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Hi. sometimes i end up taking a nap for 2-3 hours in the day or evening, and then i go to sleep for 7 hours. is this in anyway dangerous?
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Sleep: No. This pattern indicates some sleepiness - perhaps from meds, perhaps from stress and exhaustion, perhaps from depression. Not dangerous. Talk it over with your doc. Get some exercise every day. Eat well. Think positive thoughts.
Answered 10/5/2014
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Naptime/sleeptime: No -- although you may find falling asleep after an evening nap harder to do. Sleep is NOT like a bank account - you can't bank time or reduce your balance to zero. Your body needs a certain amount of daily rest. Naps are ok for brief recharges but should NOT replace daily sleep. If you are excessively fatigued despite 7 hours and 2-3 hours of naps you should be checked out by your doc
Answered 10/5/2014
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