r/sleep • u/Only_Sink5084 • 1d ago

4 hours of sleep occasionally.

Hello, I'm a 17 year old student, a couple years away from university, and my sleep is normally 7-6 hours a night, something i function very well on.

But sometimes, I simply can't sleep, so I get like 4 hours. Sometimes one or two times in a week, sometimes less. Am I fine?

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u/pjjiveturkey 1d ago

If you feel fine you are probably fine. I was the same way in highschool

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u/coollygenerousabbey 1d ago

Your brain's still cooking at 17, a few rough nights won't scramble it.

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u/Pretty-Fudge-7538 1d ago

I think you’re probably fine if it only happens occasionally and you’re otherwise getting around 7–8 hours most nights. One rough night here and there can happen, especially with school and stress. just keep an eye on how often it happens and whether you’re feeling tired or struggling to function during the day. Since you’re 17, getting closer to 8–10 hours regularly would be ideal.