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A member asked:
What is the difference between fatigue and sleepiness? to me, they're the same thing, but my sleep doctor says they're different.
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They're different.: Fatigue is when you're feeling worn out but not sleepy. And sleepiness is when you're feeling sleepy. That's the difference.
Answered 5/26/2016
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