Why do I feel well rested after less sleep?

“If you’re sleep deprived, it takes a lot longer to feel refreshed and alert when you wake up,” says Meeta Singh, M.D., a sleep specialist at Henry Ford Health System. “During sleep there’s less blood flow to the brain.

Does 3 hours of sleep make a difference?

Ideally, you should try to get more than 90 minutes of sleep. Sleeping between 90 and 110 minutes gives your body time to complete one full sleep cycle and can minimize grogginess when you wake. But any sleep is better than not at all — even if it’s a 20-minute nap.

What is short sleeper syndrome?

Short sleeper syndrome (SSS) is a sleep condition characterized by sleeping for fewer than six hours each night. Most adults need seven or more hours of sleep each night to feel rested in the morning. Those with SSS, however, can function normally throughout the day despite less sleep.

Does 10 more minutes of sleep make a difference?

“The extra 10 minutes you get by snoozing can actually help to gently awaken the mind, rather than jolt it back to wakefulness.” Dinges says that if you aren’t letting yourself fall totally back asleep but instead are using that snooze time to gently awaken, that’s not so bad.

Why am I Still feeling tired even though I’m getting enough sleep?

If seven to nine hours of sleep isn’t working (and then some) here are the most common reasons why you’re still feeling tired: Problem: You’re Not Sleeping as Much as You Think. This is a common problem, not unlike going on a diet: unless you’re tracking your sleep, it can be easy to lose track of just how many hours you’re getting.

Why can’t I fall asleep within 30 minutes of getting into bed?

This differs from sleep onset insomnia, where you’re not able to fall asleep within 20 to 30 minutes of getting into bed. The accepted explanation for insomnia is that it’s a complex interaction between poor sleep routines, behavior and thoughts, in addition to a baseline hyperarousal of your brain.

Is it possible to sleep too much?

So when a client asks why they’re still tired after 12 hours of sleep, I start becoming concerned, sleeping too much can have its own serious side effects. The truth is, while up to 35 percent of Americans are considered chronically sleep deprived (less than seven hours of sleep per night),that isn’t the only problem.

What does it mean when you can’t fall asleep?

Julia’s history is typical for what’s called sleep maintenance insomnia, where you can’t stay asleep or keep waking up after you’re able to fall asleep. This differs from sleep onset insomnia, where you’re not able to fall asleep within 20 to 30 minutes of getting into bed.