takes ages to drop off - Sleep Disorders Message Board

tracey2775 · 06-11-2003, 05:47 PM

why is it that if i lay down on my settee with the tv on and parents chatting, i fall asleep withing minutes and sleep fantastic. when i go to bed though where its nice and comfortable, quiet and dark, it takes me at least 3 hours to fall asleep and then im waking up every hour?

blackbarf · 06-11-2003, 06:41 PM

Hi Traci,

I would say that it is because the comfort and protoction afforded by your parents far outweighs any material comforts that are provided by a good matress. Its the bogeyman! Confront yours if you can and you may find unassisted sleep more comfortable. I used to take a while going to sleep, if you can here aggressive noises that it is to be expected, they would only wake you from transitory sleep. When I experienced such sleep schedules I resorted to making myself more tired, also sleeping/eating habits can help.

Hope some of this makes sense.