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Have been out of work for a while and i've been sleeping quite a lot longer than normal but is this bad?
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This could be : Related to depression, boredom, lack of structure in your life or avoidance. Excessive sleep usually does not benefit you. Now if you were previously sleep deprived and now you are sleeping closer to 7.5 to 8 hours per night - that may be a good thing.
Answered 12/29/2013
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