Its an interesting question. But since doctors dont really know
the answer, youve caught the scientific community napping as
well. Even so, several things come to mind. The first thing to
consider is the possibility that you nap because you have
daytime sleepiness. If so, then what might be the cause? - Do
you take any medicine that might make you sleepy? Review your
prescriptions with your pharmacist or next time you visit your
doctor. - Have you started having problems sleeping at night? If
you sleep well at night and wake up refreshed, dont worry. But
if you feel groggy or have early morning headaches, you may have
sleep apnea or some other cause of interrupted sleep. - Could
you be depressed? Ask yourself if you no longer enjoy activities
that previously gave you pleasure, and whether you are feeling
low. It sounds as if your nap is voluntary and enjoyable. So it
probably does not reflect an underlying sleep disturbance. If it
refreshes your day without making it hard for you to sleep at
night, snooze awa