Sleeping Habits

[squirrelgirl44]

I need a little white noise when I sleep as well (I use a fan). I'm finding that I need more sleep than I used to, but sleeping pretty good!

[brian8713]

Interesting topic!! I have 4 pillows on my bed even though I'm the only person who sleeps on it. It's a Queen -- double-sided bed where one side is firm and one is soft. I will ONLY sleep on the soft side. Whoever my partner is gets the firm side. That's not negotiable. I craddle the pillows like they're a person sometimes. Sleeping alone does get kinda lonely ...

My ex-husband needed a fan on to sleep. I thought it was weird. Meanwhile, my ex-boyfriend would sleep in a chair rather than his actual bed. I think you can't possibly be getting the same quality of sleep if you're in a chair.

I use a CPAP at night that helps me sleep deeper and stop snoring. I love my CPAP and can't imagine sleeping without it, even though I've had it for less than 4 months. Lol.

[pectacon]

I don't want a night light but I do need some hint of light even just the light of the night sky from a window, I find it disconcerting to be in a totally black room where I don't have any speck of light to orient myself. Also have some hearing issues where I definitely rely on a fan and/or tv in the background or something to mask sounds.

[makeblessed]

I like complete darkness and no noise when I sleep, it is hard for me to fall asleep at times so anything that distracts me is not good.

[hkckk5]

I sleep with two pillows under my head. Usually hug one and have one between my knees. Have slept like this for years. Have not changed sleeping habits since retiring.

[pstovall]

This is such an interesting topic.  We are all so different!!!  I guess my biggest must is something silky and lightweight like a silk nightgown to put over my eyes to keep out all hints of light.  It also keeps my head warm. I have a regular pillar between my knees and a smaller pillow to hug to my chest.  I use lavendar essential on the soles of my feet, and a diffuser running with a respiratory blend of essential oils, but I absolutely can't stand a fan on of any kind.  I don't like the noise and I don't like the air blowing on me. 

[oldbuddy]

I have Tinnitus so I carry my white noise with me 24/7.

[rob110]

Must be cool below 72 degrees, quite and dark.

[beatsdrop]

Since being in school, I go to bed earlier and am more productive. Sometimes I have a hard time getting to sleep, but that's my insomnia. It's getting better though.

[ccandpam]

I have to sleep with the television on and it has to be really cool in the house. My Dog has to be in my bed as well.

[JaniceSW]

Isn't everyone's sleeping habits interesting and individual?  In my case, it is really difficult to sleep other than what I said in my initial post.  I sleep anywhere from just an hour or two on rare occasions to about 5 hours as my norm. I wish I could sleep a full 7 or 8 hours but that happens so infrequently! It was really interesting reading about everyone's sleep needs and comparing to my own!

[mrsmere]

I like it quiet and the only light is from the clock.  I'm only sleeping 5 hours now instead of 8 but I get my nap during the day.

[DEBMZ6]

The darker the better but I do need noise in the background so I leave a fan running during the night. I only get about 5 hours a night instead of the recommend 7-8 hours but if I'm feeling sluggish and tired I take a nap!

[mrisha]

I think a lot of people do the same thing.  I always fall asleep while watching the TV.  It usually turns itself off
sometime during the night.  I like sleeping in my bed, couch is not for me.  It takes time to get yourself/body into a different habit.  Work on it slowly.

[heidi0902]

No TV, sometimes I will play some games on my phone though. I hate all lights so it has to be dark.