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Are naps ok?
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I think I'm getting myself into a bit of a spiral so I'm hoping posting will help. I've been super tired lately, on Thursday I went to bed at half 6 and slept till morning, and today I've had a na during the day. I have been having counselling and I know that can be draining so I'm thinking my body is just processing. But is it ok to give into the sleep or the naps? Or should I try and keep going? Its hard to know whether I am actually tired from life or whether its the depression and my good ol friend anxiety haha.
Any advice welcome
Jess
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It sounds like counselling is draining you which is normal, it is tiring but so worth it.
Whilst I can't give any professional advice about whether you should/shouldn't nap (perhaps worth asking your counsellor ) I always think it's important to listen to your body. Counselling can be emotionally draining and if you need a bit of a break to recharge that's okay. Take care of yourself
As said above, listen to your body, it is such an important thing to do. There's a mixed set of research about wether they are good or not.
Here's a little article from the sleep foundation which talks about the advantages and disadvantages of napping.
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/napping