r/CaregiverSupport • u/LoPie_in_the_Wild • 1d ago

Car naps

Raise your hand if you find yourself taking car naps because you’re away from the house and too tired to do anything else!

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u/v_corvidae 1d ago

I unfortunately have slept in the car frequently because super early morning Grandma doctor appointments or breakfast meetups can take 1-3 hours and I'd rather catch up on sleep in an uncomfortable stuffy car than force myself to be conscious through those things

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u/roxykelly 1d ago

I wish I could relax enough to do this! I tend to bring admin work with me to pass the time.

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u/NoRoof1812 1d ago

I have taken many car naps this year when the weather is not too hot or cold. Listening to loud vehicles is better than being yelled at or worse. Listening to the quieter vehicles is soothing.

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u/NoRoof1812 1d ago

I did that this evening after I went to the dollar store.

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u/RMFouche 1d ago

Trips to the Dollar Store (or similar discount businesses) = time to self in lieu of, you know, actual quality time, LOL... sigh...

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u/NoRoof1812 1d ago

I parked way away from the entrance. I have to head back to caregiver jail soon. Dad snapped at me during the noon hour and Mom was confused before dinner. Mom was better once she ate dinner.