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I tend to sleep very deeply for 4 - 5 hrs n will wake up in d middle of nite feeling very alert n fresh. is it becos i don't need so many hrs of sleep?
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Possibly: Sleep requirments are variable from person to person. Although the average is 6-8 hours there is great variability.
Answered 7/20/2012
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