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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I awoke at about 3.56am on Tuesday, 50 hours ago.

I have had a total of 6 hours of sleep since. I am not physically worn by it and feel as energetic as a 'normal' amount of sleep would have afforded me.

How are or would you be affected by 6 hours of sporadic sleep in 2 days?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

6 hours is for amateur insomniacs.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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I'd be a bit prone to yawns. Slightly sleepy. Might forget the odd thing. Generally I'd get through. After about four days of little sleep I'd be a grumpy bum though. Hope it's not because there's anything troubling you, x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Grumpy as fuck.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I average between 3-4 hrs per night and have done for 20+ years. I'm on autopilot most days.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"6 hours is for amateur insomniacs."

It is indeed....If the past is anything to go by, the pace picks up to 2 hours of sleep on average per day for about 15 days and I'll suddenly feel like I was smashed by a wrecking ball and collapse for an entire day.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'd be a bit prone to yawns. Slightly sleepy. Might forget the odd thing. Generally I'd get through. After about four days of little sleep I'd be a grumpy bum though. Hope it's not because there's anything troubling you, x"

Four days seems about the limit for most.

I'm well enough, thank you. Troubles come and go. Time takes care of all eventually.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Very very grumpy

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Grumpy as fuck.

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Have you had enough sleep today?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Reckon I’d be ok. Did it when cramming for exams, or when my children were tiny.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I average between 3-4 hrs per night and have done for 20+ years. I'm on autopilot most days. "

This is the same for me for the past 30 years. I think the difference is that it's even less than my 'normal' and how much more sporadic it is. Sleep for half an hour, then awake for an hour or two and back to 'nap' for another half an hour.....The pattern is what has changed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Grumpy as fuck.

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You ok hun?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Very very grumpy"

People often give this answer. What is "grumpy" in your case?

Funnily enough, I am very grumpy when I'm hungry but not necessarily when I'm tired.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Reckon I’d be ok. Did it when cramming for exams, or when my children were tiny."

How long would you be able to tolerate less than usual sleep?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Grumpy as fuck.

You ok hun?"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Grumpy as fuck.

"

This! X I need my sleep. Sleep is sacred for me

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast


"I average between 3-4 hrs per night and have done for 20+ years. I'm on autopilot most days.

This is the same for me for the past 30 years. I think the difference is that it's even less than my 'normal' and how much more sporadic it is. Sleep for half an hour, then awake for an hour or two and back to 'nap' for another half an hour.....The pattern is what has changed."

I wake every 30-40 mins and know exactly what time it is to within a couple of minutes without looking at a clock.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When my heads not right I can go weeks on next to no sleep, its horrific

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights


"Very very grumpy

People often give this answer. What is "grumpy" in your case?

Funnily enough, I am very grumpy when I'm hungry but not necessarily when I'm tired."

I get Irritable when I'm overtired, so short tempered, inability to concentrate and think clearly and seek to avoid people in order to have a power nap

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By *aiseiMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

I’d vary. I could be fine one time and miserable as shit the next.

That said, I can get a full night’s sleep and still be a miserable asshat.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Grumpy as fuck.

This! X I need my sleep. Sleep is sacred for me "

Many people say this. Is part of your grumpiness due to simply thinking that you haven't had enough sleep, despite not feeling physically tired?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’d vary. I could be fine one time and miserable as shit the next.

That said, I can get a full night’s sleep and still be a miserable asshat."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pretty grumpy tbh

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I average between 3-4 hrs per night and have done for 20+ years. I'm on autopilot most days.

This is the same for me for the past 30 years. I think the difference is that it's even less than my 'normal' and how much more sporadic it is. Sleep for half an hour, then awake for an hour or two and back to 'nap' for another half an hour.....The pattern is what has changed.

I wake every 30-40 mins and know exactly what time it is to within a couple of minutes without looking at a clock. "

You are a very regular, methodical man.

Is it because you have a certain bedtime? Mine tends to be within an hour or so of the same time each night and I'll fall asleep in the blink of an eye....sometimes, I don't even remember feeling tired at all.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"When my heads not right I can go weeks on next to no sleep, its horrific "

It is horrific, isn't it? The voices and thoughts just don't stop.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Very very grumpy

People often give this answer. What is "grumpy" in your case?

