 7

i am 23yrs old .today ifirst time i experienced high b.p 155/90. my lifestyle is healthy.no smoke.rare drinking.bt alittle more sleep .whats the cause?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure: The doctors white coat may have caused your increase in blood pressure. However, have your doctor check your urine, your eye grounds and get an ultra sound of your kidneys to rule out possible cause. If you are taking medications or otc products inform your doctor.

Question 8

why do teenagers sleep more than adults?

Accepted Answer

Still growing: Teenagers are still growing and maturing and therefore need more sleep.  However, unfortunately, they generally don't get enough.  Some teens need 12 hours a day.  Studies have shown that starting high school later in the morning led to higher achievement by the students, because they were better rested.

Question 9

can pain medications disrupt sleep patterns?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Prescription pain meds can cause all sorts of side effects.  Altered sleep can be one of them (they can make people feel drowsy if they take them during the day, which can disrupt their sleep at night).

Question 10

what mental health issues might effect my sleep?

Accepted Answer

Most of them: Many psychiatric problems can result  in disturbing the natural ability to get to sleep or stay asleep. Anxiety disorders can disrupt an individuals ability to relax and allow the natural sleep process to occur. Clinical depression also disrupts sleep and can shorten total sleep time. Even major situational stressors can disrupt our natural tendency to fall asleep. Take care of your mental health.

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A member asked:

Are 7-8 hours of sleep per night enough sometimes i get 9 i'm an adult. is that a healthy amount or do i need 10-12?

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Is it possible to sleep too much at night for an average healthy adult?

A member asked:

I work nights mornings and days in the same week. havent had a solid eating/sleeping pattern in 4 years, am i damaging my health? im female and 19.

A member asked:

Took a .25 ativan around 3pm. is it safe for me to take my lunesta 3mg? its been 7 hours. cant sleep. still trying to practice healthy sleeping pattern. still getting used to it?

A member asked:

Can long term anxiety and lack of sleep in a healthy young adult cause scarring of the heart or inflammation?

A member asked:

Dark half circles under eyes from lack of sleep/weird sleeping pattern. how long after returning to healthy sleep will it take for them to go away?

A member asked:

I am 23yrs old .today ifirst time i experienced high b.p 155/90. my lifestyle is healthy.no smoke.rare drinking.bt alittle more sleep .whats the cause?

A member asked:

Why do teenagers sleep more than adults?

A member asked:

Can pain medications disrupt sleep patterns?

A member asked:

What mental health issues might effect my sleep?

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