How much deep sleep do you need?

Question

I've been feeling really sluggish lately, even though I'm in bed for 7-8 hours. Someone told me deep sleep is very important. How much deep sleep do you really need to feel well-rested?

Manish Pandey · Accepted Answer

Ideally, you need around 1.5 hours of deep sleep, but if you are consistently feeling exhausted and waking up breathless, please consult a doctor. I ignored my extreme fatigue and poor sleep for a year before being diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. Don't delay a checkup.

Gita Devi · Answer

A good sleep of 7-8 hours is what our body needs, out of which a few hours of very heavy, undisturbed sleep is natural. If you work hard during the day and keep your mind peaceful, your body will automatically take the deep rest it needs.

Srinivas Rao · Answer

For most adults, deep sleep is about 15% to 20% of your total sleep, which comes to around 1 to 1.5 hours. To improve this, cut down on screen time after 9 PM and try taking a warm water bath before sleeping. It actually works wonders.

Nisha Cherian · Answer

I totally get it, seeing low deep sleep numbers on your smartwatch can be so frustrating when you already feel tired. Usually, we need about 60 to 90 minutes of it. Try not to worry too much, sometimes just relaxing your mind helps you sleep better.

Siddharth Kapoor · Answer

They say 1.5 hours of deep sleep is the standard, but my deep sleep only happens when I don't have spicy snacks late at night. Chamomile tea before bed has been a game-changer for my sleep quality, honestly.

How much deep sleep do you need?

5 answers

Consult a internal medicine specialist

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