Nocturnal disturbances may be one way to state the issue Your sleep becomes inhibited because something is intruding on your body It may be your emotional or spiritual health that is hurting but what if the invasion was out of your control
A lot of reasons can cause the need for a bedroom divorce including snoring sleep talking sleep walking bad hygiene or tossing and turning With each disturbance marital strain can occur causing arguments or sexual frustrations
By divorcing societys norm of a couple sharing a bedroom and bed a restful night sleep is in both partners future sustaining a healthy relationship It doesnt mean divorcing the idea of love intimacy or sexual relations it is simply removing the issue that may cause moodiness or anger due to a lack of sleep
The Better Sleep Council supports the idea of the bedroom divorce statistically showing 1 in 4 couples sleep better at night in separate bedrooms In a market research poll for Slumber Cloud 46 percent of the 2000 Americans polled wish they could sleep in another room from their partner
For some couples this is a mutual decision where sleep does not affect the core of their relationships for others it is never discussed out of fear of hurting their partners feelings
For some reading this blog sleeping alone in separate quarters is not what you want Instead think about all the ways you can make the bedroom you share with your loved one a place of restful sleep
What to track for your doctor will be helpful when you find yourself out of options and in need of some expert help
Start a sleep journal so you can bring this to your appointment
Wake up and bedtime
The last time and meal you last ate
The season and room temperature
How tired you were at work
The last drink you took water caffeine
Any medications you took
Time of day and amount of exercise during the day
If you live in Alaska and want to see if a sleep study is right for you contact The Alaska Sleep Clinic by clicking the link below for a free 10 minute phone call with a sleep educator who can help determine if a sleep study is necessary or if a consultation with our sleep specialist needs to be scheduled
