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Lack of Sleep
 
When a lack of sleep is suspected, it may require a determined effort to get more. The effort, however, is worth it since life is more enjoyable when you feel refreshed. If a sleep deficit is chronic, it may take many weeks of adequate sleep to fully recover. A common measure of sleep deficit uses the Epworth Sleepiness Scale.

...and add the total score. If your score is 1-6, you are getting enough sleep; 7-8 is common but 9 or more means you should think about seeking the advice of a sleep specialist.
 
Lack of Sleep is benefited or hindered by:
 
Increased Sleep