Sanjay Kulkarni Sanjay Kulkarni Asked 4 months ago

Do some people require more sleep than others?

Normal recommendation 7-9 ghante ki neend hai, par kuch mere colleagues kam mein bhi theek rehte hain, jabki kuch bina 8-9 ghante ke struggle karte hain. Kya neend ki zaroorat sach mein itni alag hoti hai har insaan ki?

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Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, absolutely. Everyone's body has its own unique clock and recovery needs, so requiring 9 hours of sleep instead of 7 is completely normal. Don't stress or feel guilty if you need more rest than others. Just listen to your body and give it the rest it needs.

Riya Deshmukh Riya Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, totally! My sister can function perfectly on just 6 hours of sleep, but if I don't get my solid 8-9 hours, I am literally a mess the next day. I used to think I was lazy, but now I realize my body just needs that extra time to recharge. It is completely natural, so don't worry about it.

Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yes, they do. Our sleep requirements are largely determined by genetics and daily physical activity.

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Nisha Sharma Nisha Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

While it is true that sleep needs vary from person to person, if you suddenly find yourself needing 10+ hours of sleep and still feel tired, please get a blood test done. Sometimes, extreme fatigue and excessive sleep can be signs of vitamin deficiencies or thyroid issues. It is always better to get a doctor's opinion to be safe.

Siddharth Nair Siddharth Nair Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

My father always says that a hard-working body needs good rest, and some people naturally need more sleep to heal. When I discussed this with my physician, he agreed that genetics and metabolic rate play a big role in our sleep duration. Just make sure you are sleeping at regular times every day.

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Suresh Chandra Suresh Chandra Joined May 2026 4 months ago

In my youth, I used to run around on very little sleep, but as I have aged, I realize how precious rest is. I have seen that some of my children need much more sleep than the others to stay healthy and active. Don't fight your natural biology; sleep is God's way of repairing the body, so enjoy your rest.

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