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When i take a long nap (1 hour or more) or nap in late afternoon, i always feel groggy and out of it afterward instead of refreshed. why is that?
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Power naps: A briefer nap, 45 min or so would be less likely to alter your body rhythms, which is what you are noticing. This can alter your night routine. You can set an alarm for the longest interval you want to nap & avoid this problem in most cases.
Answered 11/27/2017
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