There is no correct amount of sleep that everyone must have. Sleep is a natural process that is not directly under our control. Our bodies take what they need. In the short term, our bodies will adjust the type and quality of sleep to make sure we stay healthy.
If people think they are not sleeping enough, it can be worrying to them. In fact, research has shown that people who think they are poor sleepers and those who think they are good sleepers both sleep for about the same amount of time. So, although some people may think they are not sleeping enough, in fact, they probably are. It is not possible to never sleep.
Studies have shown that people cannot keep going without sleep. Even if people are deprived of sleep for long periods, they always fall asleep in the end! This is not to say that worrying about a lack of sleep is not a very real problem to some people.
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NHS inform is Scotland’s national health information service, aiming to provide accurate information to help people make informed health decisions.
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Sleep Action (formerly Sleep Scotland) is the UK’s oldest sleep charity and leading provider of sleep support, training, and resources.
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