Funnily enough, I am very grumpy when I'm hungry but not necessarily when I'm tired.

I get Irritable when I'm overtired, so short tempered, inability to concentrate and think clearly and seek to avoid people in order to have a power nap"

Do you 'snap' at people more easily? Inability to concentrate, yes, that's me eventually, after about day 10.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’d vary. I could be fine one time and miserable as shit the next.

That said, I can get a full night’s sleep and still be a miserable asshat."

A bit hit and miss with your mood then. Do you just blame lack of a good night's when you're a miserable asshat to try and mitigate it. People get that "oh, I understand" look when lack of sleep is used to explain away any regrets in our behaviour.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast


"I average between 3-4 hrs per night and have done for 20+ years. I'm on autopilot most days.

This is the same for me for the past 30 years. I think the difference is that it's even less than my 'normal' and how much more sporadic it is. Sleep for half an hour, then awake for an hour or two and back to 'nap' for another half an hour.....The pattern is what has changed.

I wake every 30-40 mins and know exactly what time it is to within a couple of minutes without looking at a clock.

You are a very regular, methodical man.

Is it because you have a certain bedtime? Mine tends to be within an hour or so of the same time each night and I'll fall asleep in the blink of an eye....sometimes, I don't even remember feeling tired at all."

In bed before 11 every night and fall asleep almost immediately but then can't stay asleep and up at 5.30 or earlier every day including weekends and holidays.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Pretty grumpy tbh "

Does the smell of breakfast, coffee, toast or whatever smells lovely in the morning make you less grumpy?

I find I cheer up when I smell food.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I average between 3-4 hrs per night and have done for 20+ years. I'm on autopilot most days.

This is the same for me for the past 30 years. I think the difference is that it's even less than my 'normal' and how much more sporadic it is. Sleep for half an hour, then awake for an hour or two and back to 'nap' for another half an hour.....The pattern is what has changed.

I wake every 30-40 mins and know exactly what time it is to within a couple of minutes without looking at a clock.

You are a very regular, methodical man.

Is it because you have a certain bedtime? Mine tends to be within an hour or so of the same time each night and I'll fall asleep in the blink of an eye....sometimes, I don't even remember feeling tired at all.

In bed before 11 every night and fall asleep almost immediately but then can't stay asleep and up at 5.30 or earlier every day including weekends and holidays. "

That's very regular. I don't have an exact time but I fall asleep pretty much instantly when I feel it coming on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Grumpy as fuck.

"

Hahahaha Same

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Grumpy as fuck.

Hahahaha Same "

For the whole day or only in the morning?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ones you pass that 32-36 hour mark it’s like a light bulb gets turned on you ping awake

The danger zone is bween 18-32 hours

Know for meny years off experience

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ones you pass that 32-36 hour mark it’s like a light bulb gets turned on you ping awake

The danger zone is bween 18-32 hours

Know for meny years off experience "

That's right. It's like hunger, once past a certain point, you no longer feel the acuteness of it and the body seems to adjust.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd be struggling to function. I don't know how people could work effectively with little sleep, I'm hopeless and would be drinking gallons of coffee. I'd also be a very, very moody mare.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'd be struggling to function. I don't know how people could work effectively with little sleep, I'm hopeless and would be drinking gallons of coffee. I'd also be a very, very moody mare."

Does coffee really help you feel less sleepy?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

6 hours per night usually does me fine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ones you pass that 32-36 hour mark it’s like a light bulb gets turned on you ping awake

The danger zone is bween 18-32 hours

Know for meny years off experience

That's right. It's like hunger, once past a certain point, you no longer feel the acuteness of it and the body seems to adjust."

Yes it dose that I do it quite regularly

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"6 hours per night usually does me fine "

Oooh....so indulgent.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ones you pass that 32-36 hour mark it’s like a light bulb gets turned on you ping awake

The danger zone is bween 18-32 hours

Know for meny years off experience

That's right. It's like hunger, once past a certain point, you no longer feel the acuteness of it and the body seems to adjust.

