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i have a new partner who snores terribly. im normally on the sofa, have even been known to sleep in the bath a few times if we ve been away. it is now starting to take its toll... my marriage started going down hill as a result of his snoring even in tho the end he was diagnosed with sleep apnea.
i am a very light sleeper when i do sleep (ear buds of any sort make no difference) my partner just doesnt understand how im struggling. im just shattered any advice for either of us would be amazing.

  1. Hi . My heart goes out to you. That's a difficult situation. Does your partner use a CPAP machine? The newer machines are fairly quiet. I am only bothered by my husband's when the mask slips and the rush of air makes some funky noises. When that happens, I wake him up, he adjusts the mask and all is good. A fan in the room helps drown out any quieter sounds from his machine. If your partner refuses to use a machine, there are other options, though they might not be as effective. Here is an article about sleep apnea treatments that might interest him: https://sleepapnea.sleep-disorders.net/treatment. I hope this helps and that you are able to comfortabley share a bed once again. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)

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