Sangeeta Rao Sangeeta Rao Asked 5 months ago

Why do i make sounds in my sleep?

My roommate told me I make a lot of sounds when I'm sleeping. It's not snoring, more like little mumbles or sometimes a gasp. Should I be concerned about this, or is it common?

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Siddharth Jain Siddharth Jain Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Best not to self-diagnose based on internet posts. Sleep sounds can be many things, from harmless to something that needs looking into. A proper doctor's consultation is the only way to really know what's going on.

Aditi Desai Aditi Desai Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Could be as simple as blocked nasal passages, try steaming before bed. Sometimes even sleeping on your back can cause snoring. If it's really loud, or if you feel very tired during the day, then seeing a doctor is a good idea.

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Akash Sharma Akash Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Hey, it's okay, many people make sounds in their sleep. It's usually nothing serious. Just make sure you're not overly tired or stressed before bed. If someone is telling you it's really loud or you're waking up feeling unrested, then it's worth checking with a doc.

Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

My husband snores like a train sometimes, lol. For him, it's worse when he's had a really heavy dinner or is super tired. Not sure about medical reasons, but that's what I've observed in our house.

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Priyanka Patel Priyanka Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Aww, don't worry too much! My roommate sometimes talks in her sleep, it's pretty common. Maybe you're just dreaming loudly! If you're concerned about breathing or feeling unwell, then a quick checkup won't hurt, right?

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