My age is 14 years. My problem is I sleep for more time, up to 9 hours or more than that. I want to reduce it to 5-6 hours as I can't complete my daily chores. I want to study more as I am going to appear for board exam next year. If this continues it will surely affect my studies.

Dr. Lalit Kumar TripathyGeneral Physician40yrs exp

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A) Have a proper sleep schedule-Get up and go to bed at same time everyda y (body?s natural clock ?cicardian rhythm will be accordingly activated) B) Good sleeping environment (Quiet, cool, dark, comfortable bed room without noise, light), C) Avoid caffeine/alcohol/nicotine 4-6 hours before bed time, D) Avoid day time sleep, daily exercise, light reading for 15 minutes daily before going to bed E. Avoid anxiety/stress/depression/fear/boredom/lack of motivation F) check your hemoglobin, BP, do a thyroid function test to rule out hypothyroidism G) consult physician for advice and treatment. 

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