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Is it normal for adult to nap every afternoon?

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Menomeany · 23/08/2021 19:33

First time poster here...please tell me AIBU.
DH takes himself off for a nap every afternoon...he works from home (but NOT self-employed) and has lots of what I call 'downtime', as opposed to my job which is flippin full on for every second I am there. Sometimes he'll nap for 30 mins, but can be up to 2 hours. If we go out for a day, he will nap in car on way home (he does not drive so I'm always the one doing the driving) On weekends activities are limited due to his need for a nap. Jobs that need doing don't get done. AIBU to feel this is such a waste of a life to sleep it away like this? He is not even 50 yet...what does the future hold?

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Balonzette · 26/08/2021 13:14

I've just read through the first page and seems that everyone is saying it's not normal and he must be unwell 😳 have any of you ever left the UK?! If it's not normal, and indicates illness, then literally most of the world is not normal and is unwell 😂

DiamondBright · 26/08/2021 13:21

I never napped (occasionally on holiday) until this last 10 months, Covid/post viral fatigue and now Menopause have both resulted in the odd afternoon nap, usually just a quick 20 minute power nap but sometimes a proper sleep. How I'd have functioned in the office full time I don't know.

It's one of the benefits of working from home, I've been able to stay at work but rest when I've needed to without it being a huge deal. That says I have had medical reasons, otherwise I'd be getting it checked out.

Maddiemademe · 26/08/2021 13:36

I nap anything from and hour to the occasional 4 hours a day but I am not very well. I have a rare condition called Myasthenia Gravis and also suffer with Fibromyalgia and a severe digestive disorder. Alongside that I have been diagnosed with manic depression and generalised anxiety disorder (I wonder why!Confused).

I feel incredibly guilty but it is seriously not something I can do anything about. I would give anything to be able to get through a day without having to sleep and miss time with my children. Thankfully, I have the most wonderful, caring and supportive partner who always makes sure the children are never affected and when I am well enough I spend every waking second with them.

Has your husband had a proper health check? I know my situation is different but there genuinely could be an underlying health condition. It would be something I would be getting checked out to be on the safe side.

Maddiemademe · 26/08/2021 13:37

I also agree though he might just be someone whose body needs more sleep!

Cas112 · 26/08/2021 14:54

I would definitely have a nap at least once a day of I could

Intercity225 · 30/08/2021 09:35

I often have a nap in the afternoons. It is a light sleep, as I feel fine when I wake up. Many countries have a siesta.

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