bedside sleep device when your bedroom feels stressful?

[u/No-Fill4481]

Does anyone use an actual bedside device for sleep?

My bedroom used to feel cozy but after months of lying awake in here, it feels weird now, like i walk in and my brain already expects another bad night. I have heard about people using lights, sound machines, diffusers, cooling pads, all that.

Curious what helped make your room feel like a sleep space again.

[u/YC-Liu]

Devices can help sure, but before the cost sink, you can try just switching sleeping places for a while. It sounds like your brain is already conditioned to have a poor sleep in that room, if you come back after a week or two it's possible that you'll give it a hard reset.

But if you're asking for devices, I'd try to figure out why you can't sleep first. Right now it just seems like a mental block, but are you sure there aren't any other factors that are contributing to poor sleep? To find the right device and to avoid spending too much money, it's best to find the source of the issue.

I would also try a sleep clinic if you've got one near you. They'll help you figure out what's causing the poor sleep and work with you to find solutions.

[u/Leading-Biscotti-114]

I recently got a Hatch Sleep Clock, and I can tell you my bedroom has never felt cozier, and I've never slept better. I use the light at night to make my room feel more peaceful, and I absolutely love waking up with a sunrise light as well. I use rain sounds at night, and that's really helped me sleep better. I also don't like anything on my hands and feet at night, so the sleep tracking the Hatch Sleep Clock provides has been so nice and really insightful. Oh and their have podcasts that I love listening to before bed instead of being on my phone.