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I experienced my first sleepless night at the end of Aug 2020 and was back to sleeping normally by Dec same year. What I actually realise now is that I had beaten insomnia way earlier, perhaps by Oct but I was still chasing and chasing sleep before realising I had hit the end of the road in my recovery in Dec. Most people who have insomnia don’t realise this. The end of the recovery road is much shorter than most people think and that they may actually be there already. Do not chase that 8 hours myth because most people don’t actually sleep for 8 hours continuously and that 6-7 hours are pretty much more normal. Studies show too that people who sleep in the 6-7 hours are in the sweet spot, as reported in the NY Times, under an article titled “Study Ties 6-7 Hours of Sleep to Longer Life”. Look up the article in google, read it and relish in the fact that more is not better, in fact it may be more detrimental to your health.
Thanks so much for your reply . You have given me hope!
I will have to subscribe to view the article 🙂
I will reproduce the contents of the article here. I don’t mean to plagiarise any of the material but simply to benefit the sufferers here to take comfort in the fact that sleeping 6-7 hours is very healthy! So here goes:
Study Ties 6-7 Hours of Sleep to Longer Life
Research suggests that adults live longer if they get six or seven hours of sleep a night rather than the accepted standard of eight hours.
The research is based on a nationwide survey of 1.1 million adults. It found that those who slept eight hours a night were 12 percent more likely to die within six years than those who got 6.5 to 7.5 hours of sleep. The increased risk was more than 15 percent for those who reported getting more than 8.5 hours or less than about 4 hours nightly.
The participants were ages 30 to 102. Few reported frequent insomnia, which was not associated with an increased risk of death.
”Additional studies are needed to determine if setting your alarm clock earlier will actually improve your health,” said the lead author, Dr. Daniel Kripke, a psychiatrist at the University of California at San Diego.
The study was published in the February issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Sleep experts said the research had several flaws. The study was not designed to look at sleep’s effect on longevity. It relied on patients’ recollections of their sleep habits and did not ask if they took naps. It did not look at the quality of people’s sleep or whether they felt drowsy all day.
Dr. Phyllis Zee, director of Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s sleep disorders center, said participants who got little sleep or slept eight hours or more may have had medical problems that would explain their increased death rate.
A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 15, 2002, Section A, Page 14 of the National edition with the headline: Study Ties 6-7 Hours of Sleep to Longer Life.
Hi @Kiran!
Welcome to the forum! Martin also has a great video that debunks the myth about everyone requiring 8 hours of sleep that you might consider viewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-RXLLhwejA
Scott J
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Edgar – if someone is achieving 6-7 hours of sleep each day, they wouldn’t be considered an insomniac. I’m currently achieving between 6-7 hours of sleep each night and feel great the next day, however; sleep requirements differ from person to person, as does shoe size. Each person’s sleep requirement really depends on how that person feels the following day.
Scott J
—If you are ready to stop struggling with insomnia you can enroll in the online insomnia coaching course right now! If you would prefer ongoing phone or video coaching calls as part of a powerful three month program that will help you reclaim your life from insomnia, consider applying for the Insomnia Mastery program.
The content of this post is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.
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