Yes it dose that I do it quite regularly "

Fasting?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'd be struggling to function. I don't know how people could work effectively with little sleep, I'm hopeless and would be drinking gallons of coffee. I'd also be a very, very moody mare.

Does coffee really help you feel less sleepy?"

I think I get a boost when I drink it but maybe it's not that effective overall

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By *oungalpha20Man
over a year ago

North West /Cumbria

I rarely get any sleep at all. On a good night I'm lucky to get about 4 hours sleep. My body is use to it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'd be struggling to function. I don't know how people could work effectively with little sleep, I'm hopeless and would be drinking gallons of coffee. I'd also be a very, very moody mare.

Does coffee really help you feel less sleepy?

I think I get a boost when I drink it but maybe it's not that effective overall"

It's more of a mental thing, isn't it? I try to have espressos to stay awake and it's absolutely pointless, except that I got to drink it, of course.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I rarely get any sleep at all. On a good night I'm lucky to get about 4 hours sleep. My body is use to it."

Do you feel worse after more sleep than that? I feel worse if I try to sleep for more than my usual 4 hours or so.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Pretty grumpy tbh

Does the smell of breakfast, coffee, toast or whatever smells lovely in the morning make you less grumpy?

I find I cheer up when I smell food. "

Ohh yeh definitely, that morning greggs visit puts a smile on my face, i tend to be in bed for 9:30 and naturally wake about 5.

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By *oungalpha20Man
over a year ago

North West /Cumbria


"I rarely get any sleep at all. On a good night I'm lucky to get about 4 hours sleep. My body is use to it.

Do you feel worse after more sleep than that? I feel worse if I try to sleep for more than my usual 4 hours or so."

I feel awful, when I'm awake 3/4 days and I'm shattered I just want to sleeppp. But my body just won't let that happen

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Pretty grumpy tbh

Does the smell of breakfast, coffee, toast or whatever smells lovely in the morning make you less grumpy?

I find I cheer up when I smell food.

Ohh yeh definitely, that morning greggs visit puts a smile on my face, i tend to be in bed for 9:30 and naturally wake about 5. "

It's amazing isn't it, how a smell just puts that spring back in your step.

That's a decent amount of sleep.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A few nights of crap sleep make me irritable and moody, unless I have nothing to do and can't just rest, then I'm OK.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I rarely get any sleep at all. On a good night I'm lucky to get about 4 hours sleep. My body is use to it.

Do you feel worse after more sleep than that? I feel worse if I try to sleep for more than my usual 4 hours or so.

I feel awful, when I'm awake 3/4 days and I'm shattered I just want to sleeppp. But my body just won't let that happen"

Why won't it? Is it thoughts running through your head?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A few nights of crap sleep make me irritable and moody, unless I have nothing to do and can't just rest, then I'm OK.

"

Does that mean your irritability is from the stress of thinking that you'll be tired doing the things you need to get done?

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By *oungalpha20Man
over a year ago

North West /Cumbria


"I rarely get any sleep at all. On a good night I'm lucky to get about 4 hours sleep. My body is use to it.

Do you feel worse after more sleep than that? I feel worse if I try to sleep for more than my usual 4 hours or so.

I feel awful, when I'm awake 3/4 days and I'm shattered I just want to sleeppp. But my body just won't let that happen

Why won't it? Is it thoughts running through your head?"

It started when I was in my early teens, being in and out of prison, being homeless for a few years. Not settling anywhere

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'd be struggling to function. I don't know how people could work effectively with little sleep, I'm hopeless and would be drinking gallons of coffee. I'd also be a very, very moody mare.

Does coffee really help you feel less sleepy?

I think I get a boost when I drink it but maybe it's not that effective overall

It's more of a mental thing, isn't it? I try to have espressos to stay awake and it's absolutely pointless, except that I got to drink it, of course. "

It could be but I have to try to do something when I'm feeling so tired.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I rarely get any sleep at all. On a good night I'm lucky to get about 4 hours sleep. My body is use to it.

