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Is it normal after a long work day to sleep 10-12+ hrs? how do you know if you reached the point of exhaustion?
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Exhaustion and sleep: Not unusual to want to sleep more after an exhausting and stressful day. Just be aware that allowing this type of sleep behavior too often can actually cause more fatigue and disrupt your overall sleep. For optimal results try to make sure that you get about the same amount of sleep but enough to to feel rested. I have added more info on burnout and exhaustion in the comments section.
Answered 7/26/2015
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