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careerbestie t1_iyf38vc wrote

When you find out let me know pls, my back's killing me

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BaldMayo t1_iyf3c23 wrote

Sleeping on the floor works for me after a long day at work

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Diflicated t1_iyf417v wrote

I'm not an expert, but my preference has always been a firm mattress, sleeping on my back. It's also important not to use your phone in bed. I keep it across the room from me now. When I get in bed at the end of the day, it's only to read a little and then go to sleep. I made this change a few months ago and it has helped a lot.

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[deleted] t1_iyf471k wrote

On the stomach with my head facing to the right

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maz-o t1_iyf4mjt wrote

Try different types of pillows. It does wonders when you find the right one for you

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SneakyDogGotYourSoul t1_iyf4prc wrote

It’s very specific, but… I sleep on my stomach with the left leg in the sitting in a chair position, right leg stretched out, head facing left. Somehow my hand reaches to my back to comfort myself to sleep.

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byoda t1_iyf5ozk wrote

Forget positioning; start playing sleep music, the ambient droning kind. If you get used to falling asleep to it, it'll get you relaxed for bed crazy fast.

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watchingsongsDL t1_iyf66ot wrote

Fetal position, on your side. Great if you have a bad lower back, you can feel the stretch when you curl into a ball.

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I_Like_Thanksgiving t1_iyf698k wrote

Personally, sleeping on my back makes me fall asleep way faster for some reason. Just feels more natural.

However, I’ve worked in the field of sleep medicine for like 9 years now, and sleeping on your back is a hot mess for many people. If you have obstructive sleep apnea, your sides or prone are typically way better for you respiratory-wise, neurologically, etc. than supine. Even if you think you’re getting a full night’s sleep, trust me…you’re probably not.

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Hamfiter t1_iyf7ui6 wrote

With the tv sleep timer set. I sleep terribly if I leave the tv on all night.

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catching_signals t1_iyf8av1 wrote

I have to be on my back and with my sheets tucked under my legs to fall asleep. I wish I could sleep on my stomach, though. I'd need one of those pillows with a face hole that hangs off the bed like a massage table has.

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watchingsongsDL t1_iyf8pul wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#833,797)

Yeah it’s a good idea to get yourself comfortable falling asleep on your back or side. The day may come when you will have to, sorry to be bearer the bad news. Try a body pillow, those are very comfy. I personally use a wedge pillow. Please take care of your back!

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mkmore4 t1_iyfb6lf wrote

Sleeping on your back with a pillow under your knees is supposedly the optimal resting position, but I can only ever fall asleep on my side, facing right with a pillow over my chest/stomach (spooning the pillow).

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Flaky-Fellatio t1_iyfcf5u wrote

Getting really into stretching and flexibility helped me so much. Basically every sleeping position is comfortable when you get really flexible. That's how dogs and cats lie in such ridiculous positions when they sleep.

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