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Is there a reason why i am always tired despite 8 or more hours of sleep?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Quality of sleep: The quality of sleep is as important as the amount of sleep. It may be that you have other causes of being sleepy despite getting enough sleep. For example a hormone imbalance. It might be good to see your physician or a sleep specialist for an evaluation.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/19/2015

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