Hey everyone,
If I don’t set an alarm, I end up sleeping over 10 hours most nights. I’m trying to figure out if I might be a ‘long sleeper’ or if my body is just making up for sleep debt.
On average, I don’t feel great unless I get at least 9 hours, but I’m curious how much sleep other people naturally get without alarms.
I can only sleep about 2 hours max, no matter what I do.
Scout said:
I can only sleep about 2 hours max, no matter what I do.
Same here, and it’s honestly the worst. I feel exhausted all the time.
Usually somewhere between 10 and 12 hours if I don’t set an alarm.
It depends. I average around 10 hours, but if I’ve been well-rested recently, it can drop to 7-8 hours. Last weekend I slept for 13 hours! That’s pretty rare, though—it’s usually a mix of cold weather and being extra tired.
I’m like clockwork: 8 and a half hours almost every time.
If I go to bed at midnight, I wake up at 8:30 AM. Go to bed at 4 AM? I’ll wake up at 12:30 PM. My body has its own internal alarm.
Blaise said:
I’m like clockwork: 8 and a half hours almost every time.
If I go to bed at midnight, I wake up at 8:30 AM. Go to bed at 4 AM? I’ll wake up at 12:30 PM. My body has its own internal alarm.
Wow, must be nice to have the option to sleep whenever you want. Some of us barely manage a few hours because of work or other responsibilities. You’re lucky!
@Kiran
They might work night shifts or have an irregular schedule. Just saying.
Clove said:
@Kiran
They might work night shifts or have an irregular schedule. Just saying.
Fair point. I work nights too, though, and it doesn’t feel the same based on what they said. But yeah, not judging!
This is a funny question for someone like me. My partner couldn’t care less how much sleep I get—blinds open at 8 AM, no exceptions.
I sleep around 10-12 hours, but I’m still tired all day. It doesn’t seem to make a difference if I get less, either.
If I let myself sleep naturally, it’s often over 12 hours. The whole ‘8 hours of sleep’ thing doesn’t work for everyone. People with chronic illness, neurodivergence, or energy-draining jobs often need way more. The idea that some people sleep ‘too much’ feels like a made-up concept to guilt us into working more.
I usually wake up before my alarm and just stay in bed scrolling on my phone until the last one goes off. I think I naturally sleep about 7 hours unless I’m particularly exhausted. Still, I savor the time in bed even if I’m not asleep!
According to my watch, I sleep around 6 hours and 45 minutes. I never use an alarm.
I always wake up a couple of minutes before my alarm. Even if I don’t set one, I’ll still wake up around the same time. It’s a bit annoying!
Probably 9 or 10 hours, but I don’t pay close attention.
I don’t usually use an alarm, and I naturally sleep about 7-8 hours most nights.
Anywhere from 8 to 10 hours, depending on how tired I am. I don’t mind letting my body decide.
I think OP might just be describing weekends or vacation days.
Harmon said:
I think OP might just be describing weekends or vacation days.
That’s possible. Without alarms, weekends are definitely when people tend to sleep in longer.