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Why do i wake up after only 4-6 hour of sleep? i go to bed at maybe 11 and wake up randomly at 4 or 5 if lucky 6 i can never sleep through the night

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ack of sleep: R u waking up from a dream?. What is your mood like the next morning?. Any health issues?. On medications?. Would be glad to help if clarify.

Answered 1/24/2013

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A member asked:

Why do i wake up after only 4-6 hour of sleep? i go to bed at maybe 11 and wake up randomly at 4 or 5 if lucky 6 i can never sleep through the night

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

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