Who Sleeps With A Snorer??

[Smowball]

Am really struggling now - yes I know he can’t help it, but it’s getting worse and worse, it’s absolutely deafening. How he doesn’t wake himself up I do not know! and I’m sick of having to go into the spare room for some relief. Not even sure why I’m posting this as there isn’t really an answer, just to offload really x

[aelmpvw]

ear plugs help my doris . . .

[jackthehat]

Perhaps he has some underlying health concerns which need addressing?

Mrs JtH snores on occasion; she counters this character flaw by insisting that I do, too. Pah! As if..... :o)

[Smowball]

He’s overweight, but always has been.

[maggiebee]

I was married to a snorer but | have always been a very sound sleeper. Just so long as I was asleep first he could snore to his heart's content. My family say a brass band could march through my bedroom and I wouldn't waken!

[MallyJ]

It is time for him to move to the spare room not you. When he loses weight and stops snoring then you could think about him moving back. There really is nothing to say that couples should share a bedroom and some find that inviting their opartner in to their bedrrom for a conjugal visit very ... um..... exciting.

[Smowball]

That’s half the problem, I’m such a light sleeper. But he still snores really badly.

[Smowball]

I actually don’t have a clue what he weighs lol. I’ve asked but he says he doesn’t know ( don’t believe that lol).I guess it, just going on his size next to me

[barry1010]

His weight is definitely a factor. If you haven't already, get a decent bed and bedding in the spare room and one of you move in to it. Make it as comfortable as your main bedroom. Lack of sleep has a big impact on physical and mental health, not to mention your relationship.

[roopower]

Are you sure he doesn't suffer from sleep apnoea? The two often go hand in hand. Have you ever noticed he stoos breathing for a second or two or snorts and wakes himself up?

[Apc2604]

I was married to a snorer for years. The walls would shake! Then he had a heart attack, changed his routine, ate more sensibly, drank more sensibly and took more exercise. He has never been more healthy than he is now at 74 and the snoring stopped. But I wouldn't recommend a heart attack fright to stop snoring. Losing weight definitely was the answer!!!

[davebro]

I snore but as I'm single it doesn't usually disturb others.

If I find myself sharing a room e.g. on holidays I have used a somni snoreguard gum shield which seems quite effective if you can tolerate it. Chinstrap devices may also help.

But losing weight and improving the breathing (yoga breathing exercises) are probably the best solutions.

[Smowball]

I have never known someone sleep so deeply. He can literally be sat on bed wide awake having a conversation, then say ‘right good night’, put his head on the pillow and is snoring within 30 seconds. The first time he did it I actually thought he was pretending. It’s just bizarre - literally like turning a light off.

[Apc2604]

My OH is the same Smow. Gets in bed, head on pillow, straight to sleep! Or sits on sofa and does the same. Doesn't dream and goes into a deep sleep and doesn't rouse easily. Me I wake up numerous times in the night, shallow sleep and have vivid dreams or nightmares. Any little noise or light wakes me up.

[Smowball]

He’s only 49. And bizarrely is never ill but going on his size sat nxt to me I would guess he’s at least 18 stone. But how do you delicately tackle someone’s weight with them when they’re never ill and seem perfectly healthy?

[piggynose]

My wife also snores, and she isn´t overweight, quite slim actually. We´ve lived together now for about 11 years, but she only started snoring about 3 years ago. As its her flat(shes the owner)I always feel obliged to move to the spare room when it gets unbearable! She puts it down to shift work.

[Smowball]

The hilarious thing is (well NOT hilarious lol) is he says in the morning god you look shattered!! Erm I wonder why!!

[Apc2604]

I'm told I snore, but quite lightly. I think it because I suffer from post nasal drip.

Smow, my OH was never ill so a Heart Attack was an enormous shock to both of us. A real fright. He is now three stone lighter, with no beer belly at all. The good thing is that I lost weight as well, mainly through eating smaller portions. I could do with losing a bit more, but disability means I cant exercise any more :o( .

[Smowball]

Ohhhhhhhh, dare I ask what disability?? Maybe some gentle walking??

[Apc2604]

Smow, I have a genetic syndrome and suffer from Hypermobiliy Spectrum disorder. Over the years this has caused osteoarthritis in all my joints, plus internal problems like hernias. I need lots of joint replacements, but have declined. I can't face any more ops after having a shoulder replacement and other ops over the last few years. My movement is very restricted now. I rely on a rollator or a mobility scooter if we go out. I used to be a very active person and it's been really difficult to adjust. Lockdown hasn't helped!!

[Apc2604]

Mind you, I am happy to say that at least I haven't put any weight on during lockdown.