Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 7 months ago

Do you sleep better in the cold?

My husband always says I sleep better when the AC is on low, even in winter. I'm wondering if there's any truth to this. Is it just me or do others also feel more rested in a cool room?

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Sunita Sharma Sunita Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, cooling down the room naturally helps a lot, maybe keep the window open for some fresh air before bed. But honestly, if you are constantly feeling too hot or sweating heavily at night even when it is cold, please check with a doc. It could be some hormonal issue or thyroid.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Bro, absolutely. I literally cannot sleep if my room is even slightly warm, it is the worst feeling. In winters I just wrap myself like a burrito in my blanket and sleep like a baby for 9 hours straight.

Rajesh Varma Rajesh Varma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I used to have terrible insomnia until I realized my bedroom was just too stuffy. Now I make sure to ventilate the room properly in the evening and keep the temp around 22 degrees. Trust me, do this and you will see your sleep quality improve instantly.

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, same here. I actually read somewhere that a cooler room tells your brain it's time to sleep. I usually switch off the fan or AC just before sleeping so it doesn't get freezing, but starting with a cool room makes a huge difference.

Gopal Patel Gopal Patel Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan bhai, thand me neend toh bahut acchi aati hai. Hum toh garmiyon me bhi thoda thanda pani chhidak dete hain kamre me sone se pehle. Shanti se neend puri ho jati hai bina kisi pareshani ke.

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Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, trying to sleep when you are feeling hot and sticky is so frustrating. Our body temperature needs to drop a bit to fall asleep anyway. I always feel so much more relaxed and cozy when the room is cool.

Aditya Joshi Aditya Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

100% true for me, I need the AC at 20 even in monsoon to get any decent rest. Warm rooms just make me super restless and I keep tossing and turning all night. Cold room plus a heavy blanket is the ultimate cheat code for deep sleep.

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