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Hi , i haven't had enough sleep , i sleep around 4-5 am , it has been happining for about 1-2 months , almost every day , is that bad ?
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Yes: I presumed you meant sleeping 4-5 hours a night. Most people need 7 hours of sleep to function optimally. Sleep deprivation affects your metabolism and may cause mental disturbance as well.
Answered 3/23/2021
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