Do you feel worse after more sleep than that? I feel worse if I try to sleep for more than my usual 4 hours or so.

I feel awful, when I'm awake 3/4 days and I'm shattered I just want to sleeppp. But my body just won't let that happen

Why won't it? Is it thoughts running through your head?

It started when I was in my early teens, being in and out of prison, being homeless for a few years. Not settling anywhere"

Is it a habit now or is it trauma from those times that linger still perhaps?

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By *oungalpha20Man
over a year ago

North West /Cumbria


"I rarely get any sleep at all. On a good night I'm lucky to get about 4 hours sleep. My body is use to it.

Do you feel worse after more sleep than that? I feel worse if I try to sleep for more than my usual 4 hours or so.

I feel awful, when I'm awake 3/4 days and I'm shattered I just want to sleeppp. But my body just won't let that happen

Why won't it? Is it thoughts running through your head?

It started when I was in my early teens, being in and out of prison, being homeless for a few years. Not settling anywhere

Is it a habit now or is it trauma from those times that linger still perhaps?"

I'd like to think it'll be trauma,but I think it's just habit

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'd be struggling to function. I don't know how people could work effectively with little sleep, I'm hopeless and would be drinking gallons of coffee. I'd also be a very, very moody mare.

Does coffee really help you feel less sleepy?

I think I get a boost when I drink it but maybe it's not that effective overall

It's more of a mental thing, isn't it? I try to have espressos to stay awake and it's absolutely pointless, except that I got to drink it, of course.

It could be but I have to try to do something when I'm feeling so tired."

Do you find you feel the tiredness more when your environment is quiet and slow?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I rarely get any sleep at all. On a good night I'm lucky to get about 4 hours sleep. My body is use to it.

Do you feel worse after more sleep than that? I feel worse if I try to sleep for more than my usual 4 hours or so.

I feel awful, when I'm awake 3/4 days and I'm shattered I just want to sleeppp. But my body just won't let that happen

Why won't it? Is it thoughts running through your head?

It started when I was in my early teens, being in and out of prison, being homeless for a few years. Not settling anywhere

Is it a habit now or is it trauma from those times that linger still perhaps?

I'd like to think it'll be trauma,but I think it's just habit"

If you can't sleep, despite feeling settled, can it merely be habit? Perhaps you need to seek medical advice for it, which may help you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I generally feel hungover with a serious lack of sleep. I go in cycles where insomnia hits for a week or two then I'm back to my normal pattern.

Mostly it starts with me worrying over something then carries on.

Hope you're OK OP x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I generally feel hungover with a serious lack of sleep. I go in cycles where insomnia hits for a week or two then I'm back to my normal pattern.

Mostly it starts with me worrying over something then carries on.

Hope you're OK OP x "

I'm well, thanks.

The thoughts that won't stop. They keep churning, don't they? I don't often have trouble sleeping because of them but on rare occasions, they can make me restless.

I hope you're not having trouble sleeping at the moment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'd be struggling to function. I don't know how people could work effectively with little sleep, I'm hopeless and would be drinking gallons of coffee. I'd also be a very, very moody mare.

Does coffee really help you feel less sleepy?

I think I get a boost when I drink it but maybe it's not that effective overall

It's more of a mental thing, isn't it? I try to have espressos to stay awake and it's absolutely pointless, except that I got to drink it, of course.

It could be but I have to try to do something when I'm feeling so tired.

Do you find you feel the tiredness more when your environment is quiet and slow?"

Yes! I felt very tired yesterday because my day in the office was incredibly boring, and I mean immensely boring. I'm looking for a new job as we speak.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Grumpy with a right shitty headache

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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I would probably be a bit dizzy and maybe a bit emotional and I would eat a barrel load of chocolate

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'd be struggling to function. I don't know how people could work effectively with little sleep, I'm hopeless and would be drinking gallons of coffee. I'd also be a very, very moody mare.

Does coffee really help you feel less sleepy?

I think I get a boost when I drink it but maybe it's not that effective overall

It's more of a mental thing, isn't it? I try to have espressos to stay awake and it's absolutely pointless, except that I got to drink it, of course.

