Sleep is essential to physical, emotional, and mental health.
However, the amount of sleep each person needs to function at his or her best varies. Also, there are those 'robust' individuals that are ready to take on the day with only five or six hours of sleep, and others that can't function unless they've slept 10 hours. According to Dr. Schauble, if you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may be sleep-deprived. Vary your bedtime each night until you discover the amount of sleep that makes you feel restored and able to perform at your best. After several nights of restful sleep, your body will tell you how much sleep you need on a regular basis.