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Why i get sleepy almost everytime i study on after evening and early morning? is there any treatment? i'm 16 female. i sleap 5hr/day avrerage.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eye strain: 5 hours is not the greatest number of hours for a 16 yo. And then on top of that, studying may cause your eyes to strain, thus triggering your sleepiness as well. Get a better amount of sleep, and over time, the sleep cycle may improve so that you are not as tired when you study.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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