How do you sleep?

[Jaro]

Some specific questions about your sleep and sleep schedule.
Be as detailed as you want in your answers.

What bedtime ritual, if any, do you have?
What time do you go to sleep?
What time do you wake up?
Who do you sleep with? Pets and stuffies also count for this.
What kind of bed do you have?
What kind and how many blankets and pillows?
What do you wear to bed?
In what position do you sleep?
What, if any, specific sleep habits or quirks do you have?
Describe what a perfect night, from getting into bed until getting out of it, would (hypothetically) look like.

 

[Cstelle]

I've had horrible sleeping problems for a long lime, and the past three (?) years I've had to use meds to be able to sleep. A couple of months ago I decided that I'm eating too many meds anyway, so it was time to get rid of the sleeping meds. *Sigh* Long story short: life changes, worries, catastrophes, sadness, stress... But because I'm a stubborn idiot I've stuck with my decision. I did a four-week app-based CBT-i programme, but because it didn't take i continued until just a week ago (13 weeks in all) when I gave up on it.

My problem isn't falling asleep - I'm dead tired all the time, so I'm in Slumberland in minutes - but I can't stay asleep... I don't typically get more than six hours per night, and even that in parts.

What bedtime ritual, if any, do you have? I bruff me teef (I don't know why I like to say it like that), I take my meds, I prepare the sleep apnea mask. In bed I select something on YouTube (on my bedside tablet) to cover my 24/7 356 tinnitus.

What time do you go to sleep? My rational functions start deteriorating at nine - because I've been up since sometime between four and five - but I guess I typically go to sleep at ten.

What time do you wake up? At one, three, four and five. It's actually pretty regular.

Who do you sleep with? Pets and stuffies also count for this. I haven't had any sleeping partners since Mr Owl and Baron J. of Elk moved to the wardrobe a couple of years ago.

What kind of bed do you have? A firm 80x200cm metal day-bed thing: IKEA's Fyresdal. I love it to bits! But the mattress(es) need to be renewed soon.

What kind and how many blankets and pillows? One duvet, one pillow. I don't know what to say about them... There was a time when I preferred low and soft pillows, now I want heavier, sturdier stuff. My duvet is warm in winter but somehow cool in summer. I don't know how they did that!

What do you wear to bed? When it's warm I often sleep naked. In winter I like short-sleeved and short-legged pyjamas, or (if my pyjamas are in the wash) boxers and a tee.

In what position do you sleep? I sleep on my back.

What, if any, specific sleep habits or quirks do you have? I keep waking up.

Describe what a perfect night, from getting into bed until getting out of it, would (hypothetically) look like. I go to bed and fall asleep - and stay asleep! - until morning.

 

[zeph]

Some specific questions about your sleep and sleep schedule.
Be as detailed as you want in your answers.

What bedtime ritual, if any, do you have?
What time do you go to sleep?
What time do you wake up?
Who do you sleep with? Pets and stuffies also count for this.
What kind of bed do you have?
What kind and how many blankets and pillows?
What do you wear to bed?
In what position do you sleep?
What, if any, specific sleep habits or quirks do you have?
Describe what a perfect night, from getting into bed until getting out of it, would (hypothetically) look like.

1. I always shower before bed, if that counts. I have psoriasis so cleaning the affected areas and applying my creams to them is generally what I do to avoid flankies all over my bed

2. Midnight, though I want to go to bed earlier

3. 8

4. A weighted stuffie

5. Kinda embarrassing but a twin bed. Hear me out: I’m barely 5 feet tall and it was free. My apartment is also tiny so it helps save space. Yes I can fit in a twin bed comfortably

6. Generally one quilt and two pillows but I have a separate winter blanket I add if it’s especially cold out

7. Old shirt and pajama pants. Sometimes socks to avoid a Reynolds situation with my toes during the winter.

8. Fetal

9. I can’t really think of any off the top of my head

10. Waking up with no joint/low back stiffness. That’s all I want

 

[deschut]

