And Those Around You
There is no question that snoring can affect the quality of the sleep of the snorer and those around them. One proven fact about snoring is that if you put a snorer and a non-snorer together, the snorer will fall asleep first.
Well meaning people have claimed that I snore. Well they are horribly, horribly wrong. I also leave the bathroom smelling like a field of wild flowers after a summers rain and my shower voice makes the angels cry. I also follow Adam’s* advice: “I reject reality and substitute one of my own.”
About a quarter of adults snore occasionally. Well that means that three quarters of you are perfect. Isn’t that special.
Men also rein supreme in snoring. A scientific study costing the equivalent of the gross national product of Latvia, or the gas bill for an hour of cruising on Paul Allan’s yacht, has proved this. They also could have just asked any woman.
Snoring can be worse if the snorer is overweight, elderly or abuses alcohol or drugs (or is related in any way to Keith Richards).
If you are a heavy snorer you should see your doctor to see if there is a physical reason why all the siding of your house has fallen off.
There are a few things a snorer can try:
- if overweight, loose some pounds (kilos, eh)
- avoid alcohol or drugs at bedtime
- sleep on your side – place pillows behind you
- use a vaporizer or humidifier to increase the humidity of your bedroom
- quit smoking
- reduce your intake of milk, cheese and bread if mucus build up is a problem
- you could get laser therapy – ask your doctor
If you are a bed partner of a snorer you can:
- get used to it
- wear ear plugs
- go to another room to sleep
Some couples are installing a sound proof retreat room for the non-snorer to go to. It’s like a “safe room” but more comfortable and better than trying to get to sleep next to a jack hammer.
* Adam Savage, MythBusters (on 19 times a day)
This may sound weird but I find the sound of snoring relaxing lol. When I was growing up, my parents were remodeling the attic so I could have my own room. So for a long time, I slept in a sleeping bag on the floor of my parents room. Let me say that my father has the loudest snore I've ever heard. I mean if the tvs are off and Im not speaking…If I listen I can hear him lol. Ive grown accustomed to snoring, so my partner is lucky. She snores quite loud. Nothing compared to my father tho. She tells me that I snore as well…but according to her, I sound like a whistle. Im getting off track lol. I guess I just wanted to share that hearing her snore actually comforts me and allows me to fall asleep faster.
Whatever works!
We advise treatment for snoring as oposed to sleeping in separate rooms. My wife however would say separate houses. I am a sleep therapist and tried the nose strips. Wow that was a waste of money snores come from throat not nose in most cases. CPAP for me.