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I ve extreme difficulty waking up with alarm, can't resist pressing snooze button, this often makes me late for work, any tips to overcome this please help?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Have you: Tried double alarm? More importantly are you getting at least 7.5 to 8 hours sleep per night. Are you going to bed early enough at night to support waking up that early?

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 4/2/2015

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A member asked:

I ve extreme difficulty waking up with alarm, can't resist pressing snooze button, this often makes me late for work, any tips to overcome this please help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Raff agreed

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