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Will i be okay from a few weeks of moderate/severe sleep deprivation? over summer i wasn't sleeping much and pulling all nighters. sleep normally now.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Recovery: Yes your young body has remarkable recovery ability. Don' t abuse it.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2014

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A member asked:

Will i be okay from a few weeks of moderate/severe sleep deprivation? over summer i wasn't sleeping much and pulling all nighters. sleep normally now.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

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