Sleeping away from home
@sprite1950 (30453)
Corsham, England
August 20, 2016 1:38pm CST
I've always envied those people who can close their eyes and instantly fall asleep no matter where they are as l find it really hard to sleep unless l'm in my own bed.
Are you the kind of person who can sleep anywhere or are you like me tossing and turning if you're somewhere strange?
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@Pirateralph2491 (40)
• Mays Landing, New Jersey
20 Aug 16
I once fell asleep standing up leaning against the wall. I commonly do physical labor though and at times my exhaustion is quite high.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
21 Aug 16
@MKAlubs haha, l could never do that! My partner could though
@MKAlubs (455)
• United States
20 Aug 16
Yeah, I've slept standing up before, too. It's a little freaky to wake up and realize you've been sleeping for the last 25 minutes standing up. It's a good thing the body knows how to stay standing. It helps to have a wall behind your back but that is not necessary.
@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
20 Aug 16
I can sleep pretty much anywhere as long as it's not a bed that hurts my back. And of course, if I'm tired enough in the first place.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
20 Aug 16
I would love to be like you but it has nothing to do with comfort. I can be really tired but I just can't drop off in a strange bed,
@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
21 Aug 16
@sprite1950 Right. And it takes me a few days to get back to normal when I get home. It is a strange thing. But it is what it is.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
21 Aug 16
@inertia4 yes l'm the same although eventually l get so tired l have to sleep
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
20 Aug 16
I'm exactly like that. I'm always shattered the next day if I stay somewhere else
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@carexing25 (1818)
• Philippines
22 Aug 16
it would depend on the place, if it looks creepy/scary.. then maybe i would not be able to sleep at all..
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@rina110383 (24495)
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21 Aug 16
I don't like sleepovers. I prefer sleeping on my own bed.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
21 Aug 16
I dread them as l know l will feel awful the next dsy
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
21 Aug 16
Sometimes I get so overtired I cant sleep but eventually I just have to
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
20 Aug 16
I stay awake at night most of the time so I don't find it hard to sleep anywhere when Im sleepy, what I am not comfortable with is when I'm in other peoples bathroom and toiletI feel awkward even on vacation houses, hotels, movie house etc..even campings
I feel awkward even on vacation houses, hotels, movie house etc..even campings1 person likes this
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
20 Aug 16
I get that too although not if I know the people well. I would rather use my own toilet than anywhere else.
@sabtraversa (12961)
• Italy
20 Aug 16
I find it easier to sleep away. I spend most of my time on my bed, and it's scientifically proven that if you stay awake on your bed during the day, you're likely to stay awake during the night too. 
If I'm away from home it also means I've been busy all day doing exciting things, so I'll be tired enough to fall asleep in a few minutes. I can't close my eyes and sleep instantly either. 
Unless I literally fall asleep, but it's like fainting for me, not something I plan to do.
It happens when I haven't been sleeping for more than a day (+24 hours).
If I'm away from home it also means I've been busy all day doing exciting things, so I'll be tired enough to fall asleep in a few minutes. I can't close my eyes and sleep instantly either.
Unless I literally fall asleep, but it's like fainting for me, not something I plan to do.
It happens when I haven't been sleeping for more than a day (+24 hours).1 person likes this
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
20 Aug 16
Ooh I would love to be like that. To be able to sleep somewhere strange and feel ok the next day would be wonderful.
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@MKAlubs (455)
• United States
20 Aug 16
I'm afraid I'm one of those people who can sleep anywhere, anytime. I can sleep on planes, trains, on benches, chairs, couches, in crowded terminals, in classrooms, and even standing up--although I don't recommend sleeping standing up or while driving a car. I could be sitting in a chair and put my elbow on the arm rest and rest my head on my hand and be asleep within 60 seconds. It's that easy. Insomniacs don't like me.
