We're shopping for a new mattress and thinking about an Ikea mattress. Does anyone know how Ikea mattresses are compared to a brand name one like Sealy? Is there a difference in quality and/or price? We have to drive about 100 miles to get to an Ikea store vs 15 minutes for a Sleep America. Is it worth the trip?
posted by TorontoSandy on Nov 6, 2009 - 26 answers

I need to get up at 3:00 am. Can ambien help? [more inside]
posted by prunes on Oct 31, 2009 - 21 answers

How do I get better sleep on Cipralex/Lexapro? [more inside]
posted by hiteleven on Oct 25, 2009 - 14 answers

In heterosexual relationships, is there a side of the bed that men normally sleep on? Is there any kind of tradition behind it? Like, if you're standing at the foot of the bed looking at the pillows, are men supposed to sleep on the left or right side? My dad always slept on the left side. And myself, with my last girlfriend, I also slept on the left side. Am I unconsciously re-enacting some kind of old tradition as to what side I'm supposed to sleep on? [more inside]
posted by Sully on Oct 23, 2009 - 124 answers

How can I get going faster in the morning? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Oct 22, 2009 - 34 answers

I'm on what might be called a revolving sleep schedule, where I go to sleep and wake up about one hour later every day. This means every other week or so I sleep during the daytime. This seems to be my body's natural sleep rhythm. Right now I'm going to sleep at 7-8 AM and waking up at 3-4 PM. But on Sunday morning I need to GET UP at 7 AM, and be fully awake and refreshed for the entire day. In short, I need to completely reverse my sleep schedule in under three days. I've never been able to this, so I need fresh advice on how I might accomplish it. [more inside]
posted by fucker on Oct 22, 2009 - 11 answers

I can't sleep through the night anymore. Can I re-learn? And should I be worried about my sleep, given that I'm not tired? [more inside]
posted by decathecting on Oct 12, 2009 - 18 answers

How do I stop sleeping on my stomach? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Oct 11, 2009 - 12 answers

I have a new, strange work schedule, and my eating habits are making my sleep schedule go haywire. When and what should a person eat if they work from 3 pm to 10 pm, and want to be awake around 7 or 8? [more inside]
posted by acidic on Sep 29, 2009 - 7 answers

The Mayo Clinic and Central NS Sleep Apnea - has anyone had any experience there with any of the following: consultation, evaluation, treatment or just plain contact for informational purposes? [more inside]
posted by spicynuts on Sep 28, 2009 - 8 answers

My son's sleep schedule is all screwed up. How can I make it better again? [more inside]
posted by christinetheslp on Sep 26, 2009 - 11 answers

(Very) Cheap places to stay in Cambridge, MA, for about 7 nights? [more inside]
posted by paulesque on Sep 19, 2009 - 12 answers

Makeshift earplugs??? [more inside]
posted by kestrel251 on Sep 18, 2009 - 13 answers

Advice...I can't stay awake during my class lecture. How can i stay awake and cure my problem??? [more inside]
posted by loser8008 on Sep 16, 2009 - 21 answers

Is there such thing as "sleep groping", or am I just a perv? If yes, how can I stop it and how! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 14, 2009 - 32 answers

Why can't my Macbook Pro wake from a coma? [more inside]
posted by umbú on Sep 13, 2009 - 9 answers

"An hour of sleep before midnight is worth two hours after". Is there any science to back this up, or is it just an old wives' tale? [more inside]
posted by dorey_oh on Sep 10, 2009 - 18 answers

My five-month-old son has suddenly started crying in the middle of the night every hour or two, just as he did as a newborn. What gives? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Sep 3, 2009 - 17 answers

Does subliminal learning work? I'm at an intermediate level of french but since I'm leaving for France in a month I want to speed up the process a bit. I already do a lot of work (listening to RFI while I work, speaking whenever possible etc) but I figure if listening to podcasts while I sleep would help too then why not? [more inside]
posted by minicloud on Aug 31, 2009 - 18 answers

Yet another my-baby-can't-sleep question. We've tried every recommendation we've seen online or got from the pediatrician and nothing has worked. Need more ideas or reassurance that it's normal and will pass someday. [more inside]
posted by wolfkult on Aug 31, 2009 - 50 answers

Buying my first king sized mattress. What should I know? [more inside]
posted by ttyn on Aug 24, 2009 - 20 answers

Recommendations for an MD who can help with long-term sleep problems, (SE) WA state [more inside]
posted by queseyo on Aug 16, 2009 - 1 answer

I've just moved into a lovely apartment in Frankfurt, Germany, only to discover that my neighbor likes to play loud techno music on his stereo at 1 a.m. I don't speak German. Help? [more inside]
posted by doctorpiorno on Aug 14, 2009 - 16 answers

couples sleeping in separate bedrooms: how do you maintain intimacy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2009 - 22 answers

I have bad nightmares... [more inside]
posted by Neonshock on Aug 10, 2009 - 15 answers

