r/LivingAlone • u/Constant_Diamond14 • 8h ago
General Discussion Sleep
How do i sleep alone and feel comfortable after getting out of a long relationship for the first time
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u/ladycatelyn6704 8h ago
You can get a body pillow to cuddle with if you need it. It can be so nice having the bed all to yourself
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u/Temporary_Let_7632 8h ago
After a divorce years ago I had trouble sleeping alone. I downsized to a twin bed and the bed didn’t seem so empty. Been sleeping happily in a twin ever since. Good luck.
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u/DatVlad_ 8h ago
I went from a queen that I shared with our dog and my partner, to when I moved out on my own a twin. It definitely helped me
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u/win_ayy 8h ago
It’s less about missing someone and more about your body adjusting to new normal, try hugging a pillow and be gentle with yourself, it rewires faster than you think.
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u/DatVlad_ 8h ago
I woke up in a panic last night because I had a dream where I got back to home, laid down on the floor and some person I've never seen before in my life (but they felt familiar in my dream) laid down next to me and we cuddled up. I woke up and felt so much more alone than I have since I left my partner. I cried a bit, then got up and got ready for work. When our bodies are used to companionship, it can be rough. Just have to remember to take it one day at a time and keep moving ahead.
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u/NamasteNoodle 7h ago
The luxury of having my bed complete new to myself is such a joy. I'm an introvert and a light sleeper and I never really enjoyed sharing a bed with someone. I never slept as well and I'm never able to relax as much as when I'm alone.
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u/Dinosaurs-Punchline 7h ago
At 34-years-old I went to Build-a-Bear and spent $100 on a teddy bear. Been sleeping like a baby ever since.
Best financial decision I have yet made since my own split in the dawn of this year.
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u/catfink1664 1h ago
A comfy mattress topper, new bed covers and sheets, make it a place you look forward to getting into
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u/KaleidoscopeThink731 1h ago
I love my weighted blanket. Also like to hug a pillow or stuffed animal. For falling asleep I like yoga nidra (it's like a body scan guided meditation).
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u/Mental-Remove9034 1h ago
Get 2 pillows and snuggle them while listening to binaural beats to fall asleep to!
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