Nap or walk?
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How much sleep do you get at night (I haven't read any post where you answered how many hours you get at night - the answer could be WAY more simple than all these medical conditions...)? If you don't get enough, I personally feel naps are important (even for reducing hunger). If you're getting your ~8 hours, I'd do a walk. You can do a slow transition (like nap/walk every other day). Sometimes having more water can help a little too.0
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Packerjohn wrote: »As others have said, get to a doctor and find the root cause of the tiredness. Good luck.
I dont see how they could possibly find the right reason. It seems like there could be a million of them, and we dont have those kinds of specialists down here. I don't go to doctors unless I'm sick, so maybe I am unfamiliar with what's possible.
I do know my thyroid, sugars and blood pressure are all fine. Those I had tested. So what else is there?
Iron and ferritin levels, B12, etc. One blood test can tell you most of the answers (and many of the possibilities are corrected with the use of widely available, non-prescription vitamins). Most of the time, it's from simply not sleeping enough or not getting a restful sleep (insomnia, discomfort, interruptions, etc). And if your body is used to having a nap, of course it's going to feel like you should nap at your standard times. It takes time to change you body's routine. So it isn't necessarily a medical thing, it can be a habit thing. Doesn't hurt to look into those simpler options. Especially if you're not suspecting sleep walking, apnea or other disorders/medical conditions.1 -
Dumb logistical questions... where are you even going to take a 30 minute nap over lunch time? And you’re able to get to this place, lay down. fall asleep, wake yourself up and get back to being a productive employee all within 30 minutes time?
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WinoGelato wrote: »Dumb logistical questions... where are you even going to take a 30 minute nap over lunch time? And you’re able to get to this place, lay down. fall asleep, wake yourself up and get back to being a productive employee all within 30 minutes time?
Those were my questions, too. I won't even try to nap if I can't get two hours, in bed.1 -
WinoGelato wrote: »Dumb logistical questions... where are you even going to take a 30 minute nap over lunch time? And you’re able to get to this place, lay down. fall asleep, wake yourself up and get back to being a productive employee all within 30 minutes time?
I sleep in the back of my car. Its daylight and private property and safe. I do keep the doors locked. And yes, I do fall asleep. I have an alarm on my phone that wakes me.0 -
WinoGelato wrote: »Dumb logistical questions... where are you even going to take a 30 minute nap over lunch time? And you’re able to get to this place, lay down. fall asleep, wake yourself up and get back to being a productive employee all within 30 minutes time?
I sleep in the back of my car. Its daylight and private property and safe. I do keep the doors locked. And yes, I do fall asleep. I have an alarm on my phone that wakes me.
So, what did you decide? Are you going to try the walk?1 -
WinoGelato wrote: »Dumb logistical questions... where are you even going to take a 30 minute nap over lunch time? And you’re able to get to this place, lay down. fall asleep, wake yourself up and get back to being a productive employee all within 30 minutes time?
I know someone who used to "pee nap" in the bathroom stall at her work using her chest as a pillow. We won't discuss the issue of her not being on a break, therefore stealing company time.0 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »Dumb logistical questions... where are you even going to take a 30 minute nap over lunch time? And you’re able to get to this place, lay down. fall asleep, wake yourself up and get back to being a productive employee all within 30 minutes time?
I know someone who used to "pee nap" in the bathroom stall at her work using her chest as a pillow. We won't discuss the issue of her not being on a break, therefore stealing company time.
If I tried to use my chest as a pillow...
Yeah. Not happening. #teamsportboobs 0 -
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So, what did you decide? Are you going to try the walk?
I'm going to try walking for a week and see how it goes. Thanks all.3 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »Dumb logistical questions... where are you even going to take a 30 minute nap over lunch time? And you’re able to get to this place, lay down. fall asleep, wake yourself up and get back to being a productive employee all within 30 minutes time?
I know someone who used to "pee nap" in the bathroom stall at her work using her chest as a pillow. We won't discuss the issue of her not being on a break, therefore stealing company time.
If I tried to use my chest as a pillow... Yeah. Not happening. #teamsportboobs
#needabetterbra
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WinoGelato wrote: »Dumb logistical questions... where are you even going to take a 30 minute nap over lunch time? And you’re able to get to this place, lay down. fall asleep, wake yourself up and get back to being a productive employee all within 30 minutes time?
I sleep in the back of my car. Its daylight and private property and safe. I do keep the doors locked. And yes, I do fall asleep. I have an alarm on my phone that wakes me.
Did you ever clarify how much sleep you are getting at night, and whether that sleep is continuous or if you wake often? Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Do you have trouble getting up in the morning?
Is it possible that this lunch time nap has just become a habit, and not a need?2 -
Did you ever clarify how much sleep you are getting at night, and whether that sleep is continuous or if you wake often? Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Do you have trouble getting up in the morning?
Is it possible that this lunch time nap has just become a habit, and not a need?
