Maybe a fan would help for white noise. Or he could sleep with earmuffs.
I see both sides. My husband snored horrendously and it completely wrecked my sleep. I would go to bed earlier to fall asleep first, but his snoring would get so loud it would wake me up all night long. He eventually had a sleep study and was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. The CPAP was a life saver for both of us.
He should not make you feel unsafe, however, constant lack of sleep does impact mental health. I can see this in both of you. Please see the RA, and take some steps to see why your snoring is so bad.
@yeehaw623 How did the situation turn out? Please update us
Well yelling may not be good but it maybe roommates only recourse. My H snored badly and it was ruining my sleep. I could only get him to stop by waking him up -and calling out in normal voice didn’t do it- or I could shove him or sometimes punch him in the arm so he would wake up or would change positions to stop snoring. I doubt you roommate wants to physically punch or shove you so yelling is really all that’s left. (I moved rooms until he got CPAP).
- You should get evaluated for sleep disorders/CPAP
- Roommate could check out Bose Noise-masking sleep buds
Snoring is a sign of possible medical issues. Please take the advice above and see a doctor ASAP. Meanwhile, if you order the appliance from Zyppah.com, you may find it really helps immediately. It’s a mouthpiece that arranges your lower jaw slightly “out”, and has a rubber strap that keeps your tongue from hitting the roof of your mouth as you sleep. It’s really a miracle device for many and worth a try. But it’s not a cure, and even if the zyppah stops your snoring, you should still consult a doctor.
Dh is a back sleeper and snores. If he rolls over he stops. I have threatened to sew ping pong balls to the back of his t shirts so that he can’t sleep on his back. If your a back sleeper, try sleeping on your side. If you tend to roll onto your back, put a body pillow behind your back to stop you from rolling over.
hey guys, sorry for the super late update. i actually got a new roommate and he’s perfectly content with my snoring. he even says i haven’t been snoring as loudly as i have been when we first became roommates, which is great because it shows improvement.
different people have different tolerance levels. I am apparently a big snorer, which is how I got into the habit of sleeping late - once my ex-wife went to sleep she couldn’t hear a thing. With my wife now, it’s gotten to the point where she sleeps in the guest room most of the time, especially if she needs to get up early. Which is funny because when we have guests and she’s forced to sleep back in the master, her snoring is actually equal to or louder than mine. (I have her recorded and she has me recorded - need to find an app that does decibel measurements lol)
@ProfessorPlum168 you should be evaluated for Sleep Apnea
Daughter purchased a headband on amazon that has built in wireless buds and uses white noise. Her roommates snoring. People snoring, talking or tapping on the keys typing or surfing is no longer an issue.
But to solve the problem on your end, herd thr advicd above. And avoid alcohol too. Easier said than done for most.
Is there a way you can move out of the room/find a different roommate? While I understand that snoring can be bothersome and he may want to wake you up, he should not be yelling at you to the point where you are scared. He should also not be ignoring the RA’s attempts to contact him. Have you tried communicating to him that his yelling makes you uncomfortable? This does not seem like a healthy living situation for either of you.
Stomach sleepers have less inclination to snore…So try that? Or prop your head up on the pillow, so your head isn’t completely flat.
I don’t think there’s much you can do outside of surgery and possibly suggesting that there is a white noise machine that plays fairly loudly in the room you share.