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Why does taking a 45-minute nap often leave you feeling drastically worse than not sleeping at all?

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Why does taking a 45-minute nap often leave you feeling drastically worse than not sleeping at all?

Why does taking a 45-minute nap often leave you feeling drastically worse than not sleeping at all?
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