How long is the maximum you have slept?

[EdsonFitbit]

Hello Fitbitters! I was wondering how long was the maximum Fitbit users have slept. In my case is 12 hours. That day I was so tired that I didn't know about myself until I realized I had spent half day in bed. I found koalas and sloths are the most somnolent animals, they sleep for about 16 to 18 hours a day. That is what I call a good life. 

In the opposite, dolphins and sharks rarely sleep. They seem to just slow down their energies for short periods during the day.

 

[PastorTerryJ]

I agree with you , no, no problem with sleeping, but there are times being a pastor in a small town your life gets turned upside down!

[SolangeE]

Yes, I can imagine!  But remember to have some time for yourself too! I'm sure your whole town is grateful to have you. 

[matt9013]

13hrs but I had a really bad migrain. When I don't I usually get around 8hrs Sun-Thu. Fri-Sat I get about 5hrs as I stay up till like 4 in the morning and get up around 9 or 10.

Not the best sleeping schedule but it works.

[DavideFitbit]

@matt9013, that's definitely a busy schedule you have. I also suffer from migraines very often and it makes me not want to get up; I've found with the years that sleeping a little more has reduced the migraines, but most of all, exercise is what really has helped me to feel better and I don't wake up with a headache anymore. 

[SolangeE]

Hello, @matt9013! It is nice to have you here. I had never experienced migraines before in my life, however since last year this became a common problem for me. What I figure out was that I was spending too much time looking at my cellphone, computer, Ipad.. etc. Too much electronics can damage your eyes so now I always wear my glare glasses. This helps a lot and it is good to have a balance life style like our friend , @DavideFitbit, suggested. Also to spend some quality time outdoors like go hiking or some nice place where you can get your mind out of the everyday routine. 

[Mrthekla]

My longest was 8.8 hours. That was the day after 20 hours in the car, about 2/3 of it me driving so I was super tired.  My typical is 6.5 to 7.5, I'm sure I could sleep more, but rarely have that option as I have a busy lifestyle. Anything over 7.5 is a real treat. 

[EdsonFitbit]

Wow, during 20 hours in the car, that must be super exhausted. I've been sleeping just a few hours lately and it seems that I will need a break soon. 

[SolangeE]

You definitely need a break soon, @EdsonFitbit! hey, @Mrthekla, I also sleep between 6-7 hrs on a regular basis, but I feel very tired in the mornings, my body asks me for more! haha at least 8hrs. 

[DavideFitbit]

Wow @Mrthekla, 20 hours is a long time, the longest i've been it a car is 15 hours. 

[SolangeE]

Hey, @DavideFitbit! Where did you go? that was a long ride. The longest I've been on a car is 10hrs.

[Mrthekla]

A new record for me, 10.5 hours! I was buring the candle at both ends all week, averaging 6 hours of sleep (yikes!). Got to sleep in Sunday after walking 11 miles on Saturday. Felt great! 

[DavideFitbit]

@SolangeE, we drove from Costa Rica to Panama on a trip we took a few years ago, it felt like for ever, but it was all worth it. 

Congrats for you new record @Mrthekla, that sleep must have felt great! 

[SolangeE]

Hey, @Mrthekla! ooohhh! that's awesome to hear! Congrats! 

Yes, sometimes my sleeping problems are because I don't exercise enough so my mind is tired but my body is not that much. So exercise is the key! Keep it up!

@DavideFitbit, What a great adventure, I really want to go Costa Rica some day! 

[DavideFitbit]

I really recommend it @SolangeE! it's a beautiful place and the beaches are fantastic. 

[SolangeE]

hey, @DavideFitbit!  Thanks for the recommendation, see you around my friend!

[Alliewink]

TWENTY ONE HOURS! I had a week at summer camp, and we got about 4 hours of sleep a night, along with a lot of physical activity during the day, and Friday night we pulled an all-nighter. I got home at noon on Saturday, and fell asleep until eleven on Sunday. Basically the best 23 hours of my life.

[EdsonFitbit]

It seems that we have a winner here  @Alliewink I guess when you woke up you were ready for another summer camp. 

[DavideFitbit]

Yep, I think you hold the record @Alliewink, that must have been great, there's nothing like going to sleep for a long long time when you are very exhausted, you almost feel like a new person when you wake up. 

[ashleeeaves]

I think my max has gone up to about 14 hours now as I recently had the flu. Every night I woke up at midnight for a loo trip but otherwise was sleeping through - I don't know if that counts but I did this for three or four days straight due to the illness and still am feeling like I need extra sleep after the flu has gone. It was a really tough illness!

[DavideFitbit]

Yeah I think it does count if you went back to bed, I wake up during then night all the time too, it's the best feeling in the world knowing that you still have a few hours left haha. I hope you're recovering and feeling better now @ashleeeaves. Also, welcome to the forums!