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Can you let me know how many hours of sleep a night do you think you really need to be able to function properly?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Consistent sleep: Most adults do best with 6 to 8 hours. Aim for 8 hours.

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Answered 5/19/2013

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