Well, do you? Personally, I cannot, literally cannot fall asleep without a glass of water near me and some sort of white noise and a fan blowing on my face. I even take a battery operated fan with me when I travel or go camping. What are your bedtime quirks?
Post by verycontrary247 on Mar 10, 2016 20:17:59 GMT -5
I can't sleep without my super sexy bite guard in, humidifier running on high and my favorite Elliott Smith album playing so quietly that I can barely hear it.
I need a fan on and recently I have really enjoyed youtube videos of relaxing "sleep" music. There is one that is three hours long and I put my phone on a charger and play it. It has been a big help with my recent insomia.
Post by closertofine on Mar 10, 2016 20:20:55 GMT -5
I sleep on my stomach and have to have the comforter pulled over my head in the just right position that creates an air hole out of which I can breathe.
Post by mom2twoboys on Mar 10, 2016 20:24:27 GMT -5
I can't sleep without the fan on. Even in the winter it has to be on low. I also have to have all the doors closed. Also have to be on the right side of the bed.
Post by pantsparty on Mar 10, 2016 20:48:14 GMT -5
I need a glass of water and white noise - we turn on an air cleaner. I also shut the door, and lock it when my H is out of town, because THAT'LL stop the murderers. LOL.
Post by textbookcase on Mar 10, 2016 20:50:23 GMT -5
Super weird but I have to have my toes separated before I can fall asleep. I kind of spread them on the bed so that they aren't touching. Once I'm asleep it's fine if they touch, but I have to do it to fall asleep. Also, I can't cover my feet even if I'm freezing. I have to have a fan on, even in winter. I have to arrange my "things" around me in a certain order, phone, remote, water, books, etc. Now would be a good time to mention that I have ocd as well. Lol.
My little cat sleeps curled up into my side every single night. I can't fall asleep until she jumps on the bed, walks across me (usually 2-3 times) and then tucks into a ball and snuggles with me.
I can't sleep without a fan going, I can't have any music or TV on, and I always rub my feet together when I'm getting sleepy (or to make myself sleepy). I used to rub the tops of my feet back and forth on the mattress, for literally most of my life, but for some reason I can no longer sleep on my stomach, so there went that.
No open closet doors here as well. We also have two of the white noise machines one on each nightstand. If I travel for work, I have to bring one with me. I need the white noise.
Post by crazycakes on Mar 10, 2016 22:21:49 GMT -5
I really need a fan on. Not sure if it's the white noise or the cool air or what, but I have a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep without the ceiling fan on. Even in the winter. It drives DH crazy when it's cold and the fan is on.
I also always sleep in socks. I hate sleeping barefoot.
No weird rituals, other than general face washing and teeth brushing before bed, which I just consider good hygiene.
I have to read to go to sleep. I also can only sleep on my side. H usually gives me a back rub before bed, when he's OOT I don't sleep as well without one.
Eye mask, ear plugs, pillow between my knees and one at my back for when I flip over. The closet door must be open. If it's closed, how does the green dinosaur named Dudley get out and eat?
Add me to the have to have a fan on group, I've even conditioned dh to need one too. I don't like to let my feet hang over the edge, monsters, and I have to sleep on the side furthest from the door, monsters and murderers.
Post by samanthamkm on Mar 10, 2016 22:50:27 GMT -5
I have to rub a soft blanket, enough pillows so the space between my head and the bed is filled. I also have to have my arm under the pillow so it touches my cheek. ETA: I also have to have the fan on high each night regardless of the outside temp.
Post by clairedunphy on Mar 10, 2016 22:53:10 GMT -5
White noise, glass of water. I get anxious if I don't have the water, even though I don't drink it 95 percent of the time. It also has to be completely dark and no tv. This was a huge point of contention early in our marriage, H could only sleep with the tv on. I won.