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Members shared widely varying sleep patterns in response to someone asking if others need 10-12 hours of sleep, with experiences ranging from... Read more

Members shared widely varying sleep patterns in response to someone asking if others need 10-12 hours of sleep, with experiences ranging from just 3-4 hours of fragmented rest to a full 10-12 hours plus afternoon naps. Several members described needing significantly more sleep than before their diagnosis, attributing it to overwhelming fatigue, while others struggled with insomnia, frequent nighttime awakenings due to pain or hot flashes, and difficulty falling back asleep. A recurring theme was that fatigue profoundly affects sleep needs, with many members finding that extra rest helps them feel better and enjoy daily life, even as sleep itself remains elusive or interrupted for others.