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What Causes Excessive Day Time Sleepiness?
Hello, I have been severe tiredness , or at least it s severe to me I have never been a nap person or get sleepy after lunch time but lately the past couple of weeks I have been taking several naps or having trouble staying awake, the naps usually last 3-4 hours and im a massage therapist i have been falling asleep during my sessions. I am 50 and a female and i am already dealing with hot flashes.
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
It could be due to poor sleep at night. Or maybe a symptom of peri menopause. Start meditation and yoga. Might feel better. Get your thyroid level checked in blood
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