how does taking a 30 minute nap at lunchtime affect sleep the next night

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    dagda1
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      Hi,

      I can fall asleep without any problem but have trouble staying asleep. I am aware of the sleep window, and I try to aim for 12:00 am to 6:am.

      Last night, I was in bed at about 11:50 and went straight to sleep, but I woke at 3 am and then back to sleep at about 4:30 am and then up at 6:00.

      I religiously have a 30 minute nap each day and I rush back from the gym or after a run to fit this in.

      I now look forward to it and enjoy it.

      Is it harming the next night’s sleep?

      #84323
      Martin Reed
      ★ Admin

        Waking during the night is a normal part of sleep — and a 30 minute daytime nap is unlikely to be having a significant effect on nighttime sleep.

        You could always conduct an experiment and eliminate the naps for a week or two and see if that changes anything. Yet, if you enjoy those naps and they reflect who you are and the life you want to live, why change anything?

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        The content of this post is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.

        #84402
        dagda1
        ✘ Not a client

          I think the problem with me and the sleep window is that I don’t have any trouble falling asleep. I don’t worry about that. I do have issues remaining asleep.

          The sleep window seems geared towards people who have trouble initially falling asleep.

          Last night for example, I actually got to bed a bit later after watching TV with the family until 12am and then after 1 hour of reading, I was asleep for about 1am.

          I then woke at 3:30 and could not get back to sleep until I got up, did a bit of light stretching, meditated and then fell back to sleep around 4:30 before getting up at 6am.

          I do not let it ruin my life, and I go to the gym or run or whatever after my sketchy 4 hours of sleep. I can’t remember when I last had more than 5 hours sleep.

          Getting up at the same time each day does not seem to combat my sleep problems. I don’t understand why my brain is actively engaged after a few hours sleep. I am not even that stressed about it, it more feels like a habit I have somehow aquired.

          #85086
          Martin Reed
          ★ Admin

            The brain is always actively engaged. It never switches off or goes silent for as long as we are alive. If we try to control what our brain is doing, I think we might be more likely to struggle with what our brain is doing.

            A sleep window can be helpful for anyone who finds they are spending a significant amount of time in bed awake and struggling — regardless of whether that struggle and difficulty happens at the start of the night or later in the night.

            I believe a sleep window is best used as a tool to help us move away from chasing after sleep (and it does that by giving us an earliest bedtime and a consistent out of bed time).

            If we use it in an attempt to make a certain amount or type of sleep happen we might set ourselves up for a struggle since, quite often, our own experience tells us that sleep is beyond our direct control.

            If you are ready to stop struggling with insomnia you can enroll in the online insomnia coaching course right now! If you would prefer ongoing phone or video coaching calls as part of a powerful three month program that will help you reclaim your life from insomnia, consider applying for the Insomnia Mastery program.

            The content of this post is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.

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