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For the past week i have been sleeping for 10-12 hours per day and when i wake up i am very tired and feel weak.i am not under any treatment or pills?

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Dr. John Moranville answered

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Too much sleep: Most people require 8 hrs sleep. There are those who function better on 6-7 hrs and those who require 9-10 hrs, but 10-12 is too much. Too much sleep can make you feel kind of "groggy" all day and zap your energy and motivation. Hope that helps thank yo for using Healthtap

Answered 6/12/2015

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A member asked:

For the past week i have been sleeping for 10-12 hours per day and when i wake up i am very tired and feel weak.i am not under any treatment or pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Moranville answered

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