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Is it normal to stay up all night?

Mostly.Normal for most people

Staying up all night once in a while is pretty common, whether it’s for work, fun, or because you just can’t sleep. Doing it regularly can leave you feeling lousy and throw off your sleep schedule.

Yes—lots of people have an all-nighter now and then. A deadline, a late-night event, travel, or one of those nights when sleep just won’t happen can do it; it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you.

The tradeoff is that you’ll probably feel tired, foggy, or cranky the next day, and repeated all-nighters can make it harder to keep a steady sleep routine. Occasional is one thing; if it’s happening often and you can’t get enough sleep even when you try, it may be worth looking at what’s getting in the way.

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