What bedtime ritual, if any, do you have?
>> I always check my alarms! (Although I often don't really need them). Not many other big rituals really...
What time do you go to sleep?
>> Usually between 11pm and midnight, although some people call me old - I guess that's still fairly normal!
What time do you wake up?
>>I sleep around 5-6 hours typically, so anywere between 5-6am. If i'm lucky a little longer but before 7am I'm definitely awake.
Who do you sleep with? Pets and stuffies also count for this.
>>Just blankets and pillow. When sleeping alone I become a mummy, and roll myself into the blankets usually!
What kind of bed do you have?
>>A rather big 2 person bed (King size I guess would be the reference - 2m x 2.20m?), I do sleep on one side usually
What kind and how many blankets and pillows?
>>One blanket, 3 pillows. Interestingly if I can't sleep I cuddle up with the pillows (pretend it's a person hahahaha)
What do you wear to bed?
>>Just boxers usually
In what position do you sleep?
>>On my side, most often on my left side - typically facing the edge of the bed (in a 2 person bed, on one side)
What, if any, specific sleep habits or quirks do you have?
>>I do snore... at times, which isn't great!
Describe what a perfect night, from getting into bed until getting out of it, would (hypothetically) look like.
>>I typically easily sleep in, no trouble falling asleep. When I hit a pillow - I sleep (.... I also can't watch movies in bed for that reason!)

 

[Butterfly]

I don't ... apparently ....

 

[The Brat Princess]

What bedtime ritual, if any, do you have?

I wish... No, I have none, never has worked.

What time do you go to sleep?

When I start to feel I am about to fall asleep, sometimes after. (As in I fall asleep at my desk etc. then move to bed.)

What time do you wake up?

3-5 times through the sleep for various reasons. Then whenever my body decides sleep is done

Who do you sleep with? Pets and stuffies also count for this.

Multiple stuffies

What kind of bed do you have?

Ohh you know, a normal one. 100 or so mattresses, I think there might be a pea somewhere between them.

What kind and how many blankets and pillows?

3 blankets 2 pillows. Though not all used if not needed.

What do you wear to bed?

Skin.

In what position do you sleep?

The one I land in. I roll in my sleep so honestly makes no difference

What, if any, specific sleep habits or quirks do you have?

Sleep walking (rare, but happens), sleep talking, sleep screaming (also rare, but happens) apparently, sleep laughing too

Describe what a perfect night, from getting into bed until getting out of it, would (hypothetically) look like.

I wish I knew... I wish I knew.

 

[snoek]

Some specific questions about your sleep and sleep schedule.
Be as detailed as you want in your answers.

What bedtime ritual, if any, do you have?

In an ideal world it would be brushing my hair, brushing my teeth, and saying good night to my guinea pigs... In the real world it is 50/50 brushing my teeth... Giving guinea pigs food... Spending a few hours being horny.. sleep..

What time do you go to sleep?

Ehh, this week it has pretty consistently been between 12pm-1am, but when i dont have collage it often ends up a few hours later..

What time do you wake up?

Most collage days between 6:30-7:30

Who do you sleep with? Pets and stuffies also count for this.

In sleep with blåhaj, djubgelskog, SKOGSDUVA, BLÅVINGAD, GOSIG RÅTTAx5 and a white horse plushie (the other once are all IKEA plushies )

What kind of bed do you have?

Same bed I had when I was 2! So a single bed 80x220 cm. Its the old version of the ikea minnen
Edit: I found a picture of it online, even with the same bedding in first got it with

What kind and how many blankets and pillows?

I have two blankets, one thicker than the other, and I sleep with 6 pillows... Yes, I also don't know how I still fit on my bed with all the big plushies and pillows...

What do you wear to bed?

Usually my underwear and a shirt

In what position do you sleep?

Usually on my side and curled up, but I believe I change position really often...

What, if any, specific sleep habits or quirks do you have?

Hmm don't know, sure I do tho

Describe what a perfect night, from getting into bed until getting out of it, would (hypothetically) look like.

Fresh bedding on my bed, my room is nice and cold, blankets are nice and fluffed up, I get in, find the perfect position to lay in, don't lay awake for long, then after a good long sleep wake up, not by an alarm, the sun shining in my room, my clothes laying next to me in the order I put them on, and some nice cozy socks and then, most important, I get out of bed easily instead of lazing around when I don't want it...

 

[Jaro]

Some specific questions about your sleep and sleep schedule.
Be as detailed as you want in your answers.

What bedtime ritual, if any, do you have?

I get into bed about 2 hours before I sleep, just to scroll Reddit and KW and watch YouTube. I rarely read a book in bed. I find that more comfortable to do in a chair.

What time do you go to sleep?

10 pm pretty much always.

What time do you wake up?

It varies but usually around 5 am. Rarely later. More often earlier. I never set an alarm.

Who do you sleep with? Pets and stuffies also count for this.

Nobody.

What kind of bed do you have?

A single bed. Its actually the same bed frame I had in my teens.
As I have a great mattress (yes that does get changed) and probably will never sleep with anyone, I see no reason to change it.

What kind and how many blankets and pillows?

I have a feather 'convertible' blanket that I can double in winter. I have just one pillow.

What do you wear to bed?

