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Difficulty staying awake during day

Difficulty staying awake during day

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How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

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Jet lag
Condition
Insomnia
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Hypoventilation syndromes
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Sleep apnea
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Periodic limb movement disorder
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