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What can sleep depravation cause? i work overnight and take care of my kids during the day. i do not sleep

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Declining performanc: Sleep deprivation eventually takes its tole on performance.Danger behind the wheel of a car, susceptibility to illness, sleep walking are a few issues. Get what you can or trouble will come.

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Answered 2/25/2013

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