Not much sleep and feel fine

[Jocelyn21]

I have been reading some fitbit users with sleep concerns. I only average 3.32 hours of sleep per night and feel fine (only 2% get less sleep than me). I have often been made to feel bad by others because I do not sleep much - as if I am some kind of deviant or criminal. The reality is I feel fine. I am not tired throughout the day, my mind is clear ( I am currently working on my Masters with a 4.0 GPA). Not everyone needs a great deal of sleep.

[HelenaFitbit]

Welcome to the forums @Jocelyn21! I kind of have the same story as you have:

Thing is, that I tend to overcompensate on coffee or sugary drinks to feel "normal" and I end up binge-sleeping whenever I have spare time. I had some blood work done a while ago and it turns out I have anemia, which explained my "tired 24/7" mood. 

If you feel like you are doing ok with little sleep, try to squeeze in a bit more on your day to day routine, and if it's not possible, make sure you are getting your micros and macros in check for healthy nutrition.  

[Jocelyn21]

I don't binge on coffee or sugar (drink decafe), but it is good that you know why you don't get much sleep. I also have had my bloodwork done (every year) and all is good. I do not nap; don't feel that need to rest during the day as I am not tired.

All I am saying is if you feel tired, rundown, etc., see a doctor. Otherwise, some people need to function on more sleep than others.

[Gandhi]

Helena Arriaza

Though I did read your post but I think it is critical to sleep a little more than what u do. I did some sleep studies during my post graduation in 2004 and did find that 5 hours of sleep or more did great on my subjects and patients in terms of   playing a critical role in immune functions, metabolism, memory, learning, and other vital functions .So maybe just sleep  a hour or so more it will help in the long run.

I would sound like a doctor but then I was keen on posting on this subject.

[HelenaFitbit]

I'll try to squeeze in a bit more time to rest, I promise @Gandhi!

I did set up an alarm on my Charge HR to let me know I need to go to bed.