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How would sleep only a few hours and be completely awake?
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Hmm!: If you are looking to do this on a chronic basis - i would discourage it. Your body needs sleep to heal and rejuvenate. You usually can't have your cake and eat it too. Take care.
Answered 8/23/2013
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