Akshay Jain Akshay Jain Asked 7 months ago

Can adults function on less sleep than children?

Due to my demanding work schedule, I usually only manage to get about 5-6 hours of sleep a night. I generally feel fine, but I'm wondering if this is actually enough. Can adults really function well on less sleep compared to children?

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Gopal Krishna Gopal Krishna Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Beta, while adults need fewer hours than growing children, sleeping less than 7 hours is very harmful. Drink a glass of warm milk with turmeric before bed to help you get deep, restful sleep naturally.

Priyanka Sen Priyanka Sen Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Actually yes, we don't need 10 hours like kids do, but don't try to survive on just 4 hours, okay? Don't stress too much if you have a busy week, but do try to catch up on sleep during the weekend.

Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Since I have thyroid issues, lack of sleep completely drains my energy and ruins my metabolism. Adults might function on 7 hours, but keeping a regular sleep schedule is crucial for your hormone health.

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Sushma Swaraj Sushma Swaraj Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

You can try smelling lavender oil or taking a warm bath to sleep better, as adults still need a solid 7 to 8 hours. If you suffer from chronic insomnia, please consult a doctor instead of ignoring it.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined May 2026 5 months ago

As a diabetic, I have seen that sleeping less than 7 hours directly spikes my fasting blood sugar the next morning. Adults can survive on less sleep than kids, but it takes a heavy toll on your blood sugar levels.

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Ananya Gupta Ananya Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to think I could easily survive on 5 hours of sleep during college, but now my body just gives up. We definitely need at least 7 hours to feel fresh and productive at work the next day.

Ramesh Damle Ramesh Damle Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

My kids sleep like logs for 9 hours while I wake up at 5 AM automatically. Adults 'function' on less sleep only because we run on tea and constant worry, not because our bodies actually like it!

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