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Sleep patterns

Sorry for all the threads recently, just have a lot of things on my mind to share
this one is about sleep.

I was told the normal amount of sleep someone should need is 7-8 hours. I go to bed at around 9pm and sleep deeply, through to about 8am. That is 11 hours. If I have any less than this I get really tired the next day and need to sleep during the day for a good couple of hours. Actually, I often have a nap during the day anyway of about 1 hour.
I was just thinking, that seems like a lot of sleep. I don’t have any condition which should affect my sleep - except all I can think of is that I have mental conditions which maybe cause me to become mentally fatigued.
So as well as asking about myself - if anyone knows if this is normal - I thought this would also make a decent discussion about what your sleep pattern is like, and whether you feel your disability has any affect on your sleep pattern? Also a place to share tips for those having trouble with sleep.
Thanks for reading!
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Best wishes.
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I don’t know what defines uninterrupted sleep but I do wake up a few times in the night but then quite quickly go back to sleep, so it doesn’t cause a problem.
My post was not meant to come across as a brag to people who don’t get a lot of sleep, more that I’m worried that I am sleeping too much.
As an advocate of trying to cope with insomnia there is no guaranteed length of sleep.
Misnomer seven or eight hours a myth. Depends on factors conditions age and health.
Simply if you feeling refreshed great and be not tired or any after effects of sleep then continue on.
Some times if you worry about sleep then you will not.
Sleep lengths times differ on age older you are less sleep you might need.
Also if you are concerned speak to Sleep Council or speak to your GP.
https://www.sleepcouncil.org.uk.
Please have a look website useful .
Please take care.
@thespiceman
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You may be need to look at the circumstances reasons why.
I have this medication, stress, anxiety and other personal issues. Connected with all the above including old man trouble visits to the powder room. Two three times a night some times.
Not easy although do insist in my own mind use my techniques and strategies to help me.
Knowledge and a lot of relevant support from the organisations involved with.
Mental health charities offer sleep consultations and advice in support sessions with all their clientele.
Please if I can offer a hand of friendship in adding speak to the link added in the last post .
Lots of useful advice, guidance .
https://www.sleepcouncil.org.
One thing I would add diet, nutrition is very important.
Eat too close to bedtime can effect you.
Foods included Whole grains and those containing tryptophan.
Chemical aids sleep, included wholegrains Pasta, Rice, Bread.
Lean meat, Nuts, Diary Foods, Tuna.
Bananas sliced into Porridge warm milk. Milky drinks warmed with Honey.
Other issues can be pain, as mentioned anxiety stress.
Avoid Caffeine. In Cola, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate.
Avoid Alcohol, Smoking.
I hope these help you, please any underlying problems you think you need to visit GP.
You could look at NHS website another excellent source.
One final point please if I am up and about although we are told to avoid bright lights, electrical devices.
Am here so look forward if you need a friendly voice to cope. Early hours and beyond.
Was a regular routine gent with sleep but getting disturbed by these issues recent events, plus trauma getting by coping with loneliness which can be another factor.
Please take care.
@thespiceman
SCOPE Volunteer Award Engaging Communities 2019
Mental Health advice, guidance and information to all members
Nutrition, Diet, Wellbeing, Addiction.
Recipes