are naps good to take in the afternoon?

[blistex]

some people say no and some say yes.
what is your take?

[kicklegs]

Whatever makes you feel better. Some people can't sleep if they nap, but others are refreshed. Personally, once I go down for a nap, I'm out for the rest of the night. But think of all the Grandpas who go down for their daily nap after lunch. If it wasn't good for you, how'd they live for 500 years?

[spring90]

I'd say it depends...

Usually I only take naps when I'm really mad and just want to avoid everyone, and they just make me feel like crap afterward... But my Dad naps ALL THE TIME.. and he seems pretty content.

[nagem]

If you feel you need a nap you should take one and you should feel very much better afterwards, more energy and refreshed.

[RedneckGirl]

I take one almost every day, whether it's just dosing for a bit or I end up sleeping for 4 hours. I usually feel better afterwards but sometimes I feel worse. I don't sleep well at night either way.

[rita heyworth]

naps are good to take any time of day - i'm sure the insomniac parents here will agree....

[roseofblack25]

naps just make me even more tired. Plus they give me headaches when I wake up

[koala]

I love to have a little nap whenever I can get one. Recharges the old battery. I usually feel better.

[Kate]

naps just make me even more tired. Plus they give me headaches when I wake up

Me too. And then I can't sleep when I try to go to bed a night. So I'm in pain, tired, but not sleepy.

I get very irritable if someone tries to wake me up from a nap or in the morning. I don't fall sleep well, so I don't wake up easily. Really, the rule is don't wake Kate up... lol

[lilottawadevil]

I've heard that taking a 30 minute nap or something quite short, makes you feel a little refreshed. And taking a nap that's a couple of hours long, just makes you more tired. It's all about the length of your nap!

[cookoo]

I keep my naps short, less than 30 minutes. Otherwise, I wouldn't have a good night's sleep.

[fierce_angel_6000]

Me and naps go together hand in hand!

[Racefan]

I've never taken a nap. My brother who is four years younger than me, takes them all the time.