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Awake maintenance zones prevent early rest

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About two hours before your usual bedtime, a massive surge of alertness deliberately keeps you awake. Attempting to rest during this precise window is biologically futile, as the system actively blocks any premature shutdown.

Awake maintenance zones prevent early rest
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