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Drowsiness refers to feeling abnormally sleepy during the day -- often with a strong tendency to actually fall asleep in inappropriate situations or at inappropriate times.
Excessive daytime sleepiness (without a known cause) suggests the presence of a significant sleep disorder and is different from fatigue . Although depression, anxiety , stress , and boredom can contribute to excessive sleepiness, these conditions more typically cause fatigue and apathy .
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