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A neutral? How do you prefer sleeping,in what position? Curious and wondering?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO

I am a side sleeper myself, mostly on my left side, and now and then on my right side, and occasionally on my back when I take a brief nap during the day, I don't think I have slept on my stomach that I am aware of, but just wondering is all, amen

March 12
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Members shared their preferred sleeping positions in response to a fun and curious question about how people sleep, with side sleeping... Read more

Members shared their preferred sleeping positions in response to a fun and curious question about how people sleep, with side sleeping (especially on the left) being the most common answer. Several members described how health conditions shape their sleeping habits, including managing seizures, back pain, vertigo, and limb loss, with some finding that sleeping on their back or elevating their legs brought more comfort. A recurring theme was adapting sleep positions to fit personal health needs, and one member shared a deeply moving story about how a partner's quiet, loving presence helped ease phantom limb pain and nighttime seizures.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My entire left leg I be missing .. and .. as other amputees be knowing .. phantom leg pain be no joke .. no meds relieve it .. and I cannot be walking it off with no leg to be standing on ., so ., how I be coping? ., Jen and me find an answer be in quiet love.. as left side sleeper I be .. so my Jen lie close to me on my left ., she allow me to rest my emptiness against the solidness of her presence ., she be
supporting me in my agony .. she hold my hands in hers as we pray together .. as I be relaxing into her gentle support.. my pain gradually easing until I be sinking into the relief of blessed sleep .. she speak not a word .. allowing the sweet sound of silence of her quiet love for me to speak.. when there be no words .. no other way to banish such unbearable pain .. to soothe an achingky troubled mind .. quiet love be the welcome answer for us .. perhaps it be for you all as well .. hugs and prayers to all who be suffering such this day .. William and Jen 💜💙🤗🕊

April 9
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I sleep on my back.

March 15
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Back and both sides for Me!

April 6
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Stomach back and both sides. But ether way as long as I get some sleep

March 23
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I always sleep on my side.

March 14

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