It could be but I have to try to do something when I'm feeling so tired.

Do you find you feel the tiredness more when your environment is quiet and slow?

Yes! I felt very tired yesterday because my day in the office was incredibly boring, and I mean immensely boring. I'm looking for a new job as we speak."

I'd find that tiring even when I've had enough sleep. There is no adrenaline to keep you pepped up, is there?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Grumpy with a right shitty headache "

Headache, that alone would make me grumpy.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I would probably be a bit dizzy and maybe a bit emotional and I would eat a barrel load of chocolate "

Chocolate is a solution? Interesting, I must try that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would be very grumpy

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Oo blimey! - I would be shuffling around like one of George Romero’s zombies on such low sleep.

I’m like a dodgy mobile phone battery; I need to recharge every day

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I would be very grumpy"

What is "grumpy"? Snapping at people? Constant scowl on your face?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Oo blimey! - I would be shuffling around like one of George Romero’s zombies on such low sleep.

I’m like a dodgy mobile phone battery; I need to recharge every day "

How much sleep do you require to be alert?

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

I’m useless without my 8 hours a night

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By *ysyphusMan
over a year ago

Starbase K-7


"6 hours is for amateur insomniacs."

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I could be anything from functioning totally fine to completely miserable. I have some weird days when I can be bounding with energy with only 3 hours of sleep and other times where missed sleep physically hurts the rest of the day and I usually need two nights of good sleep to recover.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

..


"I would probably be a bit dizzy and maybe a bit emotional and I would eat a barrel load of chocolate

Chocolate is a solution? Interesting, I must try that."

Chocolate is always the answer, no matter what the problem is

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’m useless without my 8 hours a night "

What do you turn into if it's less than 8 hours a night?

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…


"Oo blimey! - I would be shuffling around like one of George Romero’s zombies on such low sleep.

I’m like a dodgy mobile phone battery; I need to recharge every day

How much sleep do you require to be alert?"

I can run on empty for a bit but always like to get in a good eight hours. Mind you, I love sleeping

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"6 hours is for amateur insomniacs.

"

The 3 of us should start a check-in thread to see who is talking big here.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I could be anything from functioning totally fine to completely miserable. I have some weird days when I can be bounding with energy with only 3 hours of sleep and other times where missed sleep physically hurts the rest of the day and I usually need two nights of good sleep to recover. "

How unusual. That's a very random reaction. Is it dependent on the activity during the day, hence affecting how you react?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I would probably be a bit dizzy and maybe a bit emotional and I would eat a barrel load of chocolate

Chocolate is a solution? Interesting, I must try that.

Chocolate is always the answer, no matter what the problem is "

Words of wisdom there.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Oo blimey! - I would be shuffling around like one of George Romero’s zombies on such low sleep.

I’m like a dodgy mobile phone battery; I need to recharge every day

How much sleep do you require to be alert?

I can run on empty for a bit but always like to get in a good eight hours. Mind you, I love sleeping "

Ah, does that mean the lack of it is more about the fact that you couldn't partake of the activity that you love rather than that it is affecting you directly?

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"I’m useless without my 8 hours a night

What do you turn into if it's less than 8 hours a night? "

An absolute dragon

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…


"Oo blimey! - I would be shuffling around like one of George Romero’s zombies on such low sleep.

I’m like a dodgy mobile phone battery; I need to recharge every day

How much sleep do you require to be alert?

I can run on empty for a bit but always like to get in a good eight hours. Mind you, I love sleeping

Ah, does that mean the lack of it is more about the fact that you couldn't partake of the activity that you love rather than that it is affecting you directly?"

That’s very probably the case for me; I just love the sensation of curling up, relaxing and drifting off to the land of nod

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

6 Hours sleep in 50 wouldnt be an issue still be fully functioning - sleep is overated

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’m useless without my 8 hours a night

What do you turn into if it's less than 8 hours a night?

An absolute dragon "

I think I'd like to see that.

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over a year ago


"Oo blimey! - I would be shuffling around like one of George Romero’s zombies on such low sleep.

