How much sleep is a 21 year old supposed to get?!
Question: Does anyone know of any stats/information regarding age and amount of sleep? I am a twenty one year old girl in college, and I average maybe 4-5 hours a night. I am dying, I'm so tired all the time!
Answers: Does anyone know of any stats/information regarding age and amount of sleep? I am a twenty one year old girl in college, and I average maybe 4-5 hours a night. I am dying, I'm so tired all the time!
A person aged 19-30 needs 8 hours a night. It lessens as you get older.
Age 31-45 only needs 7.5
Age 45-50 only needs 6
Age 50+ only needs 5.5
In general people are suppose to get 7 - 8 hours of sleep per night.
Babies fluctuate, seniors need less sleep.
Teens / adolescents need the most (21 is still adolescent) because their bodies are still growing.
As much as you can get. Don't burn the candle at both ends. While when I was your age a dozen years or so ago, I could live on less sleep, I find now I just can't. I am a grouchy mean ornery chick if I don't get at least 6, preferably 7 or more hours of sleep. Sleep deprivation is no joke. Driving sleep deprived is like driving drunk they say. You need more sleep :)