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toasterwater · 11-03-2009, 09:18 AM

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Thanks for the links. Those articles were pretty good. They definitely invoke feelings that all those "get more sleep" people may actually be right!

I have to remind myself to not be hypocritical when debating some idea like this. I suppose a goal I have stumbled into (although not the main topic of this thread), is to disprove the 8 hours of sleep theory. Unfortunately, it's dangerous to set out on such an endeavor, as I will tend to be biased, and may find myself trying to refute reasonable arguments from the opposing side.

Alas, my rebellious spirit persists... However, I should change my outlook slightly in light of these opposing beliefs, studies and opinions.

Regardless of how logical it seems to believe in the mainstream 8 hours theory, I still cannot erase the supporting evidence against that school of thought.

I guess it still boils down to experimentation. Unfortunately, I am having a hell of a time trying to experiment with this. It seems like a simple task: sleep 6 hours per night for 30 days, then study the data. However, I feel all but completely void of a routine sleep pattern.

I'm writing this post at 2:15am... I had a long day today preceded by 3 hours of sleep. Around 7-730PM I finally submitted to an enduring sleepy-spell. I didn't set any alarms, and I woke up naturally at 10PM. At this point I had to decide whether I should roll over or get up. It just seemed easier to get up. Now I might consider trying for another 3 hours before school in the morning (or later in the morning anyway), but I'm actually quite awake at the moment.

This is the kind of thing that persists on a seemingly daily basis. It always seems like I'm saying, "okay, tonight I will just stay up 'till bedtime, then get my 6 hours and be fine for the next day". But that's usually on something short of 6 hours and I either don't make it, or occasionally overshoot and end up repeating a shorter night's sleep.

I suppose all I can really do is act determined and try to be patient. In the mean time there are worlds to study, not related to my sleep pattern.

11-03-2009, 09:18 AM	#35 (permalink)
toasterwater Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 247	@whatinspiresu Thanks for the links. Those articles were pretty good. They definitely invoke feelings that all those "get more sleep" people may actually be right! I have to remind myself to not be hypocritical when debating some idea like this. I suppose a goal I have stumbled into (although not the main topic of this thread), is to disprove the 8 hours of sleep theory. Unfortunately, it's dangerous to set out on such an endeavor, as I will tend to be biased, and may find myself trying to refute reasonable arguments from the opposing side. Alas, my rebellious spirit persists... However, I should change my outlook slightly in light of these opposing beliefs, studies and opinions. Regardless of how logical it seems to believe in the mainstream 8 hours theory, I still cannot erase the supporting evidence against that school of thought. I guess it still boils down to experimentation. Unfortunately, I am having a hell of a time trying to experiment with this. It seems like a simple task: sleep 6 hours per night for 30 days, then study the data. However, I feel all but completely void of a routine sleep pattern. I'm writing this post at 2:15am... I had a long day today preceded by 3 hours of sleep. Around 7-730PM I finally submitted to an enduring sleepy-spell. I didn't set any alarms, and I woke up naturally at 10PM. At this point I had to decide whether I should roll over or get up. It just seemed easier to get up. Now I might consider trying for another 3 hours before school in the morning (or later in the morning anyway), but I'm actually quite awake at the moment. This is the kind of thing that persists on a seemingly daily basis. It always seems like I'm saying, "okay, tonight I will just stay up 'till bedtime, then get my 6 hours and be fine for the next day". But that's usually on something short of 6 hours and I either don't make it, or occasionally overshoot and end up repeating a shorter night's sleep. I suppose all I can really do is act determined and try to be patient. In the mean time there are worlds to study, not related to my sleep pattern.