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How Come You Want to Sleep In?

By , About.com Guide   November 1, 2009

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It is something that you may experience nearly every morning when you wake up: that compelling, nearly irresistible desire to go back to sleep. Even after you get up, you may feel groggy and ready to return to bed. This is called sleep inertia, and it can make it very difficult to wake up and function at your best. Learn about this phenomenon and its potential cause.

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November 6, 2009 at 10:23 pm
(1) Sleeping Beauty :

I do from time to time experience the feeling of sleep inertia. Could you please provide tips on how to combat sleep inertia? Thanks.

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