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"Sleeping Problems: Is Too Much Sleep A Health Issue?"

If you are one of those people who suffers sleep problems perhaps it is not lack of sleep but too much sleep – oversleeping -- that is an issue. It seems strange to suggest you can oversleep but it can be a very real issue. Almost perversely even quite credible resources seem to suggest that at least 8 or maybe even 9 hours of sleep a night is 'normal' and even recommended. This, however, is inappropriate advice for a good many (if not all) people.

Recent research studies seem to be revealing that 8 hours of sleep might be 'too much' sleep – on a regular basis. Whilst it would seem that simply getting more sleep than you 'need' cannot be a particularly bad thing, it appears that 'over sleeping' can have some detrimental effects. Indeed oversleep patently leads to a feeling of fatigue and lack of energy. But worse than this it may actually even shorten your life! Studies have indicated that those who are prone to considerable over sleeping, such as taking maybe 10-or-more hours per night, actually experience a shorter lifespan than others who sleep rather less than the supposedly optimal 8-hour stint!

Indeed sleep itself is critically important to the long term well-being of the human organism. This is a given. But what is less well appreciated is that it is not the amount of sleep you are getting but the quality of that sleep that is of greatest importance. Sleep of inadequate quality even for 8 or 10 hours or more will not provide all the benefits, and rejuvenating effects, to the body that good quality sleep will provide.

And it is not a simple matter of popping-a-pill; a habit that has become all too common in modern society as more and more people wrestle with their sleep problems and resort to trying to find a 'magic bullet'. How many 'celebrities' have you read about that have suffered, or are suffering with an addiction to 'sleeping medication'. For whatever reasons they, along with many thousands of 'ordinary folks' (perhaps you are one) have fallen prey to the idea that a synthetic chemical can actually help you overcome a sleep problem. Sadly, this is being clearly shown to be a 'fools paradise' as chemically driven sleep hardly counts as quality sleep and can lead to a vicious circle of dependency even to get 'some' sleep... and at what long term cost to health? The problems can be many, varied and even fatal!

If you suffer sleep problems, then, you may initially want to start by examining your current sleeping habits and patterns. Even if you do not consider you have a 'problem' per se, but just feel that you never feel fully refreshed after sleeping then this is useful exercise. If you are inclined to feel like taking that extra half-an-hour rather regularly, just because you still feel tired, lacking in energy, or 'unable to face the day' when the alarm bell rings, then you need to examine your typical sleeping experience.

For example do you tend to stay up beyond a time when you initially feel sleepy? Do you find it difficult to 'get off' once your head hits the pillow. Does your mind keep 'racing' and seem full of thoughts that defy you to get to sleep. Are you aware of your 'physical system' working, such that the gurgling and movements mean you are 'aware and awake' rather than restfully and soundly sleeping? Do you get-off to sleep then re-awaken at intervals and never feel as if you are truly getting any 'deep sleep'? Are you easily disturbed, or do you become fixated on, irritating and disturbing events, like little sounds, noises, ticking, or simply shafts of light? Do you tend to set the alarm then utilise the 'snooze button' several times before dragging yourself from the 'pit' every morning? Do you feel like you can't really 'get going' in the morning until you take that first hit of caffeine – a strong coffee, tea or even a caffeine-laced-soda?

Oddly enough research studies clearly demonstrate that beyond seven hours of sleep (for the average person) there are not only diminishing returns in terms of sleep quality, but people feel less-refreshed, wake-up less easily and getting going more slowly!

Truth is that even though you may spend 8 hours or more in bed, the average person actually only sleeps between 6 and 7 hours of that time at best (an may be technically asleep for far less of that time). What is of key importance to getting good, regular quality sleep is developing a routine that helps to signal to your body that it should be preparing for sleep. This is just one way to work towards better, higher quality sleep on a regular basis.

The body – and mind – is very susceptible to routines and rhythms and 'training' yourself to take advantage of this natural tendency can help to get you back on the road to sufficient, healthful, regular, quality sleep. As you establish the right pattern, and regain your ability to sleep soundly, you will experience so many benefits, including the reduction in tendency to oversleep. This will lead to you regaining more useful and productive wakeful time, which will enable you to reduce stresses in your daily life further helping you to sleep better, and consistently well...

For many more tips and ideas about how to sleep better and overcome sleep problems of all kinds, read more at: How to Naturally get Better Sleep

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