WHAT DISTURBS YOUR SLEEP?

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@Kandae11 (55016)
November 15, 2017 8:13am CST
Could it be - too much caffeine, overwork, a snoring spouse, aches and pains or barking dogs ? - what disturbs your sleep? I sleep alone and usually I have no problem sleeping at night, but recently my neighbor's dogs seem to be trying their utmost to disturb my blissful slumber. And there really is no point in having a chat with the neighbor - what could he do about it? On the topic of sleeping, even if your marriage is a happy one, would you prefer to have separate beds or bedrooms? There was a study once which suggested that married couples who use separate bathrooms last longer together. What do you think?
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Nov 17
Noisy neighbors and dogs.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Nov 17
@Kandae11 We got Kobe a bark collar, which stops him from barking at night.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
My neighbor's dogs are getting on my last nerve.
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@Bopsalay (145)
• Phuket, Thailand
16 Nov 17
Me too
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@LadyDuck (471506)
• Switzerland
15 Nov 17
Coffee in the afternoon disturbs my sleep, as well as any kind of noise. I also need a dark room to sleep. My husband does not snore, we share the same bedroom and bed from 46 years, so I do not know what to think. I would not like to sleep alone.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
Forty-six years? awesome! No - you won't want to sleep in a bed without him.
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@LadyDuck (471506)
• Switzerland
15 Nov 17
@Kandae11 It's a long time we are married, we never felt the need to have separate bedrooms.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
15 Nov 17
getting up and going to the bathroom
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
15 Nov 17
@Kandae11 yes it can.But so used to it
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
Oh, yes, that can be disturbing.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Nov 17
Nothing much disturbs my sleep except an occasional stomach ache or bad dream. My husband can't go to sleep without me and I with him. We also have four other empty bedrooms. lol
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Nov 17
@Kandae11 We have a king size bed. He is not allowed to enter my half of the bed without permission, unless it's for something special.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
@DianneN Then I would say he is a quiet sleeper - no tossing and turning and ending up - uninvited on your side of the bed.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
That is adorable. - but not for me - I need my space.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Nov 17
You could ask the owner to bring the dog inside at night. We have a noise curfew here. A person could get a fine for barking dogs after 9 PM. The only thing that disturbs my sleep is when I am stuffed to the hilt and can't breathe. I took care of that problem today.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Nov 17
@Kandae11 Being outside dogs they should still be quiet. Thank you.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
His dogs are outside dogs - and the only curfew in existence here would be related to the shut off time for loud parties. I'll probably get ear plugs until those dogs start behaving. I am glad you were able to take care of the breathing problem.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
15 Nov 17
My back, because of sleeping on a futon 3-7 days at a time every other week when I would go to my boyfriends for 3 years. definitely not something to sleep on. also the heat, and cold. and my bf when hes here.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
15 Nov 17
@Kandae11 they have not helped. not for my bfs back either from sleeping on it even more than me. and they cost way too much to go to anyways.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
Sorry about that. I have a friend who worked in a nursing home - she developed back problems at a young age from lifting and turning patients.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
Too much cold or too much heat will definitely affect my sleep. A Chiropractor should help with your back.
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@shaggin (72131)
• United States
15 Nov 17
If someone is in my bed that I am not used to being there every night such as when my exes stayed overnight I would not be able to sleep. Too much caffeine or a nap during the day will make me unable to sleep at night as well.
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@shaggin (72131)
• United States
15 Nov 17
@Kandae11 I drink a big cup of coffee in the morning then freshly brewed iced tea. I cant have any caffeine after 2pm or so or it will cause me to not be able to sleep later.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
Those would definitely cause a problem with me - I have switched to decaf and I try not to nap during the day.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
@shaggin Yes, that's right , if I am having any beverage which has caffeine - I have it eight hours before bedtime.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
15 Nov 17
You don't want to know all the things that disturb my sleep, trust me!
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
16 Nov 17
@Kandae11 I manage to have some good hours here and there. Thanks.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
I hope you still manage to get some sleep nonetheless.
