{"id":18237,"date":"2020-03-25T09:36:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T02:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcenter.com\/?p=18237"},"modified":"2026-05-15T18:16:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:16:02","slug":"afternoon-sleepiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/afternoon-sleepiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling sleepy in the afternoon is a common problem for working adults."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/en\/feeling-sleepy-all-the-time\/\">Feeling sleepy in the afternoon.<\/a> A common problem working people face during the day is feeling so drowsy that they can barely concentrate. So, what actually causes afternoon drowsiness, and how can we deal with it? Let&#039;s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n    \/* \u0e0b\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e41\u0e1a\u0e19\u0e40\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e4c\u0e43\u0e19 Desktop *\/\n    .nk-mobile-only-banner {\n        display: none;\n    }\n\n    \/* \u0e41\u0e2a\u0e14\u0e07\u0e1c\u0e25\u0e40\u0e09\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e30\u0e08\u0e2d\u0e40\u0e25\u0e47\u0e01 (\u0e21\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e16\u0e37\u0e2d) *\/\n    @media (max-width: 767px) {\n        .nk-mobile-only-banner {\n            display: block;\n            background: #f0f7ff; \/* \u0e2a\u0e35\u0e1f\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e14\u0e39\u0e2a\u0e30\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e14\u0e15\u0e32 *\/\n            border: 2px solid #004a99;\n            border-radius: 12px;\n            padding: 20px;\n            margin: 25px 0;\n            text-align: center;\n            font-family: 'Sarabun', sans-serif;\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,74,153,0.1);\n        }\n\n        \/* \u0e2a\u0e44\u0e15\u0e25\u0e4c\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e39\u0e1b\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e1e\u0e19\u0e31\u0e01\u0e07\u0e32\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e1f\u0e1f\u0e34\u0e28\u0e07\u0e48\u0e27\u0e07\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19 *\/\n        .nk-banner-img {\n            max-width: 100%;\n            height: auto;\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\n            display: block;\n            margin-left: auto;\n            margin-right: auto;\n        }\n\n        .nk-mobile-only-banner h4 {\n            color: #004a99;\n            margin: 0 0 10px 0;\n            font-size: 18px;\n            font-weight: bold;\n            line-height: 1.4;\n        }\n        .nk-mobile-only-banner p {\n            color: #333;\n            font-size: 14px;\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\n            line-height: 1.5;\n        }\n        .nk-mobile-btn-line {\n            background-color: #00b900;\n            color: white !important;\n            padding: 12px 25px;\n            border-radius: 50px;\n            text-decoration: none;\n            font-weight: bold;\n            display: inline-block;\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,185,0,0.3);\n            font-size: 16px;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"nk-mobile-only-banner\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2569-05-15-at-18.14.24.png\" alt=\"Feeling sleepy in the afternoon.\" class=\"nk-banner-img\">\n\n    <h4>Feeling extremely sleepy in the afternoon? No amount of coffee helps!<br>This could be a sign of &quot;sleep apnea.&quot;\u201c<\/h4>\n    <p>Check for symptoms of abnormal drowsiness or consult with a NK Sleepcare expert about a free sleep test!<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/ti\/p\/@nksleepcare\" class=\"nk-mobile-btn-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        Contact us via LINE for a free consultation.\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes afternoon drowsiness?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eat a lot.<br><\/strong>Eating too much for lunch can lead to afternoon drowsiness, especially consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrates like rice, noodles, or bread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I don&#039;t move my body much.<br><\/strong>Sitting in one place for long periods without getting up and moving around can make you feel drowsy. Similarly, concentrating on something for extended periods can lead to fatigue and exhaustion. Those who work in front of a computer screen all the time are especially prone to eye strain and require even more breaks during the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I have health problems.<br><\/strong>Having health problems or underlying medical conditions is another reason why you might feel sleepy in the afternoon, leading to fatigue and tiredness more easily than usual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>snoring<br><\/strong>Another big problem for people who feel sleepy in the afternoon is...<a href=\"\/en\/snoring-sleep-apnea\/\">Snoring<\/a>And the cycle of waking up suddenly during the night repeats throughout the night. Snoring can be either normal or severe, each with different negative consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cope with and overcome afternoon drowsiness.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eat smaller, more frequent meals and drink plenty of water.<br><\/strong>Eating frequent, moderate portions can help maintain energy throughout the day without feeling tired. Try breaking down your meals into 5-6 smaller servings instead of three large meals a day, and ensure you drink enough water to meet your body&#039;s needs \u2013 these are all helpful tips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move around a bit, exercise a little.<br><\/strong>Even small movements and exercises help you feel more energetic and stimulate metabolism, giving your body more strength.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treated using medical methods.