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Is it possible to get too much sleep and still be tired? i have been sleeping 8 hrs a day for the past week and i still feel tired

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It's possible.: Get checked for thyroid condition, depression , anxiety etc. Take care and god bless u! http://psychcentral.com/lib/20-tips-to-tame-your-stress/000102.

Answered 6/20/2015

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A member asked:

Is it possible to get too much sleep and still be tired? i have been sleeping 8 hrs a day for the past week and i still feel tired

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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