{"id":685,"date":"2025-02-28T17:40:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T17:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/?p=685"},"modified":"2025-03-20T17:43:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T17:43:51","slug":"napping-is-it-a-hack-or-trap-for-people-with-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/28\/napping-is-it-a-hack-or-trap-for-people-with-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Napping: Is It a Hack or Trap For People with Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Living with sleep apnea<\/a> is hard\u2014it\u2019s basically impossible to be a good friend, partner, or parent when you feel moments away from dozing off at all times. For many people in this situation, they turn to something that used to be quite common in their childhood\u2014regular napping. While this might seem like a simple hack, it can make life much more complicated. Before you try to catch some extra Z\u2019s, keep reading to see what actually <\/em>works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Should You Nap if You Have Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The mental math here seems pretty simple. You\u2019re not getting enough quality rest at night, so taking a nap in the middle of the day can make up for it. It doesn\u2019t cost anything, you don\u2019t have to see a doctor, and you\u2019ll feel rested, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, this isn\u2019t the case.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two caveats when it comes to napping with sleep apnea. Firstly, you will still have apnea episodes while napping<\/em>, meaning you might not feel that refreshed when you wake up. And, you might have a harder time falling asleep at night, which will make you more tired the following day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, it can be tough to manage your nap with sleep apnea. Your sleep-deprived body will naturally want to conk out for hours when you might prefer a brisk 20-30 minutes. Forcing yourself to wake up with an alarm can result in you being extra groggy, which is the last thing you need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Real Sleep Apnea Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So napping is a bit of a trap, but you need to do SOMETHING about your sleep apnea. Thankfully, there are two simple solutions available right now at a place you might not expect: the dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n