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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsYour bed is like a shelf that you set your body on when you're not using it
Discuss.
stonecutter357
(12,697 posts)apcalc
(4,465 posts)safeinOhio
(32,713 posts)you can't take it with you.
My sleep IQ, according to my bed is very high even though I only sleep 5 or 6 hours. GF has low sleep IQ but sleeps 8 plus hours.
go figure.
samnsara
(17,625 posts)lunasun
(21,646 posts)but not an actual shelf to sleep on like in Japan at hotels
https://kotaku.com/your-guide-to-japanese-capsule-hotels-5990496
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)Gimme Shelfter.
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)Sometimes I walk past my bed, and I want so badly to get in there.
Am scheduling time for a nap Saturday. Fingers crossed.
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)Hope it works out for you. You'll have shelfter!
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)Ill take down the curtain, and paint it black!
dweller
(23,649 posts)enjoy their new home ...
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LuckyCharms
(17,454 posts)Harker
(14,030 posts)silverweb
(16,402 posts)Because I have a sleep disorder and lumbar scoliosis - as well as the fact that my bedroom is also my "project room" and a bed takes up way too much space - I recently replaced the bed with a hammock. It took about a week of experimentation and adjustment to get it quite right, but it's so much better!
Someone I know well has slept in a hammock for years and taught me quite a bit about it. Hammocks have been in use for sleeping since at least 450 BC and are becoming more popular in the U.S. for many reasons. When used properly, they're wonderful for insomnia and back pain.
They can also double as seating, so now I'm thinking of replacing the living room sofa with a nice hammock and throw pillows. Bonus: They're much easier to clean and clean under, and cat toys don't get "lost" or "stuck."
samnsara
(17,625 posts)..so Im 'hammock shy' I guess. Same with bunk beds. You cant tell me that top bunk is not gonna fall full force on my face during the night! But you have a great idea! Ikea used models of 600sf rooms to show what can be done in a limited dorm style environment. You can get really creative!
silverweb
(16,402 posts)It was so bad when I was a child that my dad built me a bed with 1 x 8's for sides and a little ladder to get in and out. I used that until I was about 12 and when I visited relatives overnight, they'd put a mattress on the floor for me so I wouldn't fall far.
Then I became just a thrasher, regularly waking up with the covers on the floor, and that has continued to this day. With the hammock, I'm cradled and not going anywhere. I also gather any covers at my feet and tie them to that end of the hammock, which keeps them in place at least there.
The hammock that fell when you tried it was hung improperly or falling apart. The benefits completely outweigh the necessary learning curve, so try again with a different, properly hung hammock, and have someone who knows what they're doing available to show you how to use it. You might find floor models you can try out at a sporting goods store. I bought and returned a couple from Amazon until I found the one I liked best, with curved spreader bars, and hung it from heavy-duty hardware anchored in the wall studs. (And, for what it's worth, bunk beds are very sturdy and do not collapse. )
When my daughter hopefully has her first pregnancy in the next year or so, I'll be moving into a 400 sq ft cottage behind her and her husband's house. I'll help them then and later with the child(ren?). Then, as I approach decreptitude, they'll be close by to help me as needed. I fully intend to use a hammock for bed and seating in the cottage, and I look forward to being very creative in maximizing available space. IKEA is one of my favorite places for ideas and it's going to be a lot of fun!
Seriously, if you're interested in the benefits of using a hammock, don't be scared off by one bad experience. Try one out again!
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)Your favorite is super cheap! I was expecting some sort of state of the art hammock specifically designed for better sleep.
I have a weighted blanket now. I've been using it for maybe 6 months. I still have trouble falling asleep, but I do think it improves the sleep I do get. Now I may have to look into this hammock business.
silverweb
(16,402 posts)Last edited Fri Aug 2, 2019, 11:33 PM - Edit history (1)
My philosophy is that if something can't hurt and might help, try it. You may not like my favorite at all, but love a different one. It takes a bit of experimentation to find what rings your bell. Good luck!
On edit: One drawback to my favorite is that it stretches quite a bit, and I'm 130 lbs. For anyone heavier than me, I'd recommend something that stretches much less, perhaps one made of parachute material. Check Amazon or a local sporting goods store.
Brother Buzz
(36,453 posts)Lars39
(26,110 posts)Shelfs only so big.
kairos12
(12,866 posts)you take a picture of yourself while reclining in said bed does that photo become a Shelfie?
hunter
(38,322 posts)ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)She is the twitchiest dog to ever twitch. The sad thing is (and I feel very sorry about this), she doesn't understand why I send her away at night. She doesn't know she twitches.