falling asleep while reading

untiedknot · 04-13-2009, 10:58 PM

Sometimes I get so comfortable lying down when I read that I can't stay awake too long and drift to sleep before I've done much reading. A little weird, but does anyone else have a "problem" with this. Does anyone purposefully not read in a really comfortable position to avoid drifting off?

InlawBiker · 04-13-2009, 11:16 PM

I usually read at night so I CAN fall asleep. Unless it's a really good book, which can keep me awake all night...

Greg.

dmaul1114 · 04-13-2009, 11:17 PM

I can't fall asleep while reading, but I often get too sleepy to read anymore and have to quit for the night before the end of a chapter etc.

sirbruce · 04-13-2009, 11:19 PM

It's a common problem for me, too. I guess I'll have to start reading in a chair, at least.

narbeauchamp · 04-13-2009, 11:23 PM

I try to start my reading off in a chair-or if I am intending to read in bed,I can't be really "sleepy".If I am sleepy there's no point to my reading,as I won't remember much-that's usually when I put the radio or a cd on instead-or the tv.

Sweetpea · 04-14-2009, 02:05 AM

I usually read in bed, just before going to sleep. But generally, that works opposite of what I want (falling asleep). I have finished books in the middle of the night (turning off my reader at around 3:00 or 4:00 while I have to get up at 6 again

).

Maybe you should read some more exciting books, that won't get you to sleep!

HarryT · 04-14-2009, 02:33 AM

I fall asleep while reading pretty much every night! If I want to read "seriously", then I do so in a not-too-comfortable chair, rather than in bed.

catsittingstill · 04-14-2009, 09:32 AM

I don't fall asleep *while* reading because when I get really tired, it hurts to get both eyes to track one nearby object. When I start shutting one eye at a time, I know it's time to put the reader to sleep and take off my headlamp.

But I often read in bed just before going to sleep.

krisk · 04-14-2009, 01:08 PM

I fall asleep while reading all the time. When I was working my way through Jordan's Wheel of Time series, it was an even bet if I was going to finish before breaking my nose from having the book bonk me as my muscles relaxed.

Elsi · 04-14-2009, 01:16 PM

I read myself to sleep most nights. The rule is: if the book falls out of my hand more than once, I must set it aside, turn off the flashlight, and put my glasses into the headboard.

I have also been known to fall asleep when reading, even when sitting up -- particularly when reading in the car. If I get all cozy, I may doze even if the book is thrilling.

But, since I'm reading for pleasure and not for content/study/work, then I don't care if I fall asleep.

birdbrainbb · 04-14-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InlawBiker

I usually read at night so I CAN fall asleep. Unless it's a really good book, which can keep me awake all night...

Greg.

Ditto! Normally I have to force myself to put the book down so I won't be a zombie in the morning. Unless it's the weekend-- then I won't care and I'll keep reading until I'm finished the book. :P

MickeyC · 04-14-2009, 02:37 PM

I absolutely do not fall asleep reading in bed. Never. But, when I do read in bed, someone sneaks in through the front door, slips up behind me and smacks me with a hammer and I don't come to for hours. Got to figure out who that is.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

columbus · 04-14-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by untiedknot;

Sometimes I get so comfortable lying down when I read that I can't stay awake too long and drift to sleep before I've done much reading. A little weird, but does anyone else have a "problem" with this. Does anyone purposefully not read in a really comfortable position to avoid drifting off?

Yes so do I - seems to be related to the ratio of ice to scotch in the glass I take to bed with me

digitalzen · 04-14-2009, 03:40 PM

It happens to me when I'm really tired, but usually I use it as a sleep aid. I'll read for a while until I'm getting drowsy, then put the book down and pass out.

zelda_pinwheel · 04-14-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidym

I absolutely do not fall asleep reading in bed. Never. But, when I do read in bed, someone sneaks in through the front door, slips up behind me and smacks me with a hammer and I don't come to for hours. Got to figure out who that is.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

hey ! that happens to me sometimes too !! damned hammer-smackers...

04-13-2009, 10:58 PM	#1
untiedknot Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: none	falling asleep while reading Sometimes I get so comfortable lying down when I read that I can't stay awake too long and drift to sleep before I've done much reading. A little weird, but does anyone else have a "problem" with this. Does anyone purposefully not read in a really comfortable position to avoid drifting off?

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04-13-2009, 11:16 PM	#2
InlawBiker Connoisseur Posts: 94 Karma: 544 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle WA Device: Kindle 1.0	I usually read at night so I CAN fall asleep. Unless it's a really good book, which can keep me awake all night... Greg.

04-13-2009, 11:17 PM	#3
dmaul1114 Wizard Posts: 2,300 Karma: 1121709 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Amazon Kindle 1	I can't fall asleep while reading, but I often get too sleepy to read anymore and have to quit for the night before the end of a chapter etc.

04-13-2009, 11:19 PM	#4
sirbruce Provocateur Posts: 1,859 Karma: 505847 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, iPhone 3GS	It's a common problem for me, too. I guess I'll have to start reading in a chair, at least.

04-13-2009, 11:23 PM	#5
narbeauchamp Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 98 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York,NY Device: PRS700BC/PRS505/TZ350N/MacBook/Aspire One/iPad/iPhone/BB 9630	I try to start my reading off in a chair-or if I am intending to read in bed,I can't be really "sleepy".If I am sleepy there's no point to my reading,as I won't remember much-that's usually when I put the radio or a cd on instead-or the tv.

04-14-2009, 02:05 AM	#6
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	I usually read in bed, just before going to sleep. But generally, that works opposite of what I want (falling asleep). I have finished books in the middle of the night (turning off my reader at around 3:00 or 4:00 while I have to get up at 6 again ). Maybe you should read some more exciting books, that won't get you to sleep!

04-14-2009, 02:33 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I fall asleep while reading pretty much every night! If I want to read "seriously", then I do so in a not-too-comfortable chair, rather than in bed.

04-14-2009, 09:32 AM	#8
catsittingstill Guru Posts: 643 Karma: 551634 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle 1.0.8, iPod Touch, Kindle Keyboard	I don't fall asleep while reading because when I get really tired, it hurts to get both eyes to track one nearby object. When I start shutting one eye at a time, I know it's time to put the reader to sleep and take off my headlamp. But I often read in bed just before going to sleep.

04-14-2009, 01:08 PM	#9
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	I fall asleep while reading all the time. When I was working my way through Jordan's Wheel of Time series, it was an even bet if I was going to finish before breaking my nose from having the book bonk me as my muscles relaxed.

04-14-2009, 01:16 PM	#10
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	I read myself to sleep most nights. The rule is: if the book falls out of my hand more than once, I must set it aside, turn off the flashlight, and put my glasses into the headboard. I have also been known to fall asleep when reading, even when sitting up -- particularly when reading in the car. If I get all cozy, I may doze even if the book is thrilling. But, since I'm reading for pleasure and not for content/study/work, then I don't care if I fall asleep.

04-14-2009, 02:37 PM	#12
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	I absolutely do not fall asleep reading in bed. Never. But, when I do read in bed, someone sneaks in through the front door, slips up behind me and smacks me with a hammer and I don't come to for hours. Got to figure out who that is. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

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04-14-2009, 03:40 PM	#14
digitalzen Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 202 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: none	It happens to me when I'm really tired, but usually I use it as a sleep aid. I'll read for a while until I'm getting drowsy, then put the book down and pass out.