Absolutely nothing. If its very very cold I -might- wear a t-shirt, but that's very rare (thinks to my insulating blanket) and I prefer to avoid it.

In what position do you sleep?

On my side, stretched out straight like a log.

What, if any, specific sleep habits or quirks do you have?

I almost always keep my feet sticking out from the covers. Feels better that way and my feet almost never get cold.
I even do this in winter and my bedroom window is always open. Unless its like super cold and than I don't.

Describe what a perfect night, from getting into bed until getting out of it, would (hypothetically) look like.

My start of the night is already quite good, I would not change it. Ideally I would sleep about 8 hours without waking up in between.
I'd also like to be able to sleep in if I want to.
In a perfect world I would be woken up by a blowjob after which a fresh breakfast is ready and waiting for me.

 

[kitty4]

What bedtime ritual, if any, do you have?
Hubby and I watching American Dad/Family Guy/Simpsons while having ice cream.

What time do you go to sleep?
When I go to bed depends on how early I need to get up the next day, but usually 11pm-12am.
When I go to sleep is when my head hits the pillow haha

What time do you wake up?
When hubby gets up at 4:30am, then again at 8/9am

Who do you sleep with? Pets and stuffies also count for this.
With hubby.

What kind of bed do you have?
Queen

What kind and how many blankets and pillows?
Two pillows, and one or two regular blankets - a weighted blanket if it gets cold.

What do you wear to bed?
Leggings and sometimes tank top.

In what position do you sleep?
I'm a side sleeper, both sides, but mostly on my right.

What, if any, specific sleep habits or quirks do you have?
While falling asleep: I twitch....dramatically hahaha
While asleep: I snore, and have been told that I talk.

Describe what a perfect night, from getting into bed until getting out of it, would (hypothetically) look like.
Sleeping solid through the night would be amazing.

 

[KinkKitten]

What bedtime ritual, if any, do you have?
I usually ignore all rational indicators to go to bed. =^-^=

What time do you go to sleep?
2-3am! Gotta get those four or five hours!

What time do you wake up?
7.30am! To the sound of music!

Who do you sleep with? Pets and stuffies also count for this.
Reginald. My stuffed wolfie. Obviously.

What kind of bed do you have?
Double!

What kind and how many blankets and pillows?
One winter tog duvet and one million pillows.

What do you wear to bed?
Depends on the rules =>->=

In what position do you sleep?
Inverted pretzel.

What, if any, specific sleep habits or quirks do you have?
I can only sleep when the moon is in the third section of scoprio. (What I mean is I dont sleep well.)

Describe what a perfect night, from getting into bed until getting out of it, would (hypothetically) look like.
Bed. Pass out. Do not wake until the morning after 7.5 hours sleep. Then I am all powerful.

 

[Rainy13]

Some specific questions about your sleep and sleep schedule.
Be as detailed as you want in your answers.

What bedtime ritual, if any, do you have?

No such ritual - I get sorted for bed, take meds, I put on an audiobook or some documentary to stop any overthinking while I settle down

What time do you go to sleep?

It varies - recently it’s by around 9pm because I’m flat exhausted no matter how much I sleep but sometimes I stay up too late

What time do you wake up?

6, I have an alarm for work which usually I don’t need as I automatically just wake up at 6ish but I am needing it now. - alarm unless @deschut is driving to work and calls me and then he has a roulette of if I wake up grumpy or happy

Who do you sleep with? Pets and stuffies also count for this.

I have stuffies but I don’t always sleep with them, if I’m away from home I always have a stuffie though

What kind of bed do you have?

Standard double bed nothing fancy

What kind and how many blankets and pillows?

So I have a king sized duvet - why would I pick less covers just because my bed is small? I like being able to roll up int a big cocoon. I have 2 pillow in either side of the bed and I have some scatter cushions depending on what’s comfortable I alternate between pillows and cushions.
Also a weighted blanket I have mostly over the top of my body so my legs can fidget but I’m still squished. On and an electric blanket under the sheet for extra warms.

What do you wear to bed?

Varies, sometimes I’ll wear full PJs sometimes and oversized t shirt and sometimes nothing

In what position do you sleep?

Foetal position on my Right side usually

What, if any, specific sleep habits or quirks do you have?

I sometimes sleep talk - @deschut can confirm and also twitch

Describe what a perfect night, from getting into bed until getting out of it, would (hypothetically) look like.

Hot shower, freshly smooth legs, fresh cosy pjs, completely fresh bedding all crisp, incense burning in the background, a good audiobook, a small storm outside, electric blanket toasting the bed and a weighted blanket over my chest. And I stay that way till I wake up to natural daylight ready to be a menace