Snoring -- is it driving you bonkers?

I see what you mean Joyce, basically when the person is snoring then he is breathing. But sometimes or most of the time it can be disturbing depending on the person. Anyway, some of the causes of snoring is actually the tongue thats falling and partially blocking the airway. Thus, when the air goes out upon exhalation, then it hits the tongue and creates the sound. This would also depend on the structure of the persons airway. Well for people who snore, maybe they should try to sleep on their side. That way the snoring might be minimized or eliminated.

My wife says that I snore at times and I have never seen her waking me up or disturbing my sleep.Such an angel.Nowadays whenever I am so tired and take a drink or two drinks I can foresee my snores and sleep in the other room leaving her in peace.

I am so sorry to hear that joyce. My husband used to snore alot and very loud. He really doesn't do it much now but yes, it did only drive me crazy when it kept me awake. I definitely see your point. I would much rather hear him snore also.

Yes, the snoring is driving me crazy. When I don't happen to get to sleep before him, I end up on the couch. Or when I wake up out of a sound sleep because of the snoring, same solution. But I guess at least there is a solution huh. What really bothers me is the sleep apnea. He has the machine. He has several face pieces. And he won't use it. Says it feels like he's suffocating. I have to admit, I don't know if I could sleep with all that going on myself. Thanks for the perspective. Tonight I'll really really try to remember it...Whit

sorry to hear that! my husbands snores every night. and his snores assures me that he is sleeping tightly. but when the sound of the snore seems not good, what i do is wake him up or let him lie on his side, and if doesnt work i kick him....hahaha,,,,seems funny. i wonder if snoring is hereditary...because my second son is also snoring and its a little bit loud even he is only near 3 years old.

Joyce I am sorry for your loss. My hubby snores so loud I spend half of the night telling him to hush lol. I would be so lost if I did not have him to tell him to hush!! your post made me smile. We usually do not realize how much we would miss someone even the most annoying habits or things they do until they are gone. I hope you have a blessed week.

Joyce you are so right that we need to take a step back sometimes and look at things from a different perspective. Yes, if our significant other is snoring it is a sign that they are alive and breathing and still a part of our lives. I worked with an awesome counselor once that made all the employees attend a workshop that he presented on 'Perspective.' We learned to look at life's everyday 'problems' from a different perspective. I remember vividly that when waiting in a long line of traffic at a redlight or something we were to say to ourselves, "at least I have a car and I'm not walking in this rain or heat or whatever." When we complained about our boss or job, we were to think, "At least I have a job, many would love to have a job." It really does help. Thank you for reminding us to look at things with a different perspective. I am sorry for your loss.

Hehe!My love doesn't snore when he sleeps.We're actually quiet when we sleep.

Thanks! I am sorry for yor loss. My husband is a snorer and its loud. I sleep better after he leaves for work in the morning. He is supposed to go for a sleep study but keeps putting it off.

Yes If the loved one is snoring then he is breathing.. That is a very good and valid point. Till the day you hear the snoring, you wouldn't ever think about it. Only when we lose something we know the value of that. We miss it very much then but we can never get it back then. I am very very sorry for your loss, can't even say that I hope you get it back. Sorry dear.