Current Events > I just took a 2 hour nap. I don't feel good.

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I still feel tired and I'm drinking an energy drink. Maybe I need alcohol.
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Naps that go for time periods outside a typical REM cycle (1.5 hours) are generally going to leave you waking up more tired than pre-nap. I don't nap often but when I do I usually end up with a headache because I have no real circadian rhythm for naps.

Not much you can do about it other than go to bed early.
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PatrickMahomes posted...

Naps that go for time periods outside a typical REM cycle (1.5 hours) are generally going to leave you waking up more tired than pre-nap. I don't nap often but when I do I usually end up with a headache because I have no real circadian rhythm for naps.

Not much you can do about it other than go to bed early.

Will alcohol help?
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No, it won't. You are kicking alcohol so that's not an option

Keep naps to 30 to 45 minutes, like mentioned above, a 2-3 hour nap is completely ineffective and will just make you feel more tired.
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i rested my eyes for an hour while listening to the outer limits. felt better enough to head out for my run outside.

though an actual nap for at least 2-3 hours sets things right to remove the "tired" feeling at least for me.
i try not to do them often, sometimes i don't get enough sleep at night (going to bed earlier does help).
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Pepys Monster posted...

PatrickMahomes posted...

Naps that go for time periods outside a typical REM cycle (1.5 hours) are generally going to leave you waking up more tired than pre-nap. I don't nap often but when I do I usually end up with a headache because I have no real circadian rhythm for naps.

Not much you can do about it other than go to bed early.

Will alcohol help?

MabusIncarnate posted...

No

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