'I've fallen asleep and I can't get up!'


	'I've fallen asleep and I can't get up!'

wiccantexan

7-2-2008 6:24 PM

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sleep, disorder, dream, health, medical

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7-3-2008 5:54 AM

mona

what a terrifying-sounding experience!

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