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why not just take the caffeine after the nap and avoid the risk? Does waiting the additional 20 minutes for the caffeine to kick in really change the benefit?

• feint 17y ago
  The idea is that the caffeine will stop you from feeling drowsy when you wake up. Wheres the risk?
  • toisanji 17y ago
    The risk is that if you want to fall asleep, but are unable to fall asleep within 20 minutes then the caffeine will have kicked in thus wasting your time trying to fall asleep
    • wrinklz 17y ago
      I don't agree, even an "awake nap" can be refreshing.
      • feint 17y ago
        yes absolutely. Its only risky if you are a polypahisc sleeper and rely on these naps as part of your sleep
        • z8000 17y ago
          Also, just being a polyphasic sleeper is risky.
    • billswift 17y ago
      If you can't go almost right to sleep, then you weren't tired enough to need a nap in the first place. The only time I ever toss and turn is when I need to keep to a schedule and go to bed before I am fully tired out.
• wrinklz 17y ago
  If you are already sleep-deprived, the risk is that you won't wake up, or wake up and decide to go back to sleep. The caffeine prevents taking too long of a nap.