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I'm always amazed at the people who can just close their eyes and fall asleep in minutes, even in a sitting position. All of these articles about napping completely neglect the question of how to fall asleep quickly in an unideal environment.

I should take a 20-minute nap every afternoon? Well, how am I supposed to manage that if it would take over an hour for me to fall asleep, assuming I'm able to do that at all?

Re: Show HN: Napwell – We Want to Help You Sleep Better

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I'm always amazed at the people who can just close their eyes and fall asleep in minutes, even in a sitting position. All of these articles about napping completely neglect the question of how to fall asleep quickly in an unideal environment. I should take a 20-minute nap every afternoon? Well, how am I supposed to manage that if it would take over an hour for me to fall asleep, assuming I'm able to do that at all?

This is my situation as well. I can't just decide to go take a nap, and when I do nap it's sort of spontaneous while I'm watching sports or reading a book. My wife on the other hand can pretty much just choose to go to sleep.

Re: Show HN: Napwell – We Want to Help You Sleep Better

#14

I'm always amazed at the people who can just close their eyes and fall asleep in minutes, even in a sitting position. All of these articles about napping completely neglect the question of how to fall asleep quickly in an unideal environment. I should take a 20-minute nap every afternoon? Well, how am I supposed to manage that if it would take over an hour for me to fall asleep, assuming I'm able to do that at all?

Great point. To give you a look into the future: Version 1 helps you wake up, Version 2 will help you fall asleep too. Stay tuned.

Re: Show HN: Napwell – We Want to Help You Sleep Better

#15

I'm always amazed at the people who can just close their eyes and fall asleep in minutes, even in a sitting position. All of these articles about napping completely neglect the question of how to fall asleep quickly in an unideal environment. I should take a 20-minute nap every afternoon? Well, how am I supposed to manage that if it would take over an hour for me to fall asleep, assuming I'm able to do that at all?

I read this week that the average person falls asleep in 7 minutes. 7 minutes!!! If I could fall asleep in 7 minutes I would get a lot more sleep.

Re: Show HN: Napwell – We Want to Help You Sleep Better

#16

I'm always amazed at the people who can just close their eyes and fall asleep in minutes, even in a sitting position. All of these articles about napping completely neglect the question of how to fall asleep quickly in an unideal environment. I should take a 20-minute nap every afternoon? Well, how am I supposed to manage that if it would take over an hour for me to fall asleep, assuming I'm able to do that at all?

My wife is like that, takes a long time to fall asleep even when she is tired.

It's rare for me to take long to fall asleep. I can't say for sure how long it is, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was 10 minutes or less.

My problem with naps is that once I'm down, it's 3 hours. I used to be able to take 20 minute naps, but not anymore. If I take a nap, it's just about guaranteed to be 3 hours on the dot.

Re: Show HN: Napwell – We Want to Help You Sleep Better

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I'm always amazed at the people who can just close their eyes and fall asleep in minutes, even in a sitting position. All of these articles about napping completely neglect the question of how to fall asleep quickly in an unideal environment. I should take a 20-minute nap every afternoon? Well, how am I supposed to manage that if it would take over an hour for me to fall asleep, assuming I'm able to do that at all?

Great point. To give you a look into the future: Version 1 helps you wake up, Version 2 will help you fall asleep too. Stay tuned.

Can't wait for version 2 :-) What's your opinion on melatonin?

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Great point. To give you a look into the future: Version 1 helps you wake up, Version 2 will help you fall asleep too. Stay tuned.

Can't wait for version 2 :-) What's your opinion on melatonin?

It's generally okay in small amounts but if you plan on taking it longer term you should consult a physician.
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