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A member asked:
Im going in for a sleep study, but i have insomnia. how am i supposed to sleep for the actual sleep study? what happens if im awake too long, do i go home or ask for sedatives? its worse knowing im not in my own bed and im being watched.
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Sleep study: Your concerns are very natural and normal. Please share them w/your doc or the sleep study folks before you get there and while there. They know what to do. Peace and good health.
Answered 2/24/2018
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