Some spouses suffer from the effects of snoring even worse than the person who is actually doing the snoring. Research has clearly demonstrated that sleeping with a chronic snorer robs you of roughly one hour of sleep each and every night. This condition, called Spousal Arousal Syndrome, can be quite serious, completely ruining the other person’s ability to get well rested.

After a lying awake all night because of your spouse’s snoring, you will no doubt feel tired and irritable throughout the day, a problem that becomes more serious as time goes on.

A recent survey showed that as many as 80% of couples where one is a snorer sleep apart. This can have a negative effect on the happiness of a marriage and the sex life.

Tackling the problem head on is the best way to deal with a serious snoring problem. Take the following tips into consideration when doing so.

First, you need to discuss the issue with your husband or wife. If you’re not communicating about the problem, you won’t be able to come up with a solution.

After initiating a dialogue on the subject, consider available solutions and possible causes of the problem. Snoring can result from being overweight, taking antihistamines, using sleeping pills, drinking alcohol, and sleeping on your back.

By finding the underlying cause for your snoring, you can look at the most effective way to cure it. For example, if the snoring is caused when you’re sleeping on your back, you could put a tennis ball in a sock and pin it to the back of your pajamas.

If you roll on your back in the night, the discomfort will make you automatically roll back onto your side.

Even if you think you know what is causing your snoring problem, it is always best to speak with a doctor before taking any steps to treat the problem.

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