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Myth. Naps affect everyone differently. For some people, a brief 10- to 20-minute nap taken midday can be refreshing. For many people with insomnia, however, a late afternoon nap can decrease the brain’s sleep drive. That can make it even harder to fall asleep at night

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Fact. Tossing and turning for a half hour or more in bed? It's OK to get up to read or listen to relaxing music. A quiet activity can help you relax and feel sleepy. Staying in bed may lead to frustration and clock-watching. Over time, you may associate your bed with wakefulness, not rest. Serious health conditions have been associated with severe, chronic lack of sleep, including obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, and stroke

Insomnia-habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep

Apnea-temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep

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disruption-disturbance or problems that interrupt an event, activity, or process

nap-a short sleep, especially during the day

frustration-the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something