I’m like a dodgy mobile phone battery; I need to recharge every day

How much sleep do you require to be alert?

I can run on empty for a bit but always like to get in a good eight hours. Mind you, I love sleeping

Ah, does that mean the lack of it is more about the fact that you couldn't partake of the activity that you love rather than that it is affecting you directly?

That’s very probably the case for me; I just love the sensation of curling up, relaxing and drifting off to the land of nod "

From how you describe it, I suspect it is the case for you that it's the mental deprivation, then joy you get from it rather than the activity depravation from lack of sleep that irritates you.

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over a year ago

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over a year ago


"I awoke at about 3.56am on Tuesday, 50 hours ago.

I have had a total of 6 hours of sleep since. I am not physically worn by it and feel as energetic as a 'normal' amount of sleep would have afforded me.

How are or would you be affected by 6 hours of sporadic sleep in 2 days?"

I love the I woke up at about 3.56am part. 3.56am is quite specific isn't it?

6 hours sleep over 2 days. I'd be crying and unable to cope if I hadn't collapsed already.

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over a year ago


"6 Hours sleep in 50 wouldnt be an issue still be fully functioning - sleep is overated "

That is exactly what I tell my friends who focus very much on their sleeping hours. I focus more on how I feel when I awaken. The last time I slept for 6 hours through, I felt like I'd been whacked by a sledgehammer whereas 2 or 3 hours in the wee hours of night and I'm bright eyed and bushy tailed at 4.00am.

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over a year ago


"I awoke at about 3.56am on Tuesday, 50 hours ago.

I have had a total of 6 hours of sleep since. I am not physically worn by it and feel as energetic as a 'normal' amount of sleep would have afforded me.

How are or would you be affected by 6 hours of sporadic sleep in 2 days?

I love the I woke up at about 3.56am part. 3.56am is quite specific isn't it?

6 hours sleep over 2 days. I'd be crying and unable to cope if I hadn't collapsed already. "

3.56am because I may have have looked at my phone and seen a message by someone.

Would you be moody and grumpy or simply zombie-like?

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)

I would be out cold on the floor somewhere, I don’t cope on too little sleep at all

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over a year ago


"I would be out cold on the floor somewhere, I don’t cope on too little sleep at all "

That's because you're far too chilled to let anything disturb your Chi.

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)


"I would be out cold on the floor somewhere, I don’t cope on too little sleep at all

That's because you're far too chilled to let anything disturb your Chi."

Haha, no, I think I was just a sloth in a previous existence

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over a year ago


"6 Hours sleep in 50 wouldnt be an issue still be fully functioning - sleep is overated

That is exactly what I tell my friends who focus very much on their sleeping hours. I focus more on how I feel when I awaken. The last time I slept for 6 hours through, I felt like I'd been whacked by a sledgehammer whereas 2 or 3 hours in the wee hours of night and I'm bright eyed and bushy tailed at 4.00am.

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Isnt it do with sleep cycles? I tend to normally go to sleep between 12 and 1 and if I wake up at 6.00am or 7.00am I feel refreshed, if end up staying asleep till 8.30 or beyond I tend to feel crap.

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over a year ago


"I would be out cold on the floor somewhere, I don’t cope on too little sleep at all

That's because you're far too chilled to let anything disturb your Chi.

Haha, no, I think I was just a sloth in a previous existence "

Well, that would explain it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"6 Hours sleep in 50 wouldnt be an issue still be fully functioning - sleep is overated

That is exactly what I tell my friends who focus very much on their sleeping hours. I focus more on how I feel when I awaken. The last time I slept for 6 hours through, I felt like I'd been whacked by a sledgehammer whereas 2 or 3 hours in the wee hours of night and I'm bright eyed and bushy tailed at 4.00am.

Isnt it do with sleep cycles? I tend to normally go to sleep between 12 and 1 and if I wake up at 6.00am or 7.00am I feel refreshed, if end up staying asleep till 8.30 or beyond I tend to feel crap. "

That's pretty much like me except with fewer hours. Extend beyond about 4 hours a night and I feel like I have awakened to the worst flu in the world.

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