Napping

[PeteC]

Perhaps for the "Old Fogey" section?

A lot written; good, bad, not after you eat, not if you have sleep issues at night, not as a daily habit. On and on and on. There is a BBC article I may have posted previously that in olden days in the UK sleeping twice a night was the norm. Early evening and then up late evening.....do some chores or whatever....then a few hours later a second sleep until dawn.

The best advice and guidance is from those who have direct experience and history, not necessarily from the medical community.

Please let us know your comments.

[PeteC]

Note: This is geared towards non-Thai folks. As we know a Thai can nap propped against a tree in a typhoon.

[Bamboo Grove]

I used to take a nap after the school day, around 4 p.m. for perhaps half an hour. I went to sleep around 11 p.m. (unless there was football late at night) and got up around 6 a.m. Had this rhythm for some years after I finished studying after work. Now I don't know yet, what it will be like here in Macau.

[STEVE G]

When I work an early shift I have to get up at 5 am so I take a nap for about 45 minutes when I get back otherwise I'm useless in the evening.

[Big Boy]

I've always thought if I'm tired, have a nap. However, I am like the Thai in the 4:03pm post, I can sleep anytime, anywhere. It never affects my sound overnight sleep. In fact I must get minimum 6 to 7 hours during my overnight sleep (regardless of daytime naps), or else I'm a right grump.

[Dannie Boy]

I've always thought if I'm tired, have a nap. However, I am like the Thai in the 4:03pm post, I can sleep anytime, anywhere. It never affects my sound overnight sleep. In fact I must get minimum 6 to 7 hours during my overnight sleep (regardless of daytime naps), or else I'm a right grump.

So most nights you get about 5


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[Big Boy]

Awwww...... you've noticed

[Dannie Boy]

When I’m in Thailand I normally lie down on a sunlounger (in the shade) after lunch - I won’t always nod off, but usually will be relaxing/napping for about an hour. In the UK it’s less regimented - I might dose off in the chair leaving the TV talking to itself, but not always - I also tend to go to bed later and wake up later than I do when in Thailand but similar sleep duration.

[berlinmichael]

A famous napper was Winston Churchill who always took an afternoon nap but then worked through to the early hours of the morning. Apparently this was also fuelled by prodigious quantities of brandy and/or champagne! In my opinion the greatest ever Englishman though clearly flawed.....

[STEVE G]

Apparently, the Chinese are masters of daytime sleeping:

Sleeping Chinese People
https://www.amusingplanet.com/2012/06/s ... eople.html

[thecolonel]

Has my post in here been removed and if so why?

I cannot for the life of me think why!

Thanks in advance

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[Big Boy]

I've just checked the Moderation Logs. Nothing has been removed.

[404cameljockey]

A topic close to my heart!

When I worked for many years at home I was 20 steps from my bed. Early afternoons would be a very slow work time, and in a silent house I would be very drowsy so 20 minutes kip on my bed would refresh me fully for a hectic afternoon/early evening.

But I know many people are unable to snooze for only 20-30 minutes, they go off deeply and find it hard to wake and to function properly afterwards. So yes, it's 'horses for courses'.

I often still do it now on the sofa (sadly I stopped saying 'settee' long ago) in retirement even though my nighttime sleep is usually 23.00-0700h (although I'll relax from around 9.00pm in bed, reading).

I think my point is that it's a subject which will always cause disagreement, and maybe even a little jealousy from those who can't avail themselves of this delicious (non)activity.

[thecolonel]

Four points

1. I've napped all my life. It's very rare I'll go a complete day without one
2. Airline pilots are trained not to sleep for more than 40 minutes when doing long haul(otherwise too deep to recover)
3. When I ran my own business I used to regularly power nap after lunch at my desk, feet up. I then had full power for the afternoon/evening work
4. Japanese executives power nap after lunch and their offices are fully geared up for it. They know a thing or two those Japanese!

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[buksida]

But I know many people are unable to snooze for only 20-30 minutes, they go off deeply and find it hard to wake and to function properly afterwards. So yes, it's 'horses for courses'.

I'm one of those and usually feel worse if I've slept during the day (unless a hangover is involved)!