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I've slept with a fan running for as long as I can remember. I tried to break that habit this weekend. The first night went great actually, but each night since progressively worse until I had to turn it back on last night because I could not sleep at all.
The fan is a little too loud though, and kind of unnecessary. Do any of you use any kind of white noise to help you sleep? Radio and TV are no good. I need something pretty subtle to help me make it through the night with a good night of sleep.
Any suggestions? Real ones of course. Thanks.
The fan is a little too loud though, and kind of unnecessary. Do any of you use any kind of white noise to help you sleep? Radio and TV are no good. I need something pretty subtle to help me make it through the night with a good night of sleep.
Any suggestions? Real ones of course. Thanks.
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I sometimes need some background noise to rest. Household noises are too distracting - kids, dog, etc.
If you have a smartphone or tablet, you could use something like the following app, which has been helpful to me at times:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mizusoft.relaxandsleep
It has a nice variety of sound effects.0 -
I've used a fan for a long time. If it helps you sleep, I wound't call it unnecessary. If it's too loud, get a quiter one. They even make little white noise machines for just this purpose.0
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I use an app on my Android phone called "White Noise Lite". It has all kinds of white noise sounds you can use. I use one called "crickets" which basically sounds like you are camping out.
The cool thing is, if you travel, you always have the same white noise, no matter where you sleep.0 -
I have used a fan for as long as I can remember. I would agree with the PP - if it's too loud, get a quieter one or just turn that one down to a lower level.
If I am somewhere & don't have a fan available, sometimes I will leave the fan in the bathroom running to have some sort of noise.0 -
I use a big noisy fan pointed at my head! Love it! Sleep like a baby!0
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I have slept with a little fan forever and will never stop. It helps me sleep. I see no reason in stopping.0
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I have used a fan for years, just find one that is more quiet than the one you have. I also like the soft flow of air, so just a white noise machine wouldnt work for me.0
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If I am somewhere & don't have a fan available, sometimes I will leave the fan in the bathroom running to have some sort of noise.
Me too. But I always try to make sure to bring my fan with us to hotels or where ever but If I forget it, I will try to leave some kind of fan on.0 -
Dohm-DS Dual Speed Sound Conditioner by Marpac
This is the best thing!!!! I love it0 -
I have to have "noise"....but not TV or radio. I bought a sleeping machine from JC Penny...Actually bought 3 at the same time - thru the catalog. It is great..just what I need to sleep. When I travel, I use the white noise app on my smart phone...not as good - but it works.0
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I've used a fan for white noise AND because I like cool air on my face. I'm bundled up from my neck down, but I like cool breeze on my face. I tried to skip in on vacation and was wickedly tired all week because I didn't have it!! Lesson Learned!0
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i sleep with the fan on and i have one on my alarm that has chimes i fall asleep to that.0
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just my husbands horrible snoring....0
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Computer on my desk has fans that run most of the time, it's just enough to break the silence.0
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Like others have said, there are all sorts of Apps for smart phones or tablets. There are also "Noise Machines" you can buy. I have one from Homedics (I bought it at Bed, Bath, & Beyond several years ago). I initially purchased it when I was in college and worked nights in the summer (11 PM to 7 AM), and it helped to drown out the sounds of the neighborhood kids playing while I was trying to sleep. Now I use it in my classroom during Journal Writing time.
ETA: I think I paid around $20 for it. It has 6 "sounds" and a volume control. It also has a timer, but I've never used it with the timer.0 -
I use:
http://www.amazon.com/Conditioner-Marpac-formerly-Sleepmate-980A/dp/B000KUHFGM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1352816028&sr=1-1&keywords=sleep+mate
It uses a fan inside that you can adjust the pitch by twisting the base and top to adjust the air flow and change the sound. Unlike the digital ones it uses real air noise which I find to be more natural... It doesn't act like a fan at all it just makes noise.
I bought an outlet adapter I plug it into that is turned on and off with a wireless switch that looks like a lightswitch. I put it on the wall where I can reach from bed and turn it on when I'm ready to go to sleep. So you never see the white noise machine and I still get the white noise.
When I'm on the go I use the iOS app "Ambiance" and it has a sleep mate sound you can download.
I don't see a problem with using white noise to sleep. No need to kick the habit in my mind.0 -
I've slept with a fan running for as long as I can remember. I tried to break that habit this weekend. The first night went great actually, but each night since progressively worse until I had to turn it back on last night because I could not sleep at all.
The fan is a little too loud though, and kind of unnecessary. Do any of you use any kind of white noise to help you sleep? Radio and TV are no good. I need something pretty subtle to help me make it through the night with a good night of sleep.
Any suggestions? Real ones of course. Thanks.0 -
This isn't the most practical option for the sole purpose of white noise, but I just run the filter to my fish tank.0
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I have a little desk fan on the floor next to my bed. I was on sleeping pills for years and finally got off them in the summer and found that the fan helps a lot. It doesn't bother my boyfriend at all. Why is it unnecessary? Is it bothering someone? If not, I don't see why you should stop using it.0
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I need white noise most nights and I use Sound Oasis. I love it because you have a choice of 6 different sounds and you can also buy different sound cards. I have lived alone most of my life and other people's noises drive me batty so when I have company I use the Sound Oasis AND a fan.0
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