Is 4-5 hours enough sleep for a 16 year old
no matter what time I go to bed, I always wake up after about 4 to 5 hours completely refreshed and I feel perfectly fine throughout the day. But my doctor said I need more sleep. I don't know how to get any more because I feel completely awake after 5 hours. Also, I physically CANNOT sleep in past 6.
Answer:No, it's not. The teen and early 20s years are when your body requires the most sleep.
Are you consuming too much caffeine during the day? If so, you'll need to wean yourself off most of it--because it is messing with your sleep.
Do you take any meds that keep you awake? If so, talk to your doctor about a different type of med that will allow you to sleep more.
Fire up lavender candles or incense, and take a warm bath in the evening. Drink a cup of chamomile tea (or warm milk), meditate (or learn to meditate), and then get to sleep much earlier.
Ask your doctor about taking the over-the-counter supplement, Melatonin, which helps even people with jet lag to sleep--and those who work rotating shifts! Sixteen is probably old enough to take them--but read the label on the bottle, or ask your pharmacist or doctor.
If you're drinking a lot of cola or eating a lot of candy--realize that you're getting as much caffeine as someone who drinks a bunch of coffee. You would need to cut down, a lot.
Some people just don't need as much sleep, count yourself lucky! I would get a second opinion, though. (From a doctor, I mean.)
you should have at least 8,but see your family Dr.
Adequate but not ideal!
It can happen. I was living on about 3-4 hours of sleep a night as a teenager. I would stay up really late reading and get up super early. I was on the swim team, and my sleeping habits didn't seem to affect my performance. Good luck.
Technically teenagers should get between 8 and 9 hours. You may wake up feeling refreshed but it may not be doing good for your body.