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ferguess_k ◴[31 Oct 25 14:11 UTC] No.45772179[source]▶

I wonder if a 30-min nap improves the situation. But I need to tell the brain to hold the flushing until the nap.

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JKCalhoun ◴[31 Oct 25 15:10 UTC] No.45772880[source]▶

Anecdotally, it seems to. I have laid down and closed my eyes even for a short while. And believe that I have even had a "flushing" sensation, that feels like a mental fog being lifted (or "drained", I guess).

I pop up 5 minutes later and feel completely refreshed.

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1. ferguess_k ◴[31 Oct 25 16:32 UTC] No.45773914[source]▶

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I had the same experience. The only trick is to keep it short, like 5-10 minutes. Any longer and the nap may bring negative impacts.

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Attention lapses due to sleep deprivation due to flushing fluid from brain