<p>My roomate is good in every single other sense: good guy, not demanding and doesn't have any other disgusting habits. However, I can't sleep at night because every night he is ALWAYS snoring. I've had to sleep in other people's rooms but I'm beginning to sense that they don't really like it. WHAT AM I GOING TO DO!!!!!</p>
<p>Sometimes if you make a quieter sound nearby him, then he will stop snoring briefly (used to work for whenever one of my old roommates snored).</p>
<p>Buy a fan.</p>
<p>wear earplugs</p>
<p>You could get a sound machine, they will overide his snoring and give you a peacefull and relaxing noise. such as a waterfall or a beach setting. Ive slept with one for almost every day for my 20 years. very relaxing, makes you sleep better and longer.</p>
<p>Worth a shot</p>
<p>I have this model
<a href="http://www.homedics.com/prod/detail.aspx?ID=178%5B/url%5D">http://www.homedics.com/prod/detail.aspx?ID=178</a></p>
<p>Its pretty good for the price, not as good as my prior one which broke, but the company wnet out of business.</p>
<p>run about $20-$30 at sears, macys and other places.</p>
<p>There are nose strips that help snoring. Talk to him about it and ask him to purchase some.</p>
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<li><p>buy earplugs</p></li>
<li><p>buy pillows.</p></li>
<li><p>sound machine.</p></li>
<li><p>one reason snoring happens is because the person's sleeping in a wrong position. get him to wake up and lie face up. (i think it works cause my mum does this to dad).</p></li>
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<p>and if it doesn't work:</p>
<p>5: suffocate him with a pillow ;). joke!</p>
<p>earplugs---->tried, doesn't work. </p>
<p>I was thinking of transferring rooms or something. It isn't really something he can help anyways. But then again I honestly cant sleep at all every night. I've been getting like 2 hours anight and its unhealthy.
Maybe Ishould complain to the Don (or whatever they call them at your place).</p>
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<li><p>Don't let him drink. Alcohol makes snoring worse.</p></li>
<li><p>If he's overweight, get him to lose weight.</p></li>
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<p>I had a snorer for a roommate. I extend my sincerest sympathies! This guy snored AND chatted with himself in his sleep...loudly.</p>
<p>Oh man, those were not re****l nights.</p>
<p>This is a case where you might have to kill him...</p>
<p>Wow, this is my possible future nightmare.</p>
<p>lolll...i hope my roommate isn't like this when i go off to college</p>
<p>Roll him around. When one's sleeping position changes he usually stops snoring.</p>
<p>my one friend did that...i'd push her then she'd stop for 10 seconds, then go back to snoring.</p>
<p>I snore very loudly. There's not really anything you can do to solve it. Ask to have a room transfer if you can't handle it.</p>
<p>you can make a recommendation him to go to a doctor. otherwise show to him door.</p>
<p>I snore. My roommates found that having a cheap fan running drowns it out pretty well. If it doesn't completely (if my allergies are bad or I have a bad cold, it gets louder), they shake my bed just a little bit, but somehow it's enough to get me to change positions or something, so the snoring gets lighter. I had three roommates last semester, and they all tolerated it, and when I asked them if I was keeping them up at night they said no way, it was no big deal</p>
<p>Have you asked your roommate to visit the campus health center? Someone there may have some recommendations for him.</p>
<p>from the <a href="http://www.helpguide.org/life/snoring.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.helpguide.org/life/snoring.htm</a> website ...</p>
<p>What can I do for myself to prevent or cure snoring?</p>
<p>If you want to stop snoring, you may be able to help yourself with a few simple home cures. Snoring that isn't related to sleep apnea responds well to home remedies. Finding a solution to your snoring problem can result in an improved quality of life for you and your loved ones. Try some of the behavioral, mechanical, and medicinal tips below to prevent or alleviate your snoring.[ul][li]Lose weight. Many snorers are overweight. Losing weight will reduce the fatty tissue in your airway. Eating less and improving your fitness level can significantly improve your ability to breathe freely when you sleep. </p>[/li]
<p>[li]Sleep on your side. Snoring is exacerbated when you sleep flat on your back because the flesh of the throat relaxes and can block the airway. Sleeping on your side can help to alleviate this problem. Special pillows can prevent sleeping on your back. Or you can try the tennis ball trick: sleep with a tennis ball or another similar object in a pocket sewn into the back of your pajama top. (A sock serves as a handy pocket for the tennis ball.) The tennis ball is uncomfortable if you lie on your back, and you will respond by turning on your side during sleep. Changing your sleep position may stop snoring if you are a mild snorer, but severe snorers usually snore in any position. </p>[/li]
<p>[li]Sleep without a pillow. Pillows can block your airway by bending your neck. </p>[/li]
<p>[li]Elevate the head of your bed four inches. Elevation of the head of your bed may make breathing easier and encourage your tongue and jaw to move forward. Elevating the entire head of the bed is better than using a pillow, which can crimp the neck and contribute to snoring.</p>[/li]
<p>[li]Eliminate smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke. Smoking relaxes muscles and also creates nasal and lung congestion. Smoking thus contributes to snoring. Stopping smoking can help with the noise and intensity of your snoring. Exposure to secondhand smoke can cause the same snoring problems as smoking does. </p>[/li]
<p>[li]Avoid eating food or drinking alcohol before bed. These both relax your muscles and therefore increase the likelihood of snoring. [/li]Avoid high-fat dairy milk products or soy milk products before sleeping. Non-skim milk products and soy milk products, because of their thickness, can keep mucus from draining properly. The result is mucus retained in the throat, which can lead to snoring. </p>
<p>[li]Avoid antihistamines for allergies or stuffiness. They relax the throat muscles, which can cause snoring.</p>[/li]
<p>[li]Try nasal decongestants to clear your nose passages. Nasal decongestants can help people who can breathe through their noses while sleeping. Nose breathing circumvents the snoring sound from breathing through a blocked throat. </p>[/li]
<p>[li]Avoid sleeping pills or other sedatives. You may take sleeping pills or tranquilizers to help you sleep, but sedatives also relax your neck muscles, which contributes to snoring.[/ul]In addition to the above remedies to treat your snoring, several products have been developed to prevent snoring, such as nasal strips and sprays. Approach all such products with caution, as many have not been proven to significantly affect snoring. However, some of these remedies may prevent moderate snoring.</p>[/li]
<p>What are the medical treatments for snoring?</p>
<p>If your own efforts to stop snoring do not help, consult your physician or an otolaryngologist (ENT, or ear, nose, and throat doctor) If you choose to try a dental appliance for your snoring, you will need to see a dentist specializing in these devices. Some medical solutions to snoring are:[ul][li]Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP): Continuous Positive Airway Pressure consists of sleeping with an air mask to maintain continuous air pressure in the throat. CPAP is a treatment for sleep apnea, as well as for snoring. For details on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, see the Helpguide article on Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment. </p>[/li]
<p>[li]Dental appliances, oral devices, and lower jaw positioners: A wide range of dental appliances, oral devices, and lower jaw adjusters are available to alleviate snoring. Some people experience significant improvement with these oral appliances, which bring the lower jaw forward during sleep. Most of the products fit inside the mouth, but some products on the market are worn around the head and chin to adjust the position of the lower jaw. (See the Helpguide article on Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment for more information on dental devices.) </p>[/li]
<p>[]Surgery*[/ul]</p>
<p>John_T do you go to Sarah Lawrence?</p>