5 key differences between an insomniac and someone who gets 7+ hours sleep a night — and why it matters
You arrive at work feeling tired and bleary-eyed after a night plagued by insomnia, only to be greeted by your bright-eyed co-worker who's running on a full sleep. Pouring yourself an extra-strong black coffee, you ask yourself, "What's the difference between me and them?"Turns out, there can be a number of key differences between an insomniac and someone who gets at least seven hours of sleep a night. Anyone experiencing persistent sleep problems should speak to a doctor.
- ▪You arrive at work feeling tired and bleary-eyed after a night plagued by insomnia, only to be greeted by your bright-eyed co-worker who's running on a full sleep.
- ▪Pouring yourself an extra-strong black coffee, you ask yourself, "What's the difference between me and them?"Turns out, there can be a number of key differences between an insomniac and someone who gets at least seven hours of sleep a night
- ▪Anyone experiencing persistent sleep problems should speak to a doctor.
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Wellness Sleep Sleep Problems 5 key differences between an insomniac and someone who gets 7+ hours sleep a night — and why it matters Features By Frances Daniels Published 10 August 2026 Experts reveal the habits to adopt and the ones to drop if you want to get at least seven hours of good quality sleep a night When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Jump To: Key differences: Insomniacs Key differences: People who get 7+ hours sleep Products to help you fall asleep fast Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter We've all been there.
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