Why can't I wake up?

Why can't I wake up?
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answer:I feel your pain. I am a grad student with more work than I know what to do with, and it’s really hard to return to consciousness once I have found an escape from the books… I have perfected the art of turning my alarm clock off while dead asleep. Do you have any medical conditions that might be affecting your sleep? Low thyroid is one of many things that might be causing this. Have you had a general physical in a while? It might be worth discussing with your doctor. Welcome to Fluther, by the way.
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