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My friend told me today that maybe i should get a sleep therapist because i stay up until 2 am everyday. how do i know if i should get one?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Insomnia: If lack of sleep is interfering with your daily functioning , then it needs treatment. By the way, what is sleep therapist?.

Answered 1/6/2013

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