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Can a person be nocturnal? i have never been able to sleep very good at night and i find it easier to sleep during the day.

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Some say it's true: Others say it's a cultural alteration on the basic species type - a day person. - one that might be more common in humans with higher iqs. Here's an article: http://www.Psychologytoday.Com/blog/the-scientific-fundamentalist/201005/why-night-owls-are-more-intelligent-morning-larks best!

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Answered 12/6/2013

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A member asked:

Can a person be nocturnal? i have never been able to sleep very good at night and i find it easier to sleep during the day.

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

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