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I can't sleep during the day but i have to take power naps. just lying down with eyes closed could it be alternative to power nap?

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Dr. Ajai Sawhney answered

Eyes closed: It may not give you the effects of the power nap as you are not actually asleep.

Answered 11/9/2017

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