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I get 10 hours of sleep, and i am still tired. does this mean i require more than that?

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep: Most studies show that most people need between 6 to 8 hours of sleep, sleeping less or more can increase risk of morbidity and mortality you may have sleep apnea, please get a sleep study done and you dont need to sleep more.

Answered 8/22/2013

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A member asked:

I get 10 hours of sleep, and i am still tired. does this mean i require more than that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ravi Chand answered

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