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I wanted to know if it was safe to follow the everyman polyphasic sleep cycle(4.5 hrs) i asked one doctor but wanted a neurologist to confirm it?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sleep schedule: Most people have sleep schedules based on their work/school requirements. Trying an alternative sleep schedule is an interesting idea, but may be difficult to maintain more than a few days.

Answered 2/25/2018

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