How much sleep do you get and need?

[starjammer]

Between 7-8 and I feel fine. My girlfriend generally needs about 10-12 hours a night, which I don't understand.

[forget]

I probably need 8 but am lucky if I get 5-6.

[-Swizzy-]

How much sleep do you guys usually get? How much would be ideal?

I'm asking because recently due to a crap load of University work I have had to get up early and I'm getting between 7-8 hours sleep. I wake up and feel so tired, feel like crap. Usually when I get between 9 and 10, I am feeling crisp and so refreshed. Other people I have spoken to find it odd to sleep so much, is it just me that can't operate properly below 8 hours sleep?

Weird question I know but just something I was wondering.

do you workout? I usually need at least 9 hours of sleep if I've gone to the gym on that day. Otherwise I don't sleep more than 7 hrs.

Also it might be that you drink coffee too late. I don't touche coffee after 3pm. Like even if I drink coffee 6-7 hrs before I sleep, I either can't go to sleep or I don't have a good nights sleep cuz my brain is still active while I'm sleeping.

Everybody's sleep cycle is different. Your body will become used to the sleep cycle you give it as long as it is regular. Try and set a specific time for sleep each night and wake up to an alarm (if you're looking to cut back to 6-8 hours). After a couple of weeks you'll probably be adjusted.

^^^It could be this too.

[Cleto_Reyes]

6 hours on average. i wish i got 9 though

[Terrel]

I'm getting about 6 hours right now but prefer 9-10.