The Extended Sleep Trend in China: Exploring Physical and Mental Health Benefits and Challenges

In a recent wave of Chinese social media posts, sleep has become the central topic of discussion. The consensus among many netizens seems to be that extending one's sleep time from 6.5 hours to 8 hours can have positive effects on physical and mental changes. However, amidst this optimistic outlook, there are some who struggle with maintaining quality sleep due to various reasons.

The benefits of extended sleep were highlighted in several posts. For instance, one user shared that after extending their sleep time, they feel less tired while standing for long periods or reading books, and have an easier time running without feeling as short of breath. Other advantages mentioned include a reduced irritability over trivial matters, improved logical thinking abilities, and not feeling extremely exhausted at night. The user concluded by recommending ample eight-hour sleep each night to those who experience these symptoms.

However, some users expressed difficulty in falling asleep, citing their inability to avoid using mobile phones before bedtime. This is supported by another post that highlights the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and adhering to an eight-hour sleep schedule despite societal expectations and pressures. The post suggests that maintaining sufficient sleep, exercising daily, eating on schedule, and avoiding alcohol and smoking can help in achieving quality sleep.

Several other posts delve into traditional techniques for promoting good sleep. One user shared a technique passed down from their ancestors that involves going to bed early and waking up before 8 am every day. Another post emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, exercise routine, and diet to achieve good sleep quality.

On the other hand, some users expressed dissatisfaction with the recommended eight-hour sleep duration. They argued that six hours of sleep suits them better, while others felt that they needed ten hours of sleep. Despite these individual preferences, most agreed that sufficient sleep is crucial for physical and mental health.

However, not all netizens were in agreement about the effects of extended sleep. Some expressed concern over scrolling through their phones before bedtime, as this can lead to poor sleep quality and increase fatigue. This issue was echoed by another post that highlighted eight types of insomnia, including 'night cat type,' 'lazy bedtype,' and 'lack of sleep type,' reminding readers to recognize these indicators and take necessary steps to improve their sleep habits.

Lastly, a post linked the impact of poor sleep on teenagers' growth, highlighting that lack of more than six hours of sleep per night for three consecutive days can significantly worsen physical and mental health. The post emphasized the importance of getting at least six hours of sleep per night and no more than nine hours to maintain good health.

In addition to these discussions on sleep, a post also addressed an unrelated weather change trend after