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@RasmaSandra (79858)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Nov 17
With the passing of my husband my cat Sid has taken one half of the bed. That is alright with me because I feel comforted knowing he is there sleeping. However lately and I believe it is true my hubby has taken to come watching over us in spirit. Since cats and dogs can see spirits a couple of nights at about 3 AM I have been awoken by Sid meowing at the top of his lungs. Well now I am used to this and actually glad for it. You see he really loved his Papa and I know that it means he sees him and he is happily excited. Then I have to pat and kiss the top of his head until he can settle down again. Now it is our routine and my happiness.
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@RasmaSandra (79858)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Nov 17
@Kandae11 my mom has come to see me but not for a very long time now and I too smelled her perfume scent. It was so nice because it lingered for awhile.
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@antonbunot (11093)
• Calgary, Alberta
15 Nov 17
What disturbs my sleep?! The double-pumping snoring of my wife. She inhales, she snores. She exhales, she snores! And her snores are loud! I am losing hearing on my right ear!
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@antonbunot (11093)
• Calgary, Alberta
15 Nov 17
@Kandae11 I think I was born not to snore . . .
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
Maybe if you should start snoring, she just might cease those nightly sounds.
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
15 Nov 17
Too much coffee or tea disturbs my sleep.
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
15 Nov 17
@Kandae11 I agree.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
I know. It is best to have it at least eight hours before bedtime.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Nov 17
I don't associate a good marriage with separate bathrooms. There's no connection, that I can think of. My sleep is much better, my coughing was waking me up at night. Noise, caffeine, being too warm, all these keep me awake.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Nov 17
@Kandae11 Oh, it sure can:(
@Kandae11 (55016)
16 Nov 17
Coughing can definitely keep one awake.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
15 Nov 17
The dog is the number one culprit. She moves around a lot on some nights.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
Any barking?
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
15 Nov 17
@Kandae11 she very rarely barks
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• Laguna, Philippines
15 Nov 17
Thinking about dolls from horror movies disturbs me. I feel like when I look at my left and right, I would see them and say. "Hello there. Wanna play?". Oh no, I'm imagining it again. T.T
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
@jennisonpangan But seriously - there are some movies I do not think children should be allowed to watch - especially horror.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
No more "Chucky" movies for you.
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• Laguna, Philippines
15 Nov 17
@Kandae11 Hahaha. I loathe that doll. I really do. It destroyed my childhood days. Even until now. Hahaha.
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
15 Nov 17
The only thing that disturbs my sleep is to hear people snoring. I usually sleep well and donĀ“t wake up because of other sounds in the ambient
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
Snoring has many different levels which can make it even more disturbing.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
15 Nov 17
I can't sleep with lights ON and in noise. I can't sleep till late night but my wife likes to watch t.v. till late night so we have to sleep in separate rooms.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
I am the same - sometimes at night when I am in bed with the television on, I turn off the sound - when the television is off - then I turn on a dim night light.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Nov 17
I know we'll never have separate beds or bedrooms but the times I've slept on my own I do think I sleep better. I think any movement wakes me easily.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
16 Nov 17
I awaken at the slightest sound.
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@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
15 Nov 17
After I started earning some money on the Internet, I am getting up at 3.30 early in the morning. No one wakes me up but just automatically I woke up and attend my work.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
I usually rise at 6 a.m. - but I am thinking of making it an hour earlier.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
15 Nov 17
My Mothers shouting routine every morning. She does it every day.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
15 Nov 17
@Kandae11 I don't know. She always yells at people inside our house.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
What causes her to shout?
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@mohit459 (12565)
• Haldwani, India
15 Nov 17
I think nothing!.. because while sleeping I'm away from the rest of the world!.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
16 Nov 17
@mohit459 When it is night in the Caribbean it is morning and the next day in your country.
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@Kandae11 (55016)
15 Nov 17
You sleep undisturbed -- that's nice.
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@mohit459 (12565)
• Haldwani, India
16 Nov 17
@Kandae11 yep!.. So what's the time there?..
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