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[CHAT] zzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZSleep

Sleep is more than just a resting mechanism it is a way your body biologically repairs and prepares you for the day ahead. It is important for a number of reasons including mental sharpness, emotional stability and physical health. Many disorders and diseases are related to inefficient sleep and poor sleep quality.

 

I once heard someone say that they hated sleep because it was boring and a waste of time. I just could not wrap my head around that. Sleep is so essential it is like the best way to forget all your problems for a while (unless they creep up into your dreams) and it is also an amazing way to gain energy and reboot the system. Without a proper night's rest, you find people sleeping in very strange places like benches, on the trains, at work, in toilets or at school, how awkward!! 🙂

 

So this week, we are going to talk about sleep, how can we make sure to get amazing sleep everyday and we will talk about the impact sleep has on us. Come and share your stories about sleep and how you manage sleep and mental health. 

 

There are some people that believe, sleeping is for the weak, not knowing that sleep could save your life. Having poor sleeping patterns increases the risk of having high blood pressure, heart attacks, heart failure, strokes and not to mention a major impact on your mental health. Have you ever noticed that when you don't get sleep, you are easily annoyed, say/do things you wouldn't do and make lots of mistakes, being clumsy, lose concentration. Sleep affects so many different areas in our lives. 

 

Join us to discuss all things zzZzzSLEEP on Monday 15th June at 8pm AEST. We want to hear from you, how you feel when you’ve had a good night’s sleep or a terrible pillow-covers-the-face “I don’t want to get out of bed” sleep. 

 

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ruenhonx
ruenhonxPosted 10-06-2015 05:19 PM

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lanejane
lanejanePosted 15-06-2015 08:31 PM

Haha @j95 i think you would probably be a zombie too with only 2 or so hours.

 

I wonder if you can actually live on that? I'm sure your body woul eventually just be like GOODNIGHT mid-shop at the supermarket and you'd be out napping on floor.

 
 
 
 
 
j95
j95Posted 15-06-2015 08:34 PM
@lanejane thats why sometimes i wish i was a baby so it would totally acceptable to just sleep during dinner or at the shops but no....
 
 
 
 
 
lanejane
lanejanePosted 15-06-2015 08:32 PM

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this image is a perfect response to your question @ruenhonx!!

 
 
 
 
 
ruenhonx
ruenhonxPosted 15-06-2015 08:27 PM

How do you think you would feel if you slept the OPPOSITE of what you normally sleep? (eg twice as long, or half as long!)

 
 
 
 
 
lanejane
lanejanePosted 15-06-2015 08:28 PM

How do you think you would feel if you slept the OPPOSITE of what you normally sleep? (eg twice as long, or half as long!)

 

Hmmm. Well i reckon my average sleep is really about 5 hours... and I got twice as long as that I would be stoked! I rekon I would wake up basically bouncing out of bed and wanting to go for a run!

 

Although... sometimes when you sleep for ages it makes you extra tired? But i'm just going to go for the first option i mentioned because that would be the more ideal outcome!

 
 
 
 
 
ruenhonx
ruenhonxPosted 15-06-2015 08:32 PM

How do you think you would feel if you slept the OPPOSITE of what you normally sleep? (eg twice as long, or half as long!)

 

I actually love like 10hours + of sleep but it is way too much, I wake up and still want more sleep. I love to sleep though 10hours of sleep is beautiful. 

 
 
 
 
 
KitKat
KitKatPosted 15-06-2015 08:39 PM

How do you think you would feel if you slept the OPPOSITE of what you normally sleep? (eg twice as long, or half as long!)

 

I always feel guilty if I sleep in for ages, like I've wasted my whole day. If I get less sleep then I tend to function alright, but if it goes on for a few days then I tend to get over-exhausted and throw up. Usually happens if I have early mornings at work but I'm having late nights >_>

 

@ruenhonx Woaaah 10 hours is sooo long! I actually don't think I could manage that even if I tried!

 
 
 
 
 
ruenhonx
ruenhonxPosted 15-06-2015 08:40 PM
Hey @KitKat thanks for coming 🙂
Yes I totally agree wasting a day is something I do all the time its so sad actually.

10 hours is like nothing, If I could I would sleep the whole day. I just feel guilty after 10 and I'm like okay get up.
 
 
 
 
 
lanejane
lanejanePosted 15-06-2015 08:40 PM

wooooo @KitKat welcome.

 

I completely agree with wasting your whole day if you sleep for too long. like some days you need the sleep... but other times you wake up and you're like shit its 4pm and its dark outside. what happened to the day?

