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What does it mean when u can't sleep without your tv on?
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TV: It most likely means u are soothed by the sounds & vision from the tv screen which help doze off.
Answered 8/18/2013
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Sleep: Its pavlovian conditioning, watching tv and feeling drowsy. In long term not a good idea, please google sleep hygiene.
Answered 11/27/2013
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