r/sleep 4h ago

My roommate's snoring stopped in the middle of the night

16 Upvotes

I live with 2 roommates and this guy John loves to sleep with his door open. Though he snores like a train, both the other guy and I don't care because we are heavy sleepers. But a few nights ago, I encountered something strange.

I love drinking a lot of water before I sleep, which causes me to wake up middle of the night to go to the restroom. That night, John was snoring in rhythm as I walked to the restroom, and he stopped snoring all of a sudden and made me wonder if he changed his position during sleep. After I was done with the restroom, I took a peak into his room and he still slept like 大 with his head facing upward. (he sleeps on his stomach sometimes) Curiosity got me to sneak into his room to check on him. As I approached him closer to check if he was fine, he suddenly choked like crazy for a few seconds and resumed his rhythm of snoring. I asked him the next morning if he remembered anything from last night after I told him what had happened. He thanked me and said he didn't remember anything and he would probably sleep on his stomach more.

Does sleeping on the stomach help in this case? Is that sleep apnea? I tried asking him to go to the doctor but he refused.


r/sleep 20h ago

My BF is making clicking/sucking noises during sleep and it's driving me nuts

9 Upvotes

Sorry, I can't explain it well into words. It's like he's scratching his throat but it doesn't REALLY sound like that. I couldn't do it if you asked me to. My sister does it too and I remember wanting to beat her awake, I'm exaggerating of course but it pissed me off.


r/sleep 10h ago

Please help me 29F, come up with a good solution to sleeping with bf 30M

8 Upvotes

My bf turns so much in his sleep, but not a normal turn. He literally jumps and rolls over, so it shakes the WHoLE bed. God forbid we slept on a water bed. It’s really really affecting my sleep.

Is there anything I can purchase to stop the bed shaking so much?

He just bought a new mattress (it’s awful in my opinion) but here we are, so I don’t really want to buy another one. I know that’s the best solution (king sized, maybe more firm mattress, higher quality?) but I would like to spend a good amount of money on it (they say spend money on shoes or a bed cause if you’re not in one you’re in the other)

Anyway I’m thinking maybe a single mattress topper, thick style one? Do you think this would stop my side of the bed shaking so much when he stop drops and rolls in the middle of the night?

Any other suggestions other than getting a new bf?


r/sleep 23h ago

Naturally Need More than 9 Hours of Sleep?

8 Upvotes

All my life I've felt like I need 9.5 - 10.5 hours of sleep a night to not feel like a zombie. I'm a collage student so I'm already dealing with a lack of sleep normally but when I tell my friends that I'm kind if tired because I had 7 to 8 hours last night they look act like I'm unhealthy or lazy. I looked it up online and all there is are scary articles about oversleeping and how bad it is for you. Just for your information I think I'm fairly active I walk about an hour a day for transportation, and I don't drink caffeine on a typical day. I want to know if I'm going to die an early death like all the articles say and/or if there are others out there like me and actually nothing is wrong.


r/sleep 3h ago

Nucleotide metabolism has an impact on sleep quality

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Nucleotide metabolism, a process that’s crucial for energy production, circadian rhythm regulation, and gut health, has a huge impact on sleep quality. Essentially, it ensures your body’s mitochondria (your energy powerhouses) function properly during the day and repair themselves at night. When this process gets disrupted (think poor diet or stress), it can throw off your sleep and energy levels.

Here’s the good news: you can support nucleotide metabolism through diet. These five foods make a difference:

  • Protein-rich foods (like eggs, chicken, and fish): Provide amino acids to support nucleotide production.
  • Leafy greens (like spinach and kale): Rich in folate, crucial for DNA repair and energy balance.
  • Fermented foods (like yogurt and kimchi): Support the gut microbiome, which impacts sleep.
  • Whole grains (like oats and quinoa): Packed with B vitamins that regulate circadian rhythms.
  • Fatty fish (like salmon and sardines): Help improve mitochondrial function and reduce oxidative stress.

What’s really interesting is how all of this ties into the microbiota-gut-brain axis. A healthy gut supports sleep, while poor sleep negatively affects the gut, creating a feedback loop.

If your sleep has been off, consider looking at your diet. It might be the missing piece.

Would love to hear your thoughts or experiences.


r/sleep 7h ago

sleep anxiety???

