Do you feel sleepy around 1-3pm?

@ichipink (541)

Philippines

June 14, 2019 2:24am CST

I really do, especially around 2:00 pm. I have to fight the feeling and keep doing whatever I am currently working on. And sometimes, I fail. I take a quick nap, just about 15-30 mins. But I notice as the time gets closer to 3:00 pm, my drowsiness dissipates. Even when I did not take a nap, it feels like I just did. It's like I've been half asleep from 1-3 pm and completely awoke after 3 pm. The bad thing about this is that I can't focus on a task during those times, especially when I am listening to a speaker's lecture during my review program. Have you ever felt sleepy during these times as well? Do you have any tips on what I should do to avoid feeling that way? Maybe it could help me focus during my review and work.

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@Sojourn (13837)

• India

14 Jun 19

Do you eat white rice in lunch? If you do then that could be the source of the problem.

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

14 Jun 19

Yes, I do. How could it be the source of my problem?

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@Sojourn (13837)

• India

14 Jun 19

@ichipink Carbohydrate containing foods such as rice boost the production of a neurotransmitter known as serotonin which can boost our mood but also make us feel content and possibly sleepy.

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

14 Jun 19

@Sojourn So that is why I feel sleepy. I guess I should avoid stuff with carbos at lunch. But isn't carbos needed to help boost energy when working?

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@rakski (122911)

• Philippines

14 Jun 19

when I used to go to office, I am sleepy at that time but now, no more

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

14 Jun 19

When did you start not feeling sleepy at that time? Or did you do something which cured your sleepiness?

@Shavkat (139933)

• Philippines

14 Jun 19

I will say yes. Thus, I always have a slip at this period of time.

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

14 Jun 19

I take a quick nap too, but not always. I sometimes even end up sleeping for a couple of hours. How long do you sleep at that time?

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

17 Jun 19

@Shavkat I see. Your work is in the evening that is why your sleeping time is a bit different. I envy you, being able to teach online. I wanted to experience that too.

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@Shavkat (139933)

• Philippines

17 Jun 19

@ichipink I usually sleep 2 or 3 hours in the afternoon. I need it because I teach online in the evening.

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@parpande (1515)

• Bangalore, India

14 Jun 19

@ichipink Around 8 years back while I newly started my job , I would feel very drowsy post lunch the same time around 2 pm.

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

15 Jun 19

But now, you don't feel that way anymore, right?

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@parpande (1515)

• Bangalore, India

15 Jun 19

@ichipink No , now I dont feel sleepy.

@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

16 Jun 19

@parpande How did you get through that sleepiness?

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

21 Jun 19

Yes, it start at 1 PM for me until 4 PM. I nap most of the time. And I work at night.

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

23 Jun 19

Your lucky it does not fall under your working hours. I have to endure mine during my work & review. But the tips offered by some of our fellow myLotters worked.

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

24 Jun 19

@JustBhem The first thing I tried was eating less rice during lunch. Then eating some sweets when I am feeling sleepy. It did work for me. I don't have to force myself to stay awake during those hours of the day. I also sleep earlier the night before.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

24 Jun 19

@ichipink What are those?

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@didinedhia (8470)

• Algeria

14 Jun 19

Yessss i think everybody does

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

15 Jun 19

Then how do you keep yourself awake then?

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

16 Jun 19

@didinedhia I do that too. When I'm just at home, I take a long nap

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@didinedhia (8470)

• Algeria

15 Jun 19

@ichipink because in that time i'll be woking !!! if i were home!! ill sleepppp

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@Sreekala (34312)

• India

14 Jun 19

I feel sleepy at 12 noon. These days sleep is disturbed during night due to severe hot. That is why I felt sleepy at this time.

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

15 Jun 19

Hmmm... Come to think about it, I often have sleepless nights as well. Maybe that could also be the reason I feel sleepy after lunch. I think I'll try to sleep earlier tonight. It is also hot in our place. Thank goodness the rainy season is starting already. But I can't ride my bike anymore *sigh*.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

25 Jun 19

Absolutely. It may not happen every day. But quite often I will get a little sleepy around that time. Sometimes, I will need to close my eyes for a little bit.

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

25 Jun 19

It happens to me every day. Whether I'm busy or not, I still feel that way. But after following the tips of our fellow myLotters. It got a bit better for me.

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@Hannihar (130218)

• Israel

17 Jun 19

@ichipink Yes I have fallen asleep during those hours and have wanted to fall asleep.

@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

17 Jun 19

You wanted to fall asleep. But did you go and took a nap?

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

17 Jun 19

@Hannihar I see. I have noticed that too. When I take long naps in the afternoon, I stay awake longer at night. But quick naps in the afternoon doesn't have that effect.

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@Hannihar (130218)

• Israel

17 Jun 19

@ichipink I used to nap but now do not because if I take naps then for sure I cannot sleep at night.

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@Behindtheguitarbar (2831)

• Guangdong, China

14 Jun 19

I usually take a nap between 13:00-13:30. However, I still got sleepy during 14:00

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

14 Jun 19

LOL. I do too. I feel sleepy when it's not passed 15:00.

@Aansh13 (11362)

• New Delhi, India

14 Jun 19

Yes... I think most of the time it's this slot... But what to do, I am in office so can't sleep

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

16 Jun 19

@Aansh13 Coffee makes me sleepy too. I think I'll try the tea. But I can't move around because everybody's attention is on the speaker. It would be disrespectful if I move from my seat. Thanks for the advice.

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@ichipink (541)

• Philippines

15 Jun 19

LOL. Yes, that's the problem when we're not at home. We have to stay awake. And I would like to know how you have overcome this feeling. Maybe some tips, if you don't mind?

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@Aansh13 (11362)

• New Delhi, India

15 Jun 19

@ichipink I move out... Like anywhere around... Plus a coffee or tea.... I also go on driving...if possible...

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