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Could a sleeping disorder explain why i've had excessive daytime sleepiness most my life? which disorder could it be? how r sleeping disorders treated
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Yes: Yes to day time sleepiness. Hard to know what sleep d/o you have without more info. A common sleep d/o is insomnia and can be treated with a combo of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and meds (depending on severity).
Answered 4/2/2016
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