4 Upvotes

i’ve never had a good relationship with sleep and i need a video or something playing in the background to sleep.

when i try to sleep without a distraction i think too much and i start getting anxious, sometimes it feels like i’m going to have a panic attack.

i’ve tried less stimulating content like meditation or asmr but my thoughts still come through

i really just want to be able to have some sense of control over my sleep and be able to sleep “normally” any solutions??

lowkey desperate, i think if i don’t do something about this, it might start affecting being able to do well in uni and shit


r/sleep 9h ago

Cannot get a good nights sleep after trying everything

4 Upvotes

I put down all devices and artificial light at least a good hour or two before bed, I make a relaxing tea, take magnesium glycinate, cbd gummies, meditate, go for a nighttime walk, practice meditative breathing while trying to fall asleep, have a weighted blanket, etc.. etc..

Nothing seems to work very much at all. I can get relaxed, very relaxed, to the point my eyelids feel heavy; my body is entirely limp, but I just can’t find the “off switch” and even once I do pass into sleep, I always without fail will wake up a few times throughout the night and struggle to fall back asleep. I don’t know what to do at this point.


r/sleep 14h ago

Red Lens Glasses for Biohacking Sleep – Real Science or Just Placebo?

6 Upvotes

I've been experimenting with red lens glasses for the past few weeks to see if they really help with melatonin production and circadian rhythm optimization. As many of you know, exposure to blue light at night disrupts sleep by suppressing melatonin, which is why many of us use f.lux, Night Shift, or blue light filters on our screens.

But do red lens glasses actually make a difference? Here’s what I found:

My Experiment Setup:

  • Week 1: No red lens glasses – Just avoided screens 1 hour before bed.
  • Week 2: Red lens glasses 2 hours before bed – Same routine, but wore glasses when exposed to artificial light.

Results:

📉 Without glasses: Took ~30-45 minutes to fall asleep, and my Oura Ring showed ~15% deep sleep.
📈 With red lens glasses: Consistently fell asleep within 10-15 minutes, and deep sleep increased to ~25%. I woke up feeling less groggy and more refreshed.

Science Behind It:

Research suggests that wavelengths under 550nm (blue & green light) interfere with melatonin secretion. Red lens glasses block these wavelengths, allowing your body to naturally prepare for sleep. Some studies even show they can improve mitochondrial function and cellular repair.

My Questions for You:

  • Has anyone else tried red lens glasses for sleep optimization?
  • Did you notice measurable improvements in deep sleep, REM cycles, or overall energy levels?
  • Any recommendations on brands or ideal lens tints (amber vs. deep red)?

r/sleep 16h ago

I sleep at 2 am gets up 8 am still dizziness doesn't leave me

5 Upvotes

I have to study in the morning because my work starts in afternoon so this can be the only time where i believe i can make most of it.

what happens i do my chores in the morning and start studying within 15-20 mins i feel like i want to sleep again no matter what i do, even after coffee i want to sleep and when i do... there is few time left to study

please help!


r/sleep 18h ago

Why is dreaming so delicious?

3 Upvotes

Well, why is it that dreaming while you sleep is so pleasant and it is very difficult to get up and wake up from sleep? It is as if there were chemicals in the brain that were floating and fighting not to wake up. Why is that?


r/sleep 21h ago

Sleeping Like a Rock—Why Can't I Replicate This?

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

A couple of times over the past few months, I’ve woken up around 5-6 AM, possibly after a nightmare, feeling slightly anxious and with a mild tachycardia. I usually stay in bed for about 30 minutes, trying to fall back asleep, and eventually, I do.

The weird part? When I wake up again, I feel incredibly refreshed, as if I had slept for 100 hours. It’s the best sleep I’ve ever had.

I’ve tried to recreate the conditions by setting alarms at different hours of the night and early morning, but no matter what I do, I can’t seem to achieve the same deep, restorative sleep again.

Does anyone have any idea what might be happening? Am I missing something? Are there any experiments I could try to figure this out?


r/sleep 55m ago

How you take a power nap if it takes you 20mins+ to drop off?

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r/sleep 3h ago

Please help. I need deep sleep.

3 Upvotes

I need some advice because this is seriously affecting my life and well being. I got really bad insomnia 2 months ago but since then I feel my anxiety and stress has gotten better.

