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What will stop me being scared to sleep?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

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See therapist: It sounds like you need some help from a psychologist. Not getting enough sleep can cause emotional and physical health problems.

Dr Gallia and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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