Your sleep may be doing you more harm than good, courtesy these myths. Read on to find out
THE MORE SLEEP, THE BETTER
That's wrong. Research has proved that sleeping for long hours can adversely affect your health. Sleep is associated with rest and a refreshing mind but sleeping excessively is not the answer. Those who sleep for more than eight hours a day are either suffering from a disorder or may be on the verge of suffering from sleep apnea or even depression.
SOME PEOPLE NEED VERY LESS SLEEP
True, every individual has a different sleep requirement. However, those who sleep for four or less than four hours are not the super humans that many make them out to be. In fact, chances are that they aren't aware of how tired they are. Research has shown that too little sleep not only hampers concentration but also leads to weight gain and hinders your performance at work. The problems faced by those who sleep very less are somewhat similar to those who sleep too much. If you continue with lack of sleep for a long period of time, chances are, heart problems are not far off.
WAKING UP MIDNIGHT MEANS BAD SLEEP
It might just be a natural body cycle. One's body may be built in a way to wake up in the night, either to answer nature's call or maybe even out of the need for sex. They may get up in the night, and go back to sleep and not feel tired at all. Just because you wake up in the middle of the night does not mean that it's unnatural and that your body's not getting the desired amount of sleep. You can wake up feeling as fresh as someone who slept continuously for seven to eight hours.
WE CAN MAKE UP FOR SLEEP ON WEEKENDS
You work long hours during the week and spend your weekends sleeping all day. That's what experts call 'sleep bulimia'. You may think that you are 'catching up' on sleep. However, on the contrary, you may be finding it even harder to get the quality sleep that you have missed out on throughout the week. You only end up upsetting your body cycle. It’s best to sleep early and get up at the same time, even if it’s a weekend.
