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MY CHAIR

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I'VE TOLD THIS TO A FEW PEOPLE TODAY AND WANTED TO SHARE IT WITH YA'LL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED THIS WEEK.
I FELL ASLEEP IN MY CHAIR AND SLEPT ABOUT 1 HOUR IN IT. WHEN I WOKE UP, I WAS PAIN FREE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY. I KNOW, NOW EVERYONE WANTS MY CHAIR OR TO KNOW WHERE I BOUGHT IT. BUT I'M NOT GETTING THAT KIND OF SLEEP IN MY BED AND WHEN I WAKE UP I FEEL LIKE I'VE HAD 8 HRS SLEEP AND NO PAIN. I'M WONDERING IF IT HAS ANYTING TO DO WITH POSTURING. THIS CHAIR RECLINES ALL THE WAY BACK TO A LAYING POSTION. I'M THINKING ABOUT MOVING IT INTO MY BRD NOW (just kidding) I KNOW THAT WHEN I WAKE UP IN THE MORN, THE PAIN WILL BE BACK TO WHAT IT USUALLY IS. HAS THIS EVER HAPPENED TO ANYONE?????LOVE.....HELEN
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Actually, I've noticed recently that when I lay down on my couch to nap in the afternoon, I get into a nice, deep sleep. I normally nap on the couch, because it's right below the baby's room & I know I'll wake up when she cries. I get a better sleep there than I ever seem to get in my bed. I don't know if it's the couch itself, or if I'm just so tired by the afternoon b/c I didn't sleep well.
CarrieinSK
CarrieinSK
Whatever works for you!

That's why my dad's MIL did. She tried all these expensive beds, custom ordered ones, hospital type ones etc. and nothing was more comfortable than her old lazy boy chair! She finally brought it into her room. LOL It's funny when we stay there because the foot things and back squeak and creek all night long!
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I THOUGTH IT WAS JUST A FREAK THING THAT I FELT, AM GLAD OT HEAR OTHERS WHO KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT....LOVE YOU...HELEN
cowboy357
cowboy357
how much do u want for the chair ?
JillyT
JillyT
I am in the same boat! When I can't sleep I do the goldilocks thing and move from bed to couch to chair...LOL! I bought a recliner to put in my study so that if I couldn't fall asleep anywhere else I could catch some zzzz's there. I don't know why it works, but it does...hugs jilly
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Hey Helen....have always wanted to visit Baton Rouge...may I make a reservation from 2pm to 4pm this Friday?

Hugs,
Jan
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YA'LL WELCOME TO COME BY, BUT THE CHAIR AIN'T FER SALE....YOU FUNNY COWBOY.....HELEN
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actually i've noticed the same i think it has to do with the fact the chair my have more cushioning to it than the bed and we don't toss and turn about as we would do in bed plus we are on our back with our shoulders in a better posture position and it is more contuitive to what position our body should naturally be in that's my story and i'm stickin' to it
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I don't know why it is, but I've always (literally as far back as I remember)found that if I'm not sleeping good, a change of place usually works. I've even slept on the floor in motels, and got a better night's sleep than I was getting in the bed! I have a womderful bed, but I used to sometimes go to the guest room or couch when I couldn't sleep, and it almost always worked. I can't do that now, because my CPAP and oxygen are set up in the bedroom, but it used to work just about every time.
cowboy357
cowboy357
the chair is for sale , everybody has a price
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I want one too!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It sounds like you're telling my story. I have a recliner as well, and every so often when I can't sleep in my bed, I will lay down in my chair. Even if I sleep there 8 hours, I wake up pain free with barely any stiffness. I think it is the body position. I try to duplicate it in bed, but have not been too successful yet. I'm glad you shared this. I thought I was the only one.
cowboy357
cowboy357
sometimes I sleep better in chair or on couch but its rare now. I bought a good mattress 3 months ago , I sleep alot better in bed now
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I wish my chair went right into reclining position. I know I would fall asleep in it then. marilyn. When I get rich I am buying one!!!!
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my aunt has fibroand she doesn't slep in her bed ,she sleeps in her reclineralso.
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