Macbook Pro freezes up after I open lid

I just bought my Macbook Pro about a month ago, and recently whenever I open up the lid the computer freezes up. The computer doesn't respond to any actions besides restarting the computer. The screen isn't black,it's my regular display, but I don't know how to fix this problem.

It's said that only Intel drives are immune to this system snafu. Only can only wait until a system update remedies this problem. (FMI: is yours a SSD drive?)
I don't own your version of this MBP, but have you tried leaving your MBP asleep when not in use, and seeing if that is a temporary workaround? I always keep my unit asleep when not in use, to cut down on boot time. It would be great if you could post your results to this semi-fix, since I'm sure many others are going through the same thing as you.

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