Have you ever had sleepless nights while your roommate keeps snoring with a pretty brutal force?
Living at a college dorm can be fun but also exciting depending on how well you get along with your roommates. What if your roommate snores? As a student, you will need a full-rest sleep for being attentive the next day in class. Bad sleeping habits lead to many health issues as well as chronic mental fatigue.
There are also chances that you might have a strained relationship with your roommate due to their snoring. Helping your roommate with solving the problem of snoring will go a long way to improving sleep for both of you. I am here to tell what I found out about snoring and how I helped my roommate to get rid of snoring altogether.
Snoring roommates can be frustrating to deal with. You might be waging between smothering them with the pillow and waking them up. There are other things you can do about this problem. I assume that you have already ruled out the earplug and music as these are not entirely effective with drowning out the snoring sounds. You can reclaim your sleep and sanity with the following steps:
Understanding the Issue
I admit that sleepless nights lead to groggy mornings. However, the first step is understanding that your roommate isn’t snoring to annoy you, as this is something they don’t really have control over. Instead of unleashing your pent-up frustration, opt for bringing out the issue in a gentle way. Remember, they are not doing it on purpose. The best thing to do is to explore the problem and its solution together.
What are the Possible Solutions?
There are some excellent products in the market, i.e., nasal strips, sleep connection, sleep apnea mask, etc., that help in curbing down the snores. You will have to find out what solution will work for your roommate. As far as my roommate is concerned, the sleep connection worked best for him. Let’s explore these products together:
1. Sleep Connection: This anti-snoring wristband helped my roommate with controlling his snores. This device detects whenever the wearer is snoring and sets off an electric shock of low intensity to the skin. The light electric jolt causes them to wake up and change their position if they are sleeping on their back. The power of the electric shock is adjustable.
2. Sleep Apnea Mask: Snoring is also caused by a condition known as sleep apnea caused by breathing difficulty. Sleep apnea can be quite expensive, and your roommate might be unwilling to get one. This mask helps in providing relief with the potentially dangerous breathing difficulty that causes snoring. Research shows that patients using CPAP masks and machines were reportedly feeling better and were experiencing better sleep.
3. Nasal Strips: these strips are as comfortable to wear as the sleep connection device. These strips are attached to the nose as simple adhesive strips. These strips are specifically made to relieve nasal congestion so that snoring can be eliminated.
4. Air Purifier: in case of nasal congestion and breathing difficulties, you can also try an air purifier. Sometimes snoring gets triggered by specific allergies and air pollution. Irritants cause the upper airways to get inflamed, which causes snoring due to a stuffy nose.
5. Specialist Pillows: sleeping on the back causes snoring. If your roommate is habitual of resting on his/her back, it is best to get them one of these specialist pillows. These pillows are specifically designed to encourage sleeping on the side. Side-sleeping is one of the best ways to eliminate snoring. The ridges on this pillow can be the solution to reduce snoring.
6. Smart Nora: this smart device is another way to manipulate the position of the pillow. This device includes an inflatable expander that is placed underneath the pillow. After detecting snoring sounds, the expander gets inflated, which causes the head to move. This device is explicitly manufactured for the front, back, and side sleepers. It is also for those who seep with their mouths open. People who cannot tolerate masks and strips can use this device to control their snoring.
See the Doctor…
Snoring is often a temporary issue that can stem from some underlying cause, i.e., blocked nose, tiring day, alcohol consumption, etc. But, if your roommate is snoring every night, it might be an indicator of a chronic medical issue. For instance, chronic snoring can be an indicator of severe health issues, such as a deviated septum or even obesity.
If such is the case, the above-mentioned remedial products won’t fix their snoring. If none of them works, it is better to pay the doctor a visit. Remain patient and gentle while convincing your roommate to see a doctor. Be reminded that none of this is their fault or in their control. In fact, there is a fair chance that before sharing their room with you, they haven’t been aware of their snoring habit. Make sure to be considerate while addressing their snoring.