It is possible because I've been doing it for years. I go to bed with plenty of time to sleep. I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night and cant fall back to sleep fast. And yes, mornings are hard.
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nutmegoreo wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »Dumb logistical questions... where are you even going to take a 30 minute nap over lunch time? And you’re able to get to this place, lay down. fall asleep, wake yourself up and get back to being a productive employee all within 30 minutes time?
I know someone who used to "pee nap" in the bathroom stall at her work using her chest as a pillow. We won't discuss the issue of her not being on a break, therefore stealing company time.
If I tried to use my chest as a pillow... Yeah. Not happening. #teamsportboobs
#needabetterbra
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As someone with an A cup, i dont understand how this even works... :laugh:1 -
TavistockToad wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »Dumb logistical questions... where are you even going to take a 30 minute nap over lunch time? And you’re able to get to this place, lay down. fall asleep, wake yourself up and get back to being a productive employee all within 30 minutes time?
I know someone who used to "pee nap" in the bathroom stall at her work using her chest as a pillow. We won't discuss the issue of her not being on a break, therefore stealing company time.
If I tried to use my chest as a pillow... Yeah. Not happening. #teamsportboobs
#needabetterbra
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As someone with an A cup, i dont understand how this even works... :laugh:
#needabetterbraandaboxoftissues/socks
Does that help? Sorry, I'm just being a jerk now. It's been a challenging day.4 -
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Did you ever clarify how much sleep you are getting at night, and whether that sleep is continuous or if you wake often? Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Do you have trouble getting up in the morning?
Is it possible that this lunch time nap has just become a habit, and not a need?
It is possible because I've been doing it for years. I go to bed with plenty of time to sleep. I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night and cant fall back to sleep fast. And yes, mornings are hard.
... ... so how long exactly do you sleep on average?? This answer is very vague (what does "plenty" mean). How many times a week are your wakeful nights?1 -
When you say your blood work has been fine, what tests has your doctor done? For example, how are your iron levels? Your thyroid?0
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Iron levels I'm not sure. But I eat a lot of meat. Thyroid is fine. It actually shocked us both. Before the test she said if it was borderline she'd give me the medicine anyway since I had symptoms, but it wasn't even borderline.
As for how much sleep I actually get. I'm not sure. I leave myself 8 hours but I dont know how long I lay awake after an early morning waking.
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snickerscharlie wrote: »This is why I'm trying to loose the weight. I doubt I'll feel any better/not waking up exhausted until I do. But weight only comes off so fast, and it's not that fast.
I'm just trying to figure out a way to keep my energy levels up until it happens.
The way to keep your energy levels up until you lose the weight is by being able to get restful, recuperative sleep. That doesn't (and shouldn't) wait until you maybe lose some weight. If sleep apnea is the cause for your exhaustion, you need medical attention now.
^This.
I am at a normal weight and have been for the past 4 years. I have sleep apnea and losing weight will not change that. I do get 8 hours of blissful, restorative sleep each night. I rarely need a nap (3x a year, maybe) and have enough energy to work out at some level every day. You need to address this.0 -
How did you do without a nap today OP?1
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Sorry to be joining conversation late, and bypassing the amusing but confounding ability to nap on ones chest with or without #abetterbra ... to jump back to the sleep study....
OP, you don’t have to go to a hospital or facility for a sleep study. Your GP orders a study, refers you to a provider. The provider ships you a small box that contains a headband with small sensors attached. You follow instructions for turning sensors on before sleep, and you wear the headband. It records breathing rate, heart rate, snoring sounds, movements, all kinds of stuff and stores the data. You use the preprinted label to ship it back. Provider analyses and sends report to your GP. It’s not expensive. You don’t have to take off work.3 -
Sorry to be joining conversation late, and bypassing the amusing but confounding ability to nap on ones chest with or without #abetterbra ... to jump back to the sleep study....
OP, you don’t have to go to a hospital or facility for a sleep study. Your GP orders a study, refers you to a provider. The provider ships you a small box that contains a headband with small sensors attached. You follow instructions for turning sensors on before sleep, and you wear the headband. It records breathing rate, heart rate, snoring sounds, movements, all kinds of stuff and stores the data. You use the preprinted label to ship it back. Provider analyses and sends report to your GP. It’s not expensive. You don’t have to take off work.
Wow! Technology has changed. I like it, much less invasive.1 -
Packerjohn wrote: »As others have said, get to a doctor and find the root cause of the tiredness. Good luck.
I dont see how they could possibly find the right reason. It seems like there could be a million of them, and we dont have those kinds of specialists down here. I don't go to doctors unless I'm sick, so maybe I am unfamiliar with what's possible.
I do know my thyroid, sugars and blood pressure are all fine. Those I had tested. So what else is there?
For my mom its a heart condition and her most noticeable symptom was always being exhausted.
So yeah, it can be serious and they can figure it out. You need to go to a doctor. Being so exhausted every day that you can’t manage without a nap is not normal and it’s not necessarily just your weight.
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