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How do you like to sleep?

GoneButNotForgotten — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:31:48 GMT

I prefer a cool room (or even cold if it's not too cold) with warm blankets; it feels so cozy. I have an electric blanket which means I can control the temperature if I need to.

My husband is just the opposite, plus he snores, I have a bad back so I prefer a mattress a little firmer than what's comfortable for him) so we sleep in different bedrooms.

I really miss sleeping together but no one could sleep with me. I toss and turn, ocassionally I sleepwalk, talk in my sleep, wake up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, etc. I also envy my DH because he can sleep almost at will, like a cat; I take a while to finally drop off. I'm a light sleeper; he's not a real heavy sleeper but it's easy for him to wake me up. Sigh...

Re: How do you like to sleep?

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:37:19 GMT

Once the CPAP is on my face, I'm out like a light.

Re: How do you like to sleep?

GoneButNotForgotten — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:40:41 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
Once the CPAP is on my face, I'm out like a light.

Are they noisy? did it take a while for you to get used to having that equipment on your face?

Re: How do you like to sleep?

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:45:11 GMT

My husband says it is quiet. Since I remove my hearing aids when I go to bed, any noise is not likely to disturb my sleep.

No learning curve for me, I dropped right off to a sound night of sleep the first night.

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Puppy Lips — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:51:33 GMT

I like to sleep in a cool to cold room, with the fan above set on low. I do like a little bit of light coming in, so it is not complete darkness. I have a fairly firm mattress and use a pillow feather topper. I don't use flannel sheets (any more), and like my cotton or even blend sheets to be cool when I get in. I have a top sheet, a quilt, and then a fleece blanket over the quilt to keep it clean and hair free as one of my two dogs sleeps on the bed with me.

My DH moved to another room a few years ago. He snored and went to sleep right away. I like to watch TV before falling asleep, and his snoring (breathing even) kept me awake. I think we are both happier this way.

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Icegoddess — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:53:42 GMT

I have slept in a hotel room with a lady that used a CPAP and it didn't bother me, but I normally use a white noise machine at home.

How do I like to sleep? These days I would like to sleep well. I drop off within 5 minutes of my head touching the pillow, but I'm having issues with things moving around in my head when I lay down, so it's never a good sleep anymore.

I do turn the temp down at night.

Re: How do you like to sleep?

MamaWick — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:55:51 GMT

@deepwaterdotter...not me. It still takes me a while to go to sleep with my CPAP, but once I get there...zzzzzz

@GoneButNotForgotten...The new models (mine is almost 5 years old and is a newer one) are pretty quiet. I was so ready for it, that I had no trouble adjusting to the full face cushion. It changed my life. Not sleepy during the day anymore...or while driving. More energy.

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avid shopper — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:54:25 GMT

Cool room, heated mattress pad, pitch black for me.

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RedTop — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:57:16 GMT

I like my bedroom dark and cool like a cave; no ticking clock, or glowing LED from a clock/radio, total darkness. Ceiling fan on low in the fall and winter, high in spring and summer.

Our mattress is firm; we use only one pillow each, and use the same cover year round; top sheet, cotton quilt, and a blanket for my husband with poor circulation. I sleep with the sheet and quilt covering my waist to my feet only.

Our thermostat sits on 72 year round.

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Desertdi — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:04:47 GMT

I can sleep anywhere, on anything, ON COMMAND

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SilleeMee — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:09:38 GMT

I like to sleep in a cold, very dark room, about 55', and I have to wear earplugs to block out all sounds.

Re: How do you like to sleep?

GoneButNotForgotten — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:10:02 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
I can sleep anywhere, on anything, ON COMMAND

I SO envy you!!! (in a good way )

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SharkE — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:19:02 GMT

must not have no worries or concerns or what to do next day, etc.

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QVCkitty1 — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:19:21 GMT

We turn the thermostat way down at night, and the fleece sheets keep us plenty warm.

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LindaSal — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:44:47 GMT

I like the room on the cool side. We sleep with a comforter and I just purchased a Casper weighted blanket. I've been reading how they help you sleep plus I am always cold. I have not put it on the bed yet, it just came in yesterday. DH snores, I tried to get him into the spare room, he won't go! LOL

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SharkE — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:51:26 GMT

I had one like that, not only snored, but, jerked around half the night

drove me nuts.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:53:47 GMT

Sleeping is one of my more refined talents.

It's never been a problem for me.

Anywhere, anytime, sitting up or lying down. I've even dozed off while at the keyboard, or sitting on the couch knitting.

Since I've retired, I treat myself to mid-morning naps, afternoon naps, or after dinner naps.

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Katcat1 — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:54:00 GMT

I like it cool but not cold. I am a back sleeper. My cat loves to jump on top of me so I can pet her and then she ends up lying next to me. She's a burst of warmth. However, when it's time for sleep she goes in her bed which is on the floor opposite my bed (side). She has her own blanket but we call it blankie.

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qualitygal — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:05:38 GMT

left side in my own bed.

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SloopJohnB — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:29:40 GMT

In the nude. JUST KIDDING,.......😴💤