Do You Sleep With Alot of Covers?

[linasmom]

Curious - does anyone else sleep with tons of covers on their bed no matter the temperature outside?

I have a theory that I love tons of covers because they allow me to feel like a little child wrapped tightly in a blanket, nice and safe. I have my down comforter on my bed no matter the temp outside along with the sheet, another soft blanket and 4 super soft throws.

[nic]

I always have to have covers, even when it's really hot (and I DON'T have air conditioning). For me, I think it has to do with feeling vulerable when my body is exposed, even if I'm wearing my jammies.

[2quilt]

Yes, I have a nest also. Flannel sheets, 2 blankets and a comforter on me, over my head, and two cats laying on me for extra weight. I like to feel cocooned.

[anthony]

No for me.... If its hot, sheet or no sheet even, cold just a sheet and quilt typically.

[Lucky Laser]

Yes, most of the time I'm cold and require a sheet and one or two covers on top of that. If I am hot I usually still need at least a sheet or else I feel like its not really bed time and can't sleep as well.

When I was a kid my parents tended to keep the house temperature lower at night to save heating costs. I guess I just got used to doing it that way.

[nor]

Definitely yes! Regardless