Goodbye to Your Sleepless Nights

10 years ago

I have been suffering from sleepless nights and feels like a never-ending battle with a tireless enemy. I am not at all comfortable at night which affects on my routine life activities. The main reason behind it is having discomfort with my bed, from there I started surfing online for ultimate bedding and then I met with fancy bedding with good reviews online. But as we know all online reviews are not genuine so I would like to have your valuable suggestions regarding this.

Thanks In Advance

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kellyeng

10 years ago

Latex is incredible. It contours to your body like memory foam but not as much. It's more of a sink in feel. Also it breaths so it's not as hot as foam.

I've always been a stomach sleeper (the worst sleeping position) but since getting the latex, I've become a back sleeper. I took a muscle relaxer once and that's how this mattress makes me feel every night!

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randita
10 years ago
Two main choices are memory foam (Tempurpedic or comparable) or Sleep Number air mattress or comparable. I've seen favorable reviews for latex as well. Some of these options can run into the 1,000's of $$$. Many people are very satisfied with a conventional mattress, but it should be a very good quality one.

Some companies allow a trial period.

If you have a decent conventional mattress, try a 2" memory foam topper and see if that feels comfortable to you. That may be all you need and is the cheapest option.

I have a Stearns and Foster conventional mattress with a 4" memory foam layer attached to the top. Just got it last Sept. Drawbacks are it's almost too soft and it is hot (one of the main complaints of memory foam). If I had to do it over again, I would get a semi-firm conventional mattress and just lay a 2" memory foam topper over it. Same effect, but with more support and probably cooler.

Your pillow may not be ideal either. I've tried MANY pillows. My favorites are memory foam contour pillow and Arc4Life. There is My Pillow as well, but I haven't tried it.

A lot of variables go into getting a good night's sleep. Physical and emotional health have a lot to do with it. Also developing a consistent low key evening routine that allows you to unwind.

Good luck!
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lascatx
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Your post sounds like you may be looking at linens, but you can tell the replies are thinking you start with a good mattress and pillows (I agree), What did you have in mind?
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annzgw
10 years ago
Sorry if this is not what you want to hear, but I feel anyone who has sleepless nights (in an otherwise comfortable bed) should examine their daily routine and diet.
I have both friends and relatives who saw dramatic results when they made changes in their eating, and evening, habits.
I'd also recommend a visit to your Dr. and a blood test to check certain vitamin levels (B, D, etc.)
A good test to see if it's you or your bed is to sleep a few nights elsewhere in the house.......sofa, airbed, etc.
lascatx
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annie1971
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oreolucca1
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I would go with a gravity blanket or weighted blanket as some people call them. I got one for my daughter who has ptsd and barely sleeps. She weights about 125 I got her the 15 pound one. She reports sleeping much better longer and deeper. Good luck

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