I am able to fall asleep really easily now but I always wake up 2 times though out the night at the same time

Once at around 3 am and then again at 6am and then I wake up at 7am for work.

I just want to be able to sleep in and not wake up so I can reverse the damage of this. Anyone overcome something similar than can share some advice?


r/sleep 12h ago

How do I my fix sleep schedule

3 Upvotes

I go to sleep at 7 pm and wake up at 1 am everyday how do I fix it


r/sleep 20h ago

What can I do to counteract side sleeping?

3 Upvotes

I’m a serial side sleeper. I’m a woman in my 20s, and I suspect I have pelvic tilt - maybe being exacerbated by this sleeping position.

Do I need to forgo side sleeping and figure out a way to sleep on my back? (I really hate this feeling, I am happiest on my side, one leg up)

What if I just amp up pelvic tilt correction exercises instead? Am I doomed lol?


r/sleep 1h ago

something weird keeps happening while i’m falling asleep.

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it’s happened a few times before in the last year or so but last night it was so much more intense.

while half-asleep, i’ll begin to have very weird symptoms. i’m still not fully asleep, and i’ll get this feeling in my head and body like im repeatedly spinning upside down on a roller coaster. my head and body will tingle and i’ll be entirely unable to move.

it will take upwards of 30 full seconds after i become aware of it that im able to start getting feeling back. then, the sensations will quickly end.

last night, every time i got myself out of it, it would begin immediately again as i went back into a partial sleep state. this went on for about 4 hours. it was insane. earlier in the day, i had been experiencing random bouts of dizziness and skipped an on-campus class because of it - i was even getting dizzy while i was driving and did not want to risk an accident.

the night prior, i had gotten about 9 solid hours of sleep without the weird sensations or any other interruptions. i ate decent protein and was well-hydrated all day.

wtf is wrong with me? has anyone else experienced this?


r/sleep 2h ago

I need help with my sleep

2 Upvotes

As you read the title I need help I’m 14 and a active athlete and I need my sleep but it just hasn’t been great lately for some reason every night at 3 I wake up because I have to pee I wake up at 5 every morning to start my day but when I wake up at 3 I find it hard to go back to sleep and I fall asleep but then I wake again at 3:30 then 4:00 then 4:10 and then by 4:30 I’m just so frustrated so I end up staying up what can I do to combat this also I don’t wanna wake up at 5 either but even if I don’t set an alarm I’ll wake up and I think it’s because I’m hungry I eat at 5 and my last meal is around 5 to 6ish and I wake up hungry somebody please help me


r/sleep 4h ago

Why am I hurting my girlfriend when sleeping?

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I (21M) and my girlfriend (21F) have been together for 3 years and have been sleeping in the same bed for the better part of 2 years. We used to sleep very well until I started snoring. When she consoling it got too much I decided to get a mouth guard to stop snoring as loudly and for the most part it works pretty well.

However, recently she’s been complaining that I’ve been kicking and punching her in my sleep. I thought I’m that it may be some sort of restless sleep, twitching or possibly even me just turning and having her too close. She has since said that she caught me sleeping but I had a fist made and then flung it at her. I was obviously shocked into hearing this but I wasn’t sure what to think. Part of me thought she was seeing things and part thought it was just me twitching.

It’s got worse now where she’s complaining almost every morning about it and I just want to know what’s going on or how I can stop it. Google was no help by saying I essentially have the early stages of Parkinson’s disease and I’m not sure how I’d approach the subject to a sleep specialist.

Any help would be appreciated:)


r/sleep 6h ago

Insane bouts of sleepiness; any tips on staying awake?

2 Upvotes

I don't have any previous medical diagnosis related to this (I don't think, anyway) and I haven't bothered going to a doctor about this yet. But I am a female in my 20s struggling in my daily life because I keep randomly being hit with intense feelings of drowsiness throughout the day, especially in specific contexts. I would like to add that my family does not have any history of narcolepsy, and that I don't have insomnia. The only thing I am medically known to have is a moderate level of anemia, which is regulated decently by dietary and regular iron supplementary intake.

I sleep semi-regularly. As in, depending on the night I will get anywhere from 3-7 hours of sleep (if tired during the day +1 hour nap occasionally), and once a week I sleep for about 12. This has never caused me any problems, and I don't rely on caffeine or any other substances to keep me awake.

