My sleep patterns are terrible. When I'm in shape I sleep better but this last year has been a challenge. typically I'll wake up 5-10 times a night. If I try to sleep into my next sleep cycle it's not good either. I try not to take sleep aids so it's hit or miss.

Well it all depends when I go to bed. If I go early, I get more. Usually I am up by 6.30. But if I slept late, by 7.30-8

like you I take meds to help me sleep but i still only get 3 to 4 hours of good sleep I have ADHD

I've been bounced back and forth at work between day shift and night shift so many times that my circadian rhythm has been destroyed. I have to take Ambien to sleep a normal cycle.