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To: iontheball

I agree about the afternoon naps. Yet, they perpetuate the issue, because once you have put in 2-3 hours of (delicious) afternoon sleep you don’t sleep as well in “normal” sleep time.


20 posted on 11/14/2025 3:07:59 PM PST by Attention Surplus Disorder
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

I agree about the afternoon naps. Yet, they perpetuate the issue, because once you have put in 2-3 hours of (delicious) afternoon sleep you don’t sleep as well in “normal” sleep time.
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Here’s a side issue I’m wrestling with. I think I might have gotten covid some years ago that wreaked havoc with my lung capacity. Consequently I use an oxygen concentrator connected to my CPAP at night for supplemental oxygen. My pulmonary doctor also suggested I take a reduced strength Melatonin pill before bedtime to get a better more sound sleep. It works and the only side effect I noticed was I wake up groggy in the morning until I have my first cup of coffee. However, now I read a recent report that Melatonin may have a deleterious effect on one’s heart, so the issue I’m wrestling with is whether to stop taking Melatonin.
https://newsroom.heart.org/news/long-term-use-of-melatonin-supplements-to-support-sleep-may-have-negative-health-effects


21 posted on 11/15/2025 3:23:14 AM PST by iontheball
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