<br><\/strong>Consulting a sleep specialist is the best approach, especially for those with sleep problems, including snoring that disrupts daily life. Medical diagnosis and treatment may be helpful for individuals who experience daytime or afternoon drowsiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more: <a href=\"\/en\/5-things-to-avoid-before-bed\/\">5 things you shouldn&#039;t do before bed.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<style>\n    \/* \u0e0b\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e41\u0e1a\u0e19\u0e40\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e4c\u0e43\u0e19 Desktop *\/\n    .nk-mobile-only-banner {\n        display: none;\n    }\n\n    \/* \u0e41\u0e2a\u0e14\u0e07\u0e1c\u0e25\u0e40\u0e09\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e30\u0e08\u0e2d\u0e40\u0e25\u0e47\u0e01 (\u0e21\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e16\u0e37\u0e2d) *\/\n    @media (max-width: 767px) {\n        .nk-mobile-only-banner {\n            display: block;\n            background: #f0f7ff; \/* \u0e2a\u0e35\u0e1f\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e14\u0e39\u0e2a\u0e30\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e14\u0e15\u0e32 *\/\n            border: 2px solid #004a99;\n            border-radius: 12px;\n            padding: 20px;\n            margin: 25px 0;\n            text-align: center;\n            font-family: 'Sarabun', sans-serif;\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,74,153,0.1);\n        }\n\n        \/* \u0e2a\u0e44\u0e15\u0e25\u0e4c\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e39\u0e1b\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e1e\u0e19\u0e31\u0e01\u0e07\u0e32\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e1f\u0e1f\u0e34\u0e28\u0e07\u0e48\u0e27\u0e07\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19 *\/\n        .nk-banner-img {\n            max-width: 100%;\n            height: auto;\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\n            display: block;\n            margin-left: auto;\n            margin-right: auto;\n        }\n\n        .nk-mobile-only-banner h4 {\n            color: #004a99;\n            margin: 0 0 10px 0;\n            font-size: 18px;\n            font-weight: bold;\n            line-height: 1.4;\n        }\n        .nk-mobile-only-banner p {\n            color: #333;\n            font-size: 14px;\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\n            line-height: 1.5;\n        }\n        .nk-mobile-btn-line {\n            background-color: #00b900;\n            color: white !important;\n            padding: 12px 25px;\n            border-radius: 50px;\n            text-decoration: none;\n            font-weight: bold;\n            display: inline-block;\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,185,0,0.3);\n            font-size: 16px;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"nk-mobile-only-banner\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2569-05-15-at-18.14.24.png\" alt=\"Feeling sleepy in the afternoon.\" class=\"nk-banner-img\">\n\n    <h4>Feeling extremely sleepy in the afternoon? No amount of coffee helps!<br>This could be a sign of &quot;sleep apnea.&quot;\u201c<\/h4>\n    <p>Check for symptoms of abnormal drowsiness or consult with a NK Sleepcare expert about a free sleep test!<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/ti\/p\/@nksleepcare\" class=\"nk-mobile-btn-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        Contact us via LINE for a free consultation.\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Afternoon drowsiness is a common problem for working adults during the day. Sometimes the drowsiness is so severe that it&#039;s almost unbearable, making it difficult to concentrate. But what actually causes afternoon drowsiness, and how can we deal with it? Let&#039;s find out. Severe afternoon drowsiness that even coffee can&#039;t help? It might be a sign of &quot;sleep apnea.&quot; Check your symptoms of abnormal drowsiness or consult a Sleep Test expert at NK Sleepcare for free! Contact us via LINE for a free consultation. What causes afternoon drowsiness? How to cope with and solve afternoon drowsiness? Read more: 5 things you shouldn&#039;t do before bed. Severe afternoon drowsiness that even coffee can&#039;t help? It might be a sign of &quot;sleep apnea.&quot; Check your symptoms of abnormal drowsiness or consult a Sleep Test expert at NK Sleepcare for free! Contact us via LINE for a free consultation.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":192698,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1352],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18237","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sleeping"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":1352,"label":"\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e02\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/afternoon-sleepiness.jpg",1200,628,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"\u0e19\u0e1e.\u0e27\u0e23\u0e27\u0e31\u0e12\u0e19\u0e4c \u0e2a\u0e38\u0e27\u0e23\u0e23\u0e13\u0e23\u0e31\u0e01\u0e29\u0e4c","author_link":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/author\/dr-worawat-suwannaruxa\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":1352,"name":"\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e02\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19","slug":"sleeping","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1352,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":33,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1352,"category_count":33,"category_description":"","cat_name":"\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e02\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19","category_nicename":"sleeping","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18237","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18237"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18237\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193430,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18237\/revisions\/193430"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18237"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18237"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}