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Any idea why i'm falling asleep while driving on the highway?

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Some: Sleep deprivation, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, any type of sleep disruption. I would take it very seriously, if i were you: for your own sake and for the people around you. Find a sleep medicine specialist in your area to evaluate you and help you fix the problem.

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Answered 4/16/2015

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