Are You a Polyphasicist?
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (166761)
Boise, Idaho
April 5, 2022 12:51pm CST
Most people are 'monophasic' which means that they sleep for one large block of time each day while others may sleep for two or more periods of sleep who are polyphasic. But, about 1/3 of all Americans take naps. Some people feel that these are helpful, while others do not. The best length of time for a nap is 10-20 which I find very surprising. I would think it would be much longer. Experts say that these naps are helpful in boosting alertness and attention and improving memory consolidation(where the brain converts short-term memories into long-term ones).
Do you nap?
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@LadyDuck (471335)
• Switzerland
7 Apr 22
@celticeagle - I would love to sleep many hours in a row, this never happens.
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@LindaOHio (178073)
• United States
6 Apr 22
I wish I could because I get little sleep; but I just can't seem to fall asleep when I'm tired.
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@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Apr 22
Have you tried relaxation techniques?
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@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Apr 22
@LindaOHio .......Sorry to hear it.
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@LindaOHio (178073)
• United States
7 Apr 22
@celticeagle I've tried everything.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
5 Apr 22
I sleep a couple of hours here, a couple of hours there every day. I've always done that. When I was still at Walmart, I'd eat and read for the first half of my one hour lunch and then sleep the second half of my lunch time.
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@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Apr 22
I have heard that in others. DId the sleep help? I wouldn't think the short one would do much.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
6 Apr 22
@celticeagle Yes, I believe it did. I always felt well-rested when I woke up.
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@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Apr 22
@DaddyEvil ......That is what counts.
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@JESSY3236 (19912)
• United States
12 Apr 22
When I don't feel good, I do take naps. But usually I don't.
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@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Apr 22
I do as well. It is when your body repairs.
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@PinkFloydFan (1086)
• United States
5 Apr 22
For as long as I can remember, I always have to wake up after 3-4 hours to use the toilet. My only problem is hoping I can fall asleep.
I never take naps, although I have twice this year already, but that was only because I woke up at 2-3am, and felt better, but still felt dazed and confused all day.
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@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Apr 22
I have to get up to do that too but usually, it's time to get up anyway by that time.
@PinkFloydFan (1086)
• United States
6 Apr 22
@celticeagle I feel so miserable with only 4 hours of sleep..
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@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Apr 22
@PinkFloydFan .......I need a good 7-8 hours.
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@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
6 Apr 22
I prefer sleep for one large block of time but sometimes I just take 1-2 hr here and there and it works.
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@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Apr 22
I try to bypass them too. If I am tired enough for a nap I need to go to bed.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
6 Apr 22
Sometimes a short "power nap" helps me be more productive for the rest of the day, especially when I don't sleep well the previous night .
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@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Apr 22
I do a relaxation technique that helps with that.
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