Chapter 24
FROM DEAR DEBBIE DRAFTS FILE
Dear Debbie,
Debbie, I am exhausted! My husband snores like a dang chainsaw!
I swear, I haven’t had one full night of sleep since the day we said, “I do”!
Every night, it’s the same deal. He falls asleep in two seconds flat, and that’s when the gosh darned racket starts.
I have to lie awake and listen to what sounds like a grizzly bear giving birth right next to me!
I’ve tried it all! Earplugs, giving him a little nudge (or not so little shove), and nothing works! If I don’t figure out what to do soon, I’m going to have to pack up and sleep in the bathtub! Do you have any advice to save my sanity?
Sleepless in Hingham
Dear Sleepless,
Snoring is a very common problem in adults, especially men. It’s been estimated that one-quarter of all people snore on a regular basis! And of course, it’s a big problem for the partners they sleep with.
There are several things your husband could do to reduce his snoring. Regular exercise and reduced alcohol intake can help with snoring. Weight loss can also be helpful. Also, side sleeping is less likely to result in snoring, so if your husband sleeps on his back, tell him to roll over!
If none of that works or your husband doesn’t want to do anything to reduce his snoring, there’s a little trick that’s 100 percent effective:
The next time your husband wakes you up from his snoring, take your pillow off the bed, and hold it over his face.
Then with your hands, apply medium to firm pressure over the center of the pillow.
The noise level may briefly intensify, but I guarantee that within five minutes, the snoring will have stopped. Permanently.
Happy sleeping!
Debbie