Falling rain helps me fall asleep!

@besweet (9860)
Ireland
November 24, 2012 12:24pm CST
It was raining a lot this afternoon and I decided to get some sleep because I felt tired! I remeber closing my eyes and listening to the falling rain! I think I fall asleep in just a few seconds! This is strange for me because I usually need some time to get cozy and relax before going to sleep but the sound of the rain helped me fall asleep fast! Have you noticed if any particular sounds help you sleep quickly?
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@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
25 Nov 12
yes, i like the little sound of chatting/talking two people. I like to hear them and it helps me fall asleep quite deep. It is like a rhythm to me and I find it fascinating.
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@besweet (9860)
• Ireland
25 Nov 12
Maybe it's also the sense that someone is around you! I like my room to be quiet but the feeling that I am not alone in the house always helps!
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
25 Nov 12
oh yes, it is just case to case basis, but i always want a quiet room too.
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@lowloy (316)
• United States
24 Nov 12
The rain has the same effect on me, as long as it is a steady light beat. the harder the rain the more difficult for me in falling asleep. I like also a nice rhythmic buzz like te razor from a barber shop. It seems like whenever I have that buzz or I am getting my hair cut I just start to doze off. What keeps me awake is strong blowing wind and heavey rain. I don't like that at all.
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@besweet (9860)
• Ireland
24 Nov 12
When it's a storn outside it has adverse effect on me as well! I don't like listening to the sound of thunders and strong wind. But the light and steady rain sounds are very calming!
• Egypt
25 Nov 12
yes the sound of the rain is very calming
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
25 Nov 12
I love it when it rains. I love the cold weather and the serenity the rain gives to my surroundings. But, when it rains too hard and for many days that also brings me sadness thinking other part of my country that may suffer floods and landslides.
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@besweet (9860)
• Ireland
26 Nov 12
I don't like it when people suffer from disasters either. Continuous rain can cause many problems with floods etc so I don't like it either! It's also kind of depressing! But the sound of light rain always helps me sleep well..
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
24 Nov 12
I don't think it's a sound that would make me fall asleep. If it comes to that I need darkness way more and silence. As I read the title of your discussion my first thoughed was: strange.. the sound of water makes one run to the toilet! That is how we little kids make use the toilet by letting the tap dripping.. my next thought was.. if it's raining I want to sleep too. But it's not because of the sound but because it's all grey and dark, less sun plus cold. So the only thing you want is to get into a warm bed and sleep.
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@besweet (9860)
• Ireland
26 Nov 12
I also love drinking hot coffee in my warm room when it's rainy and foggy outside! But yes, maybe the fact that it's dark all day makes us feel sleepy as well, I haven't thought about it.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Nov 12
I also sleep very well when rain falls here... unless its windy as well. Have a great weekend there.
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@besweet (9860)
• Ireland
26 Nov 12
Wind isn't my favourite either, because it makes things move and I hear some weird sounds that make me upset sometimes! Have a wonderful week :)
@cgicale (137)
• Philippines
24 Nov 12
Hi friend! Yes I like it when it's raining since I can sleep sounder. I like the sound of the rain falling on the rooftop. The hushing sound is like a lullaby to me. I lay down on my bed, listen to the rain, and after a few minutes I'm fast asleep. I love it so much. When I'm not home and it's raining I wish it would rain again during my sleep. Love it!
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@besweet (9860)
• Ireland
25 Nov 12
Haha! I wish it would rain right now! It's really calming indeed, I rarely sleep so quickly and I enjoyed it so much! I think it feels nice to hear the light rain during my sleep as well! I might not hear it but I am sure it's relaxing and I sleep better!
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
25 Nov 12
There's something snug and cosy about being wrapped up warm when it's raining outside and I think it's the regular beat of the rain hitting the ground or the trees that has a rhythmic sound that can invoke us to sleep. For me I need absolute silence in order to sleep, if I hear a single noise my brain stays alert wondering what it is.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
24 Nov 12
I also love sleeping while it's raining if its a gentle rain. Its nice and dreary so without too much light its easier to fall asleep, and the rain is like a lullaby.
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@lacieice (2060)
• United States
25 Nov 12
That is a very relaxing sound. It's called white noise. You can purchase clock radios that have settings for white noise. It's very calming and helps many to relax and fall asleep.
@KOSTAS499 (1624)
• Greece
23 Feb 13
It is nice to hear the rain, but I sleep anytime, anywhere.
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
24 Nov 12
Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well i can understand your situation as i too get quick sleep when it rains not because of the sound that is created but due to the awesome weather created due to rains. I love to relax and feel the weather especially when it rains and i do not know why i get quick sleep when it rains. I do not like any kind of sound when i am sleeping. I was utter silence and peace when i am on bed. ha ha ha. What say?
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@besweet (9860)
• Ireland
26 Nov 12
That's the word that I was looking for, peace! It's exactly what I feel when it's raining outside and I am sleeping! I feel so refreshed and happy the next day :)
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
25 Nov 12
The sound of raindrops have the same effect on me. It lulls me to sleep and calms me down. Aside from that, the sound of wind chimes, trickling brook or river and the music box version of some lullabies make me sleepy.
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@ungu89 (1999)
• Malaysia
27 Nov 12
i think its not u only feel like that, i was like that to. when day is rainy, i just feel so lazy to do any work. just thinking of my bed.
@AkamaruKei (5209)
• Malaysia
25 Nov 12
Yeah sound of rain really makes us to feel asleep. I like when rain come not only cold it's sound also make us feel relax. Sometime a sound of music or sound from television also help me to sleep. :)
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@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
25 Nov 12
hi there besweet, most of the time, i do loved to hear the sound that comes from a falling rain. as this gives me a soothe feeling. however, if the falling rain seems to get hard, that is the time that i don't want to hear it. as i don't want the streets to become flooded that a strong rain may bring. anyway, it is really amiable to sleep when it is raining since the weather becomes colder as the rain pours.
25 Nov 12
Ya .Same effect on me also.When it rains I will sleep early and I will get sleep early.If it rains whether will be cool and atmosphere will be calm.I am afraid of thunder.If it is with thunder means then i will sleep near grand ma:)