Do you take naps in the afternoon?

@lady1993 (27225)
Philippines
September 20, 2015 6:18am CST
I always get sleepy when afternoon comes, especially after eating. We call it 'siesta' here, napping in the afternoon. When i can't have my siesta, i get so sleepy until the night and sometimes my eyes hurt do you nap in the afternoon too? too much of it makes you groggy though
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@rosekiss (30380)
• Eugene, Oregon
21 Sep 15
Yes, I do fall asleep in the afternnon. I seem to fall asleepon a whim. I even fall asleep while in here as well. I fall asleep and can't remember where I was at or what I was doing in here, and that is sad too. Once I have had a good nap, then I am ready to go and won't fall asleep until time to go to bed.
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@rosekiss (30380)
• Eugene, Oregon
21 Sep 15
@lady1993 I don't know what it is, but I can get a pretty good night's sleep, and still end up falling asleep in the daytime. I am a senior citizen so that might be why, who knows.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
21 Sep 15
@rosekiss maybe it is the age, i read an article that the older you get the less sleep you require though
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
21 Sep 15
good naps are a must indeed it is bad to fall asleep anywhere though, it'd ruin your posture
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@mashii (32)
• Singapore, Singapore
21 Sep 15
Yes, I love siesta, but I don't have the time anymore to do so .. As I am working, so sad .. when I was a little kid, I hate sleeping in the afternoon now, I just missed sleeping in the afternoon and waking up to a nice snack (merienda) .. :)
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
21 Sep 15
i agree.. unfortunately we cannot relive the past.. if only we can transport ourself to the past
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
22 Sep 15
@mashii maybe that's why parents force their kids to sleep in the afternoon, because they regret not doing it when they had the time
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@mashii (32)
• Singapore, Singapore
22 Sep 15
@lady1993 yah, and if ever I know that sleep would be this important, I wouldn't miss one single siesta .. hahaha
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• United States
7 Nov 15
I try not to take naps. I typically end up more tired than I was when I fell asleep. I will say though my couch is magical though if you lay down it's sooo easy to fall asleep on it... it's evil that way
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
8 Nov 15
yes, i feel that way sometimes.. but after eating lunch i just get so sleepy, i can't help it
@gregario888 (1276)
• Aurangabad, India
21 Sep 15
One usually slows down in the afternoon, usually after a heavy meal.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
21 Sep 15
yes, when people are hungry they become weak, but when they are full, they sometimes become lazy
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• Aurangabad, India
21 Sep 15
@lady1993 Surely.
@Beatburn (4287)
• Philippines
21 Sep 15
It's a cultural thing. In other countries, people frown on those who take afternoon naps. I only get to nap during weekends. It's a challenge here in my workplace as I also work during my break.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
21 Sep 15
you must be quite stressed, i read in some articles that people do need afternoon naps to stay healthy or focused
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@Beatburn (4287)
• Philippines
21 Sep 15
@lady1993 Not much as I have gotten used to not taking naps.
@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
20 Sep 15
I ususally do take a nap every afternoon because I don't sleep well at night.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
21 Sep 15
that is unfortunate, i have trouble sleeping at night too - but it is far from insomnia thankfully - just staring or trying to sleep for 30 minutes or so
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
24 Sep 15
@lady1993 I don't sleep good because of RA. It can be painful laying in the bed for too long.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
24 Sep 15
@simone10 what is RA, if i may ask?
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@youless (112164)
• Guangzhou, China
27 Nov 15
When i was young, I was full of energy and I didn't have to have the nap after lunch. Then as time goes by, I am not that young any more. I feel that I can be tired easily. Perhaps this is also because I sleep late at night and wake up early. I don't have enough time to sleep. So a nap is important for me.
@Simon1223 (903)
• China
20 Sep 15
I usually spending about half an hour taking naps after having my lunch. My colleagues in the office all have this habit so that I could sleep in the office without disturbing others. In the afternoon I have to do my work which means sleeping in the office is quite impossible!
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
21 Sep 15
yes, it is hard to take naps when you are at work sadly. it's be nice if there are also 30 minutes break during work
@else34 (13517)
• New Delhi, India
20 Sep 15
@lady1993,feeling sleepy after lunch is natural.I feel like taking a nap after lunch,but have to resist my desire,because it's my duty hour.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
21 Sep 15
that is unfortunate, it'd be nice if companies can give nap breaks for workers since it might make them more active
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• Avenel, New Jersey
21 Sep 15
i cant do naps!! i usually wake up in a bad mood and muchhh more tired. i think the last time i took a nap (besides when im sick) was 3-4 years ago.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
21 Sep 15
wow, that is quite a long time i haven't napped in a few days since i was quite busy too