Do you sleep on your back?

[Ruptga]

Originally posted by: Flyback

Originally posted by: ADDAvenger

That has happened to me more than once, usually because I was laying in some absurd position when I woke up. It really is funny, I remember the first time it happened. The offending arm was actually laying on my side or at my side, like someone came in and draped their arm across me before going to sleep. I still remember, the first thing I thought was OMG HOLY CRAP WHOSE IS THAT and jumped like someone threw ice water on me. I realized what it was half a second later when I tried to jump up in bed and only one arm moved :laugh: It has happened a time or two since then, but now I just jump a little and laugh.

Yeah I find it rather surprising at how easy it is to "revive" the sleeping arm. Sometimes I wonder how long it was like that before I wake and notice. I've had it cold and covered in that pin sensation one occasion and I was flailing about trying to get up and turn the light on. Scared the hell out of me (not from estrangement, but fear of damaging the arm).

No I mean my arm was dead, like can't feel it at all, not like it had fallen asleep. I really don't know why it happens, but I think limbs fall asleep when blood flow is cut off, and go dead when you're laying on a nerve/pressure point.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Originally posted by: ADDAvenger

Originally posted by: Flyback

Originally posted by: ADDAvenger

That has happened to me more than once, usually because I was laying in some absurd position when I woke up. It really is funny, I remember the first time it happened. The offending arm was actually laying on my side or at my side, like someone came in and draped their arm across me before going to sleep. I still remember, the first thing I thought was OMG HOLY CRAP WHOSE IS THAT and jumped like someone threw ice water on me. I realized what it was half a second later when I tried to jump up in bed and only one arm moved :laugh: It has happened a time or two since then, but now I just jump a little and laugh.

Yeah I find it rather surprising at how easy it is to "revive" the sleeping arm. Sometimes I wonder how long it was like that before I wake and notice. I've had it cold and covered in that pin sensation one occasion and I was flailing about trying to get up and turn the light on. Scared the hell out of me (not from estrangement, but fear of damaging the arm).

No I mean my arm was dead, like can't feel it at all, not like it had fallen asleep. I really don't know why it happens, but I think limbs fall asleep when blood flow is cut off, and go dead when you're laying on a nerve/pressure point.

Yeah. Its not the pin sensation. For me, it was really, I had no idea where my arm was. It was like, it didn't exist. I think its just the nerves that were pinched

 

[imported_Devine]

If I'm really tired I'll pass out on my back but I'll wake up an hr or two later and have to roll on to my side to fall back asleep. If I sleep on either side I'll sleep straight thru to my alarm.

 

[Gunslinger08]

Right side or stomach. I think sleeping on my back bothers me because I feel too exposed.

 

[Cabages]

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
I'm a Freefaller

Wow, I had no idea your sleeping position said anything about your personality, but it was spot on.

 

[Newfie]

Wow, I really never payed attention to how I wake up, but I think I usually sleep on my side.

 

[TallBill]

Face down, no pillow.

 

[habib89]

on my side usually, i have slept on my back, i usually nap that way, when i get a chance to nap, but usually i sleep on my side... i have experienced sleep paralysis, but not seen the hag or ghosts or whatever.. just felt kinda creepy

 

[jthsmak]

im a spooner. the big spoon

 

[RossMAN]

I usually drift off to sleep on my side.

 

[Turkish]

I wish I could sleep on my back. I am a freefaller and have been that way all my life. I try sleeping on my back almost every night but upon 30 or more minutes trying to fall asleep, I just switch to freefall position and fall asleep instantly.

Now I am heading to the military on 12th of August so this is going to be a problem as people say most beds at the military are not really comfortable for side or stomatch (freefall) sleeping

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel

Originally posted by: meltdown75

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
I'm a Freefaller

Actually, a little closer to this: NSFW, depending on who's modding

lol... some cartoon chick in pajamas is NSFW?

You never know! Ask moshquerade - she once got a vacation for posting a pic of Kirsten Dunst with her jacket slightly unzipped.

that was so silly.

The letter y reminds of vaginas.

Motion for ban, also ban me for using y as an example, and then in this sentence.

God im bored.

 

[CKent]

As comfy as it is I couldn't fall asleep on my back if drugged. I generally fall asleep on one side, then wake up on my stomach.

Edit: "Freefall

Lying on your front with your hands around the pillow, and your head turned to one side. Often gregarious and brash people, but can be nervy and thin-skinned underneath, and don't like criticism, or extreme situations."

Spot-on :Q

 

[Turkish]

Originally posted by: Acanthus

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel

Originally posted by: meltdown75

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
I'm a Freefaller

Actually, a little closer to this: NSFW, depending on who's modding

lol... some cartoon chick in pajamas is NSFW?

You never know! Ask moshquerade - she once got a vacation for posting a pic of Kirsten Dunst with her jacket slightly unzipped.

that was so silly.

The letter y reminds of vaginas.

Motion for ban, also ban me for using y as an example, and then in this sentence.

God im bored.

Go to bed. And sleep on your back

 

[IamBusby]

I've suffered from Sleep paralysis a few times and now I think about it I was on my back each time. Never thought about it till I read this thread.

Most terrifying experience's I've had.

 

[ForumMaster]

i sleep on my side.

 

[DaWhim]

This is how I sleep

 

[Chaotic42]

I'm a freefaller.

 

[Tremulant]

I fall asleep the quickest in the freefall position (because it keeps me from looking at the tv), but I move around a lot when I sleep and usually end up on my back or side in the morning.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
I'm a Freefaller

Actually, a little closer to this: NSFW, depending on who's modding

you learn something new every day! lol
silly internets

 

[Anubis]

i honestly dont know how i sleep ive never looked, i tend to fall asleep on my back or side but i wake up in a totally different position, i toss and turn yet still sleep like im dead, there are scuff marks on teh walls from me kicking it actually, hell ive even woken up with my head at the foot of the bead before, still fully covered and the pillow is there

and yes ive expirenced sleep paralysis before, its really strange

 

[jandrews]

Originally posted by: anxi80
nope, on my side facing to the right on the right side of the bed. exactly like the foetus position on the link posted above. i stay on the right side and dont move the whole night, ill wake up exactly the same. ive tried sleeping on my back, it lasts for a whole 2 seconds before im facing to the right wrapped around a body pillow.

I hope you are a woman because men with body pillows...well whatever.

There was an interesting study performed regarding people's dispositions and the way they sleep. For men it went like this

sleep on back - stronger/aggressive/confrontational
sleep on side/stomach/fetal - weak/non-confrontational/accomodating

from my own personal research I have found this to be fairly true. I do a mix of back/stomach/side but the majority on my side and I would consider myself non confrontational.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: meltdown75
sides or stomach for me... i find it hard to pass out on my back unless i'm having a quick nap and i just doze off.

yep

 

[skrilla]

I don't sleep on my back anymore.

Sometimes I experience sleep paralysis symptoms. The last time I woke up freaking out - thought my cat was chewing on my arm until I realized where I was. I have also thought someone was over my bed and I was too scared to move. It lasts for about 5 seconds.

I also snore and wake myself up if I lay on my back. Also, in college when I used to nap on my back I would realize I was dreaming and struggle to wake myself up. It was kinda freaky.

I stick to sleeping on my sides or stomach.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Originally posted by: Cabages

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
I'm a Freefaller

Wow, I had no idea your sleeping position said anything about your personality, but it was spot on.

Interesting, I sleep in every single one of those positions randomly.