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Re: The Effect of Noise on Sleep

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Post by thinkharderdev »

rickydroll wrote: post #40
ay wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Try “3M earplugs yellow” on amazon. They are pretty much fully immersed in the ear (for me), and the insulation is very good. The pressure - yeah it took maybe a few days to get used to, but… The effects for me (living in Brussels city centre, so quite noisy - police, ambulance, sometimes loud tourists past midnight, and a bit of construction at 6am nearby to keep it real :-) ) were very pronounced: From needing 9 ho…

I've tried the squishy foam earplugs, and they always fall out. Other suggestions, such as silicone and custom earplugs, are something I'm going to try. Let's see if they help. However, what destroys my sleep is the light from early morning, streetlights, and the neighbor's porch light. Unfortunately, our bedroom faces southeast and features French doors that open onto an east-facing three-season porch, allowing sunl…

My wife started snoring pretty badly while she was pregnant so ended up buying these earplugs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPH7HNT1. I've never been able to sleep in the foam earplugs as they either fall out or the pressure starts to really irritate after a while, but these don't put pressure and they stay in all night. They're also really block out noise.

Re: The Effect of Noise on Sleep

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Post by uludag »

roamerz wrote: post #60
uludag wrote: post #56

I've been using earplugs practically every night for the past three years and I can't recommend them enough. While the particular kind I use (Mack's ultra soft) don't block out all the noise, there is a wide variety of noises that used to wake me up which don't anymore. If you haven't tried them I would highly recommend giving sleeping with earplugs a shot. It only takes a few days or so to get used to them. In terms…

That’s all great until something happens while you are sleeping that needs your attention. I’d love to be able to use something like that but being responsible for my family’s safety says I cannot. Maybe there is room for a device that recognizes those types of sounds and maybe triggers a watch vibration would be a solution.

That's a valid point. Alarms of all sorts do still wake me up, along with crying babies. It worked well when my wife and I were taking shifts being with the baby. When it was my turn to rest, using earplugs definitely made my sleep time more effective.

Re: The Effect of Noise on Sleep

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Post by sidewndr46 »

arp242 wrote: post #45
sidewndr46 wrote: post #39

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Noise from construction machines is actually a feature. They all have added backup beepers at this point as required per OSHA guidelines. Audible for well over a mile in normal conditions

> Audible for well over a mile in normal conditions That doesn't strike me as a feature. Also a solved problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rwJ5NCf1Vw Tesco delivery trucks have them here in Ireland; it's pretty good stuff. Still quite loud/noticeable when you're up close, while at the same time not being completely obnoxious to everyone in a kilometre radius.

They have to be loud enough to be heard through hearing protection. The amplitude is a feature.

It's a "solved problem" in the sense that nuclear energy is a solved problem. There's no mandate to actually see widespread roll out of anything that may be a better solution.

There's a construction site near me at present. There is always 1 machine in reverse, at all times. The utility of having a backup beeper or any noise making device on that site is thus zero. It is the single largest source of noise pollution, larger than the roadway

Re: The Effect of Noise on Sleep

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Post by jks »

hn_throw2025 wrote: post #54
mmahemoff wrote: post #44

I wish someone could solve the problem at the receiver end, i.e., invent noise-cancelling headphones/earplugs that actually cancel noise as effectively as eye-masks cancel light. In addition to sleep needs, the world has gotten noisier now that people are habitually using speakerphones in public in the most obnoxious ways.

I used to use mouldable silicone ear plugs : https://bioears.co.uk/products/bioears-ear-plugs Very effective, but eventually they made me just focus on my tinnitus. I now live in a quieter place and use some white noise from a speaker - ocean sounds.

These are the most comfortable earplugs I've used:

https://www.elacin.com/your-perfect-fit/leisure/relax-sleep/

Currently I use Ozlo Sleepbuds which are not quite as comfortable and a little finicky to operate, but I like the masking noise.

Re: The Effect of Noise on Sleep

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Post by jks »

rickydroll wrote: post #40
ay wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Try “3M earplugs yellow” on amazon. They are pretty much fully immersed in the ear (for me), and the insulation is very good. The pressure - yeah it took maybe a few days to get used to, but… The effects for me (living in Brussels city centre, so quite noisy - police, ambulance, sometimes loud tourists past midnight, and a bit of construction at 6am nearby to keep it real :-) ) were very pronounced: From needing 9 ho…

I've tried the squishy foam earplugs, and they always fall out. Other suggestions, such as silicone and custom earplugs, are something I'm going to try. Let's see if they help. However, what destroys my sleep is the light from early morning, streetlights, and the neighbor's porch light. Unfortunately, our bedroom faces southeast and features French doors that open onto an east-facing three-season porch, allowing sunl…

These custom earplugs are the most comfortable I've ever worn:

https://www.elacin.com/your-perfect-fit/leisure/relax-sleep/

Re: The Effect of Noise on Sleep

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Post by mmh0000 »

I’ve spent years “fixing” my sleep. Things I recommend:

* a sleep tracker. I love AutoSleep - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/autosleep-track-sleep-on-watch...

* Any kind of white noise. I use an air purifier at home, and a little pocket size white noise machine when I travel.

* find and eliminate any noises in your home. Computers, fridges, squeaky doors, etc.

* find and eliminate any lights. Especially stupid power and status LEDs. Bedroom should be pitch black at night. Electrical tape works well for this.

* Blackout curtains

* cheap eye mask

* Magnesium Glycate supplement

* Earplugs- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015TBGR6

* And finally, a recent addition that I’ve fallen in love with is sleep ear buds: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT9GBFQ2

Although, I would wait on getting sleep ear buds, Anker just announced a new model with ANC and a similar price.

Re: The Effect of Noise on Sleep

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Post by rebeccaskinner »

WhereIsTheTruth wrote: post #31

I find it fascinating that as a society, we allowed automobiles to pass close to homes I'm glad we are finally going to transition to EVs.. about time

Unfortunately even without engine noise people will still install gigantic subwoofers in their car and roll around rattling windows. This has consistently been the biggest problem with my sleep for years, and nothing I've been able to do (including trying to move to different locations) has helped because they are so incredibly loud and prevalent these days.

Re: The Effect of Noise on Sleep

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Post by socalgal2 »

I don't know how to state this well but I find the fact that nearly all new apartment buildings in California are only allowed to be built on busy streets very frustrating. I'm guessing it's part nimby-ism and part zoning but every time I see a new apartment complex it's next to the busiest streets in the city (LA, SF). It's like many things, if you want health you must be rich. If you can't afford a house then F.U. You get a loud apartment with constant traffic noise.

I *almost* feel like it should be illegal to build them next to the freeway like

Those ones just north of SFO next to the 110: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sAkUMhmnutZ1jFd27

The ones in downtown LA next to the 110: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4mBVLo12hLR4EwU16

The ones north of LAX at Howard Hughes: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z8bnB7wR5jDBddhg6

I don't actually think I think they should be illegal but dang it, I wish there were more options for new apartments. In LA there are lots of older apartment buildings in quiet residential neighborhoods built 50+ years ago.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/KMLav1zLiQZK6T8L6

https://maps.app.goo.gl/aUH52rBAbaHExjzB6

They are no longer allowed to be built AFAICT.

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