{"id":140,"date":"2021-02-17T21:23:08","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T21:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2021-02-24T21:30:10","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T21:30:10","slug":"napping-and-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/napping-and-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Avoid Napping with Sleep Apnea!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you have sleep apnea, it may seem like a good idea to nap. Of course, you haven\u2019t been sleeping well, and your body needs the rest, so a few naps throughout the day are easy to take. However, did you know that your napping could be hurting your ability to fall asleep at night? Read on to learn why you should avoid snoozing while the sun is still out and how you can give yourself a better night\u2019s sleep for more productive days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Understanding Sleep Debt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep debt or sleep deficit is exactly what it sounds like \u2013 it occurs when you\u2019re not getting enough sleep. Common symptoms of sleep apnea are frequently waking up gasping for breath and insomnia. These issues won\u2019t allow your body to go through all the sleep cycles necessary to feel fully rested, leading to your sleep debt. So, if you\u2019re wondering why you always want to nap during the day, this problem is usually the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Get Better Sleep on Your Own?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep apnea symptoms can be exacerbated by a variety of factors, including obesity, anxiety, unhealthy lifestyle choices like heavily using alcohol, and more. That\u2019s why it\u2019s up to you to set yourself up for success when it comes to your sleep. You can give yourself a better chance at a full night\u2019s rest by doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n