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michele3873
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Joined: 16 Feb 2013
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Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:24 am  |
Over the last few years I have started to notice lines and wrinkles forming which are totally related to me being a stomach sleeper. I am determined to break myself of the habit and switch to sleeping on my back but haven't had any luck so far and am in desperate need for some tips/advise.
I have tried different pillows (crescent shaped pillows, neck roll pillows, pillows under the knees, buckwheat pillows, etc.). It is almost impossible for me to fall asleep on my back. I lay awake for hours and hours. If and when I eventually fall asleep on my back (there are nights I give up because I have to get sleep) I wake in the morning only to find myself buried face down in my pillow with all other pillows on the floor.
Does anyone have any other tips on what I can do to help me switch and STAY sleeping on my back? I am finding it impossible to control what I do once I fall asleep because I am not really conscious of what I am doing at that point.
You would think pain would cure the issue but a few years ago I dislocated my shoulder and had my arm in a sling for several weeks. I would eventually fall asleep on my back only to wake in the middle of the night to find myself laying on my arm, my shoulder hurting and my arm falling asleep.
Aside from a time when I was 12 and had to wear orthodontic head gear to bed I don't think there has been any other time that I physically could not sleep on my stomach or side. I surely don't want to get braces just to become a back sleeper. But I am desperate for ideas of what I can do to control what I do once I fall asleep. You'll laugh but I actually thought of strapping my legs and arms down in bed with restraints or wearing some sort of belt with a sharp object that would poke me if I rolled onto my stomach. Crazy right? But I really think I would lay on pins and needles if I could tolerate it...that's how much my body prefers sleeping on my stomach.
I will admit that we have a firm mattress - which I am sure doesn't help, but my husband is a stomach sleeper as well and we were having back issues when we had a softer mattress so we got a firmer one about 5 years ago. He has no desire to switch his sleeping position so mattress shopping may be a challenge in the future. Not looking forward to that. |
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Sat Feb 16, 2013 12:47 pm |
I start out on my back and then generally go to a side.
Can you sleep on your side at all? It is healthier for your back.
I use satin/silk pillow cases and this seems to help the wrinkle facial issues.
It is frustrating because you need to sleep. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:53 pm |
Very helpful of you CookieD 
I am a side sleeper but have been trying to sleep on my back for ages. This past week I have been staying with my mum and sleeping on a bed with a very soft mattress. I have actually found I can sleep on my back with this mattress so am thinking that success with sleeping on back is pretty mattress related... |
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Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:05 am |
| Except....one problem with back sleeping...SNORING! I have to make hubby turn over multiple times at night because he snores if he is on his back. I have also woken myself up snoring if I lay on my back. |
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