For the past few months, I've been experiencing a lot of back pain during sleep and when I wake up. I've tried many solutions - sleeping on top of a bunch of blankets (to make my firm mattress softer), sleeping with a pillow between my legs (helps a little but not much, it seems), putting a towel under my hips, sleeping on my back, sleeping on my stomach, sleeping on my side. In a nutshell, I'm losing it and really could use some help. Anyone with a super-sensitive back who has found a comfortable way to sleep??? I have scoliosis, so that's one thing to keep in mind. Also, if one of the strategies I mentioned above worked for you, pleae don't hesitate to mention it - maybe you tried it in a different way than I did! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
posted by bross12 on Aug 7, 2009 - 22 answers

What is the best time to eat, nap, exercise and take caffeine when I have to stay up until 2:30 AM and want to be as alert and productive as possible during the evening? My alarm goes off at 9AM so napping is almost a must. [more inside]
posted by dinkyday on Jul 31, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I help my wonderful 18 month old girl to find her way to sleep? [more inside]
posted by BadMiker on Jul 30, 2009 - 18 answers

Please help me sleep. Please :( [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx on Jul 28, 2009 - 50 answers

How can I function well on less sleep? [more inside]
posted by HopStopDon'tShop on Jul 27, 2009 - 17 answers

What is the least amount of sleep you can do with, as an adult without feeling tired or sloppy or disoriented? And How to get the deepest sleep in those few hours? Any tips?
posted by inquisitive on Jul 26, 2009 - 38 answers

Has anyone tried the "wake up on time" pill and can comment on it's effects.
posted by bumper314 on Jul 23, 2009 - 19 answers

Am I meditating or is this something else? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Jul 22, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I make my office more comfortable so that I can take naps over lunch? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jul 21, 2009 - 29 answers

Have you ever switched from a waterbed to a more conventional mattress? What kind of mattress (innerspring, foam, etc.) did you switch to and are you happy about it? Conversely, would you never switch? [more inside]
posted by angiep on Jul 20, 2009 - 12 answers

I need some earplugs to block out rooster crows while I sleep. Help! [more inside]
posted by @homer on Jul 20, 2009 - 21 answers

My SO has a problem where her leg falls asleep completely in the middle of the night once or twice a week. Always the same leg (left) from the hip down. She's 40, healthy and doesn't have any other health problems. We've tried switching sides - and even got a new mattress. Any ideas?
posted by Dag Maggot on Jul 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Why am I always soo tired?? [more inside]
posted by happydude123 on Jul 13, 2009 - 25 answers

Hi. I try setting this Vista Dell laptop for sleep after 1 hour. It drops off...only to come right back on -- to restart. Insomniac computer! [more inside]
posted by noelpratt2nd on Jul 4, 2009 - 5 answers

I sleep on my side and every pillow I've had flattens after several weeks of use, or just collapses when I put my head in it. This causes my shoulder or back to hurt when I wake up. Is there any type of pillow that will stay firm for a while so I can sleep on my side comfortably? I've tried double pillows, folding a pillow in half, etc. but it never works out.
posted by tasty on Jun 29, 2009 - 32 answers

Hard medical evidence about sleeping on a hard, flat surface? [more inside]
posted by KMH on Jun 29, 2009 - 2 answers

I have been tossing around the concept of polyphasic sleeping for years now and the only thing that is stopping me from converting is this question. How would this affect my body? There seems to be no real mention on articles covering polyphasics of how this affects your body. Plenty say that you get enough sleep for your mind, although as I would like to form my own opinion on the mind part, my issue is that they are quick to say that the other "Five something" hours of non REM sleep are essentially wasted. My hypothesis is that you need these hours of downtime for your body itself to regenerate. If my hypothesis is correct is there any ways to ensure a rest like state for my body while in a waking cycle during full on uberman style polyphasics? Related Link [more inside]
posted by Chamunks on Jun 28, 2009 - 8 answers

I haven't slept in days, and I need to be completely alert for the next sixteen hours. Should I nap or push through? [more inside]
posted by doublehappy on Jun 28, 2009 - 16 answers

Drugs for trazodone-induced night-time priapisms? Or other drugs for sleep for which I probably won't develop a tolerance? (Somewhat NSFW.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 27, 2009 - 15 answers

Help me get up in mornings! [more inside]
posted by pakoothefakoo on Jun 27, 2009 - 33 answers

How did you split up nighttime newborn duties? [more inside]
posted by wolfkult on Jun 25, 2009 - 39 answers

How do I avoid crashing when I go out drinking? [more inside]
posted by mealticket on Jun 20, 2009 - 28 answers

Lately I sleep in the coffin or mummy position (elbows at sides, hands on chest, legs straight, ankles crossed) , no matter what size bed I'm in. How can I teach myself to relax and spread out? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on May 29, 2009 - 4 answers

I have a tough time waking up in the morning and it is making my wife crazy! How do I wake up before my wife while disturbing her as little as possible? [more inside]
posted by cmar618 on May 27, 2009 - 25 answers

If you are really exhausted from lack of sleep and stress, x say 2 months off and on, what's the best thing to do to get back in good shape? [more inside]
posted by sully75 on May 22, 2009 - 8 answers