Here is an interesting article from the BBC about the length of the ideal nap. Most experts seem to say that between 20 and 30 minutes is ideal.
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- Hi, my name is Ellie, and I'm a Narcoleptic. I am a 26 year old American writer currently living in Berlin, Germany, with my (German) husband. I have "classic" Narcolepsy (that's Narcolepsy with cataplexy), although my cataplexy is very mild. I also have mild sleep apnea. Despite having Narcolepsy, I do my best to live a normal life. I know I'll never be able to stay up till 5 am on the weekend or function on 4 hours sleep with a lot of caffeine, but I'm okay with that. I currently use a combination of medication (Concerta) and scheduled short naps to treat my Narcolepsy. I try to keep a proactive attitude and am constantly looking for ways I can feel more alert and have more energy.
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