Question 1

is 6 hours of sleep enough for an 18 year old?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Not everyone needs the beauty sleep of 8 hours....This is average....Which means many need less than 8. Some people can do 2-3 hours/day and are fine for many years...I actually have 2 patients needing only about 3 hours or so...
Some need 9-10 or more...
As long as you don't feel tired and don't have the need to "catch-up" on sleep, functioning normally, then i don't see a problem....

Question 2

18 year old female, 4-5 hours sleep for past 9 months. how will this effect my health? very anxious too and pocs. can napping during day be worse?

Accepted Answer

4-5 hr sleep not: enough for most people. A brief nap during the day may rejuvenate you. Keep it brief,no more than 45 minutes....

Question 3

i'm 18 years old. is the recommended about 7 - 8 hours of sleep? any further advice?

Accepted Answer

8 hr minimum: The brain is still maturing until 22 or so in women and 25 in males. Sleep requirements vary with physical and mental activity as well as age, so more sleep may be required. Additional rest is needed when issues of poor performance, poor short term memory, sleep walking or talking are noted.

Question 4

heloo i m honey. my age is 19 years. i feel tiredness after sleep.and my sleep duration is very long.. due to this problem i feel difficulty in my stu?

Accepted Answer

See a good doctor: There are many possible causes of feeling tired. It's impossible to diagnose you in this format. You need an exam &amp; tests. Possible causes include anemia, thyroid &amp; other hormonal imbalances, vitamin/mineral/amino acid deficiencies, all sorts of chronic infections (viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic), environmental or food allergies, environmental toxins, sleep apnea, stress etc. Please see doc!

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

i am 18 and i'm always tired, i get 8 hours of sleep but i still can sleep whenever and wherever. why?

Accepted Answer

Always tired: There can be many reasons for that ; therefore, it is important to see  u  pcp for evaluation and work up. Good luck.

Question 7

sleep duration more than 10 hours, lethargic throughout the day and sedentary life style... a medical student and irritated cuz of laziness. help!

Accepted Answer

EXERCISE: Get up !  Get out! Exercise! You WILL find that will RELIEVE your fatigue/stress level!! I know how you feel...its NORMAL!  Even if you just get out and WALK!
Be Well!!!!  Hope this helps! Onward and Upward!

Dr Z

Question 8

if lamotrigine decreases slow-wave sleep duration, where plms cause the most disruption, should it be contraindicated in patients with plmd?

Accepted Answer

No: Lamictal isn't contraindicated in patients with plmd. The use of other meds can worsen plmd however. Consider evaluation for the cause of plmd such as low ferritin levels.

Question 9

does lack of sleep cause weight gain? on weekdays/sundays i get 7-8 hours and on fridays/saturdays i get around 10. i'm an 18 year old female.

Accepted Answer

Weight gain: Yes, because with lack of sleep you are looking for energy to stay awake. That energy is provided by excessive food intake .Hence weight gain occurs.

Question 10

what is the best way to take care of the mind? i am an 18 year old student. i study 10 hours a day minimum and struggle with an unstable sleep cycle, lack of exercise, socializing, sleep, hygiene, etc. how do i find balance and manage to not go mad ?

Accepted Answer

Commit: You would need to make your wellbeing a higher priority. I had to study a ton to become a physician  but I still worked hard to find time to sleep, exercise and take care of hygiene.  If you only value your knowledge base &amp; intellect - the other parts of you will suffer.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Is 6 hours of sleep enough for an 18 year old

A member asked:

Is 6 hours of sleep enough for an 18 year old?

A member asked:

18 year old female, 4-5 hours sleep for past 9 months. how will this effect my health? very anxious too and pocs. can napping during day be worse?

A member asked:

I'm 18 years old. is the recommended about 7 - 8 hours of sleep? any further advice?

A member asked:

Heloo i m honey. my age is 19 years. i feel tiredness after sleep.and my sleep duration is very long.. due to this problem i feel difficulty in my stu?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I am 18 and i'm always tired, i get 8 hours of sleep but i still can sleep whenever and wherever. why?

A member asked:

Sleep duration more than 10 hours, lethargic throughout the day and sedentary life style... a medical student and irritated cuz of laziness. help!

A member asked:

If lamotrigine decreases slow-wave sleep duration, where plms cause the most disruption, should it be contraindicated in patients with plmd?

A member asked:

Does lack of sleep cause weight gain? on weekdays/sundays i get 7-8 hours and on fridays/saturdays i get around 10. i'm an 18 year old female.

A member asked:

What is the best way to take care of the mind? i am an 18 year old student. i study 10 hours a day minimum and struggle with an unstable sleep cycle, lack of exercise, socializing, sleep, hygiene, etc. how do i find balance and manage to not go mad ?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?