 
 
 
 
 
lanejane
lanejanePosted 15-06-2015 08:33 PM

sleep beautiful sleep

 
 
 
 
 
lanejane
lanejanePosted 15-06-2015 08:34 PM

Speaking of this zombie / lack of sleep sort of stuff makes me wonder about the next GR question.

 

4. How do you actually know when you haven’t had enough sleep?

 

Are you literally the walking dead?

Do you put milk on your toast?

Do you wear pyjamas to school?

Do you go to sleep in the movies?



 
 
 
 
 
KitKat
KitKatPosted 15-06-2015 08:42 PM

@lanejane That is the most accurate summary of what it's like to not get enough sleep that I have ever read! Two other major culprits for me are: 

Did you try and get into the shower with your clothes on?

Did you spray hairspray on your underarms instead of deodorant ? (Bonus points if you don't even use spray deodorant and use roll-on instead, haha).

 
 
 
 
 
FootyFan26
FootyFan26Posted 15-06-2015 08:41 PM

4. How do you actually know when you haven’t had enough sleep?

 

I wouldn't have a clue to be honest because I can run on 3 hours sleep and have for 5 days straight with no physical affects.  The only time it affects me is when I absolutely need sleep and start to drift off or can't stay awake.

 

Sorry for being late too.  Totally forgot this was on.

 
 
 
 
 
ruenhonx
ruenhonxPosted 15-06-2015 08:47 PM
Hahaha @lanejane I so watched that video, absolutely hilarious and so me right there 🙂
 
 
 
 
 
lanejane
lanejanePosted 15-06-2015 08:43 PM

Thanks for joining us @FootyFan26

 

You are super lucky you can run off such little sleep. I rekon heaps of people our age would experience some really shitty stuff if they were only running on three hours.

 

I think they say like stress, over thinking, anxiety and stuff like poor time management are all common when you dont sleep. And stuff like being upset (so meeeeee) and relationship problems also happen.

 

Obviously not for everyone! But just some common side effects of no sleep!

 
 
 
 
 
j95
j95Posted 15-06-2015 08:45 PM
dont approach me the morning after i've had no sleep, to protect your own safety.
 
 
 
 
 
lovin each day
lovin each dayPosted 15-06-2015 08:47 PM
@j95

okay! Puts on riot armor. I am ready!
 
 
 
 
 
FootyFan26
FootyFan26Posted 15-06-2015 08:43 PM

How do you think you would feel if you slept the OPPOSITE of what you normally sleep? (eg twice as long, or half as long!)

 

Going back a bit sleeping half (4 hours) would be fine but I wouldn't be able to sleep more than about 9-10 hours.  Even if I tried to go back to sleep.

 
 
 
 
 
ruenhonx
ruenhonxPosted 15-06-2015 08:45 PM
Man I wish I had a cut off point for sleep. My cut off point is my alarm and even then I'm like nahh I can do another 3-5 hours haha
 
 
 
 
 
ruenhonx
ruenhonxPosted 15-06-2015 08:42 PM
Hey @FootyFan26
3 hours of sleep every night. How do you do it? WOW
 
 
 
 
 
FootyFan26
FootyFan26Posted 15-06-2015 08:46 PM

@ruenhonx that was for 5 days straight on a holiday.  Probably because I was in an unfamiliar place.  Slept from 11:00 - 2:00 and couldn't get back to sleep even after laying there for hours.  I don't really know how I could function normally because everyone else slep At Least 10 hours and were taking naps during the day.

 

Trust me - it's not genes, everyone else is the opposite of me!Smiley Very Happy

 
 
 
 
 
FootyFan26
FootyFan26Posted 15-06-2015 08:48 PM
Most mornings I wake up at 6:00 even though my alarm goes off at 7. I don't mind though - just an early body clock!
 
 
 
 
 
lanejane
lanejanePosted 15-06-2015 08:50 PM

I rekon thats good @FootyFan26 probably means your body has rested enough!

 

 
 
 
 
 
lanejane
lanejanePosted 15-06-2015 08:48 PM

YAY THIS CHAT IS GETTING SO AWESOME NOW WITH SO MANY PEOPLE

 

SO MANY AWAKE PEOPLE

 

Our next question for tonight is....

 

5. What are some of the ways you ensure to get the right amount of sleep?

 

Eg. Go for like a huge run before sleep? Don't have a can of v 5 mins before bed? Sleep at the same time every night? Chill before bed?

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