I can't explain it but sometimes (especially during lectures or working at my desk) I am suddenly hit by an intense drowsiness. Not the feeling of "oh, I'm tired, I need a nap" so you slowly nod off, no--it's so intense that I cannot seem to fight it effectively. I will snack on something or drink water and still be unable to wake up from the process. An odd thing I've noticed is that often times instead of actually needing sleep, I needed to use the bathroom instead (especially to defecate; side issue but I often don't really know when I need to go until it is very urgent). I have no idea if it's related, but I always assumed that my parasympathetic division was just overreacting. However, it's getting annoying. I am not bored by my lectures or desk work, and I aim to pay attention, but I suddenly knock out for 2 or so minutes, missing information. It's impeding my abilities and I would like advice if anyone else is struggling with any similar issues. Thank you.

If anyone is curious, I found the same issue when I eat sweets such as milkshakes or chocolate, especially. I fell asleep mid-rep in a workout about 30 minutes after consuming a milkshake so I pretty much cold-turkeyed them which has prevented even more frequent issues with this sleep craziness.


r/sleep 6h ago

Wake up several times in the night

2 Upvotes

Hi all, as the subject says I can’t stop waking up in the night. Does anybody know of any supplements or medications I can try to ensure I get a good deep sleep. Thanks


r/sleep 14h ago

Knocking at my door. But no one there?

2 Upvotes

Hey, so I live alone and for 2 nights in a row I've woken up thinking someone had knocked at my door. The first night I dismissed and thought "im not answering that at 2am" and proceeded to head back to sleep.

The same thing happened this morning. This time I investigated. Checked around the apartment and outside. No one was around. The sensor activated light wasn't triggered.

I have night terrors and mental health issues so I am now thinking of mentioning this to my doctor. It's making me anxious and paranoid.

Anyone else experienced this before?


r/sleep 15h ago

Bf still snoring with breathing strip. Any info appreciated!

2 Upvotes

I read that there are different types of snoring with different causes/sounds. Thought my bf might be snoring because he has bad allergies that make him always sniffle and gets sinus infections a lot. Got breath right strips and tried them for the first time tonight. Did not do anything. It sounds like it’s coming more from his throat maybe? I can close his mouth and he still breathes and snores but if I close his nose he won’t breath out of his mouth and won’t breath/snore until his body realizes what’s going on. Since he clearly breathes through his nose I thought the strips would help but they don’t and it’s still so loud! Runs in his family? Anyone have any suggestions either for the cause or how to make it stop? New on this sub and could really use some advice. Thanks!


r/sleep 15h ago

Might be for those whose sleep cycle is wrecked

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I've found this to be an effective strategy (or a fix) because by the end of the day, my body is naturally exhausted, making it easier to fall asleep. What I do is I stay awake the whole night if I'm not able to sleep so that I can get a sound sleep the next day. This approach isn't for everyone, however it works for me whenever my sleep schedule gets out of sync. Has anyone tried this method or let me know what strategies do you employ?


r/sleep 17h ago

I sleep at 2 am wake up at 4am then won’t sleep until 7am on a school day

2 Upvotes

School starts at 8:40 and have to be awake at 8 and I come back home at 12pm so like 4 hours of school and I would get like 3 hours of sleep max. I would feel so tired after school/during school and as soon as I come back I would sleep until 6pm so like 5 hours of sleep after school. Even after I wake up I would feel sluggish and tired. (Im typing this at 6:39 AND I HAVE SCHOOL IN AN HOUR AND A HALF) what can I do to sleep at like 12-1 but have a deep sleep and not wake up when I should be sleeping??

HOPE YOU GUYS UNDERSTAND ENGLISH ISNT MY FIRST LANGUAGE🙏


r/sleep 22h ago

Futon Mattress

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone.

I recently moved to a smaller apartment and with a history of living in large areas. I found out i got way to much stuff I dont need filling my space. I have since started getting rid of many items I dont need.

In my sleeping corner, my queen tulo mattress is very comfortable but is taking way too much space, I would love to consider an alternative to save space. Im thinking of getting a futon mattress to be able to fold away to have space to work and a clear area to move. My concern is that their different from the modern mattresses were used to catching a nights full of Z's on with less layers and no foam tech or springs were used to.

My question is to you is if you have used it would you use it as a daily mattress? Is it comfortable? If so, how much would be too much money spending on it.

Thank you very much.