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Is it bad that i havn't slept in 5 days? i mean im not sleepy at all, is it a medical condition. besides insomnia?

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Possibly: There are several medical conditions that result in not needing sleep for days at a time. Consult your primary care physician. If he/she cannot figure this out he/she will refer you to someone who can.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 10/17/2018

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