What kinds of things affect your sleeping patterns?

I have problems with my neighbors laughing outside in the middle of the night. Some vehicle specially motorcycle that pass by in the street. My window is near the street that's why i can easily woke up when I heard them in the middle of the night. Some dogs barking and even cats running over the roof.

The thing that affects my sleeping pattern the most is my mind because sometimes I really wanted to sleep and I'm already lying on bed, my mind wouldn't stop reeling of thoughts. Most of the time when I'm about to fall asleep and my mind came up with something or a plan, I wouldn't be able to rest my mind because I'm feeling really excited for the next day to come so I could already execute what I my mind came up with. There are just too many thoughts and ideas and I feel really restless at night that even if I really want to sleep badly, my mind won't just let me. (hmm..do I make sense to you at all?)

I'm a bit of a problem sleeper. There are times I can sleep through just about anything, strange, mysterious soporific periods they are, but they are rare. Usually, I'm not the best sleeper, and I often don't feel relaxed when I get into bed. Consequently, I'll often only sleep a few hours, and then I'll get up and have a hot drink, and get on the computer. I'll try and catch up later in the day, but I hate doing that, as it's so hard to relax. I struggle with daytime tiredness and low energy levels a lot. Among the things that upset my sleeping patterns are deeply vivid dreams or nightmares; they'll often wake me up. And any noise during the early part of my sleep, including "quiet" noises. But often I'll simply wake spontaneously. Yes, I have a troubled relationship with sleep, me.

Hi there Gemmar. For me I could easily get sleep when I am just in the comfort of my own home especially when I am really tired from work. But when I am not sleeping home I find it really hard to sleep though how cozy the room is. No matter how tired I am I couldn't sleep right away to a new place on my first night there. That is what I've always experience specially when I am attending seminars I found my first night on the place sleepless. But then the following night would not as much hard to sleep the of the first one,maybe I just feel uncomfortable with the place or getting to know the place yet that is why I couldn't sleep right away.

Loads of things. Supposed that this is not a perios when I haven't slept for 2-3 days in a row (could happen), these circumstances make me hard to sleep or have no sleep at all: -I usually can't sleep anywhere else than a bed or a floor... so not on vehicles, which is bad, as sometimes I'm really dizzy but just can't sleep on the underground -if the pillow or the bed is too soft (I like it hard) -if the weather is freezing or way too hot... actually, I can adapt to cold more. -any kind of noise -little, point-like lights, like the standby on the TV (I mean, if it comes from the streets fadedly. it's okay). -if something really hurts me (not in a physical way), I can't sleep well -if I'm ill, I can't sleep well -if I'm really excited about something for which I have to get up on time in the meorning, I can't sleep well (then I kind of wake up every hour or so to check a clock)

i don't have trouble with sleeping. but sometimes, there are problems and worries that you can't just stop thinking about. and these are common to most people. another thing is drinking coffee 2 hours before your bedtime. it will definitely keep you awake the whole night.

There are some nights that I can fall asleep very easily and stay asleep until my alarm goes off in the morning. But there are other nights that, no matter what I try, my eyes don't want to close and my mind doesn't want to shut off. If I have something like a fan going though, the constant sound somehow keeps me snoozing all night. My boyfriend wants me to try Melatonin. He swears by it because he is an insomniac, and it actually works for him. But I'm on enough meds that I don't want to end up not being able to wake up until 4 in the afternoon.

i suffer from fibromyalgia and breathing problems so either one or the other bothers me at night most of the time and cuts into my sleeping, plus i work 3 mornings a week which doesn't help any. i also don't get a restful sleep either and don't wake up refreshed in the morning. those are the things that bother me when i am trying to sleep.

There are a couple of things will affect my sleeping patterns. 1) No routine. Since I work shift, sometimes I work from 08:00 to 16:00, sometimes from 16:00-24:00 and sometimes from 11:00-19:00, therefore, my body cannot adjust well resulting in sleeping disorder. 2) Watch TV before sleeping. If there is a touching, sad or action film will affect me and cause me not get into sleep easily. 3) Unhappiness and worried. If one day I wasn't happy or had a bad time at work or an argument with my partner, I will not get into sleep well that night.

I am like you...I sometimes have a difficult time when I am away from home.....also if I have caffiene in the afternoon sometimes that effects my sleeping....but most of the time I sleep like a log!

I can't hardly sleep if sheets wasn't not changed according to my preference.I would surely notice when I can't fall asleep and fell uneasy for sure the sheet was not change on time. I may have used to it already so it can affect me badly. Its nice to sleep in comfortable bed with tidy sheets. Have a great day!

I have trouble sleeping as well. There are many things that affect my sleep. It is mostly worries with bills, etc. I worry about my son too.

There are lots of things. First would be the amount of sleep I got the day before. If I had too much sleep, I won't be able to sleep easily. Another thing would be the food I have taken. Whenever I drink softdrinks, I always had a hard time sleeping. This is due to the caffeine content of it. Also, if the environment is noisy, it would be really hard to sleep.

I have a hard time sleeping any night. Caffeine definately affects your sleeping patterns, as well caffeine or eating right before bed. I have acclamated my room as well to how I sleep best which helps, but doesn't cure the sleepless nights. I just think ultimately, some people relax and sleep better than others.

I need a good bed because I have back problems. But I don´t mind noise or the lack of it. I don´t mind heat, but if it´s too cold I will get a hot water bottle. Lately I have changed my sleeping patters because I take naps and then my night´s sleep is shorter.

Today I wake up drowsy. I almost wake up five times last night and I feel worse than before I go to sleep. The reason is that I'm just feel uncomfortable sleeping. I don't know why. Maybe its because its already end of the month and theirs a lot of bills to day that I don't know where to get the money.

I can't deal with vehicle noises, especially loud motorcycles when i am abut to sleep. I also find it hard to sleep in a new environment and if i have no blanket.. when i was a baby i can sleep though a fire siren.

i think the only thing that i have a problem with when it comes to sleeping..is that i HATE to be hot..i has to be cold in order for me to get any sleep..i have noticed my daughter is that way also. and some really good sleep, is when it is cold, dark, and raining..now i prolly will never wake up when i have that combination..wait that sounds creepy..but thats how i like it. Noise doesnt really bother me..especially if im tired..the Presidents Own could be playing and i would still go to sleep!