Saturday 9: How Do You Sleep

Saturday 9: How Do You Sleep

1. How long do you sleep each night?

Anywhere from 4 hours to 9.  lol  I have found that I need 8.5 hours to be fully functional.  No more, no less.  It used to be that I only needed 5 or 6.  Such it is...getting older.  ;)

2. Do you fall asleep easily?

No.  It takes me hours to fall asleep.  Unless I'm just dead tired...but that doesn't happen very often.

3. Do you fall asleep at times not in your bed?

Not really.  Every now and then, I can nap on the couch...but usually, no.  Usually, I'll just go to my bed if I'm that tired.

4. Do you listen to music or use “white noise” to sleep?

I listen to music and I have a fan on.  I can sleep without either, but I like to have them on.

5. Do you sleep through the night or get up a couple of times?

Usually I wake up.  It's not very often that I sleep continuously.  But, I don't usually get out of bed...I just try to fall back asleep.  I got through periods of insomnia sometimes too, which is awful.

6. Do you have trouble sleeping away from your own bed?

Yes.  I can usually get to sleep for a little while, but it's not a good rest.

7. Do you need an alarm clock to get you up?

I set one, but I usually wake up before it.

8. Do you ever take medication to help you sleep?

No.  I just don't like the idea of that.  I sleep better when I'm on a schedule and I eat right.  I just need to stay on top of those things.

9. Do you/have you slept with pets?

Sure.  My dogs sleep with my sometimes, but they actually prefer to be in the living room.  It's their choice.  I think they like to be able to watch the front door and all the bedrooms while they rest...guard doggies.  ;)  But, if it's storming, they are with me.  No doubt.  And they cuddle as closely as possible.  Those are nights when it's difficult to get comfortable.  lol