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On weekends i wake up really late. after an hour or so, i start feeling sleepy again. doesn't happen on days i wake up early in the morning. cause?

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Patterns : this depends on your sleep patterns and how your body adjusts to it. This may explain why you're not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. We usually advise about seven or so hours a night. We can discuss this with your physician and possibly get a sleep evaluation.

Answered 9/8/2015

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