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Sleep Disorders 101: Sleep Deprivation

Is sleep debt reversable? Can I bank sleep for later?

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Answered by:

Michael Breus, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist and Author of Beauty Sleep

Yes, you can catch up on sleep and refill that sleep bank over time with quality, restful sleep. But no, you cannot bank sleep for later. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to work that way. If you know you're going to have a night that requires you to forgo some sleep time for a special situation, then a well-planned nap may be the answer.

Dr. Breus is a practicing Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a specialty in clinical sleep disorders. He has a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is the author of Beauty Sleep. He is a regular contributor to WebMD and America Online. For more on Dr. Breus, visit his website or follow him on Twitter @thesleepdoctor.

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