Password prompt disappears at screensaver

I only just started using the screensaver, I used to use the "put display to sleep" option in its place but my new monitor seems to take much longer to wake so I've switched to screensaver with password on wakeup. It works as it should for maybe 2 or 3 days and then at some point the password box won't appear and I'l have no other option but to reset my mini (hold the power button down for 5 seconds or so). What am I supposed to do here?

Hi emeralds1,
If you are having unusual sleep or wake issues with your Mac, you may find the troubleshooting steps outlined in the following article helpful:
OS X: When your Mac doesn't sleep or wake
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5357
Regards,
- Brenden

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