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Why would i be tired all day, but when i try to sleep i'm wide awake?

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Sleep disorder: You may have a primary insomnia, but also, could have a circadian rhythm disorder, often termed "shift work disorder". See a sleep specialist, get diagnosed and treated,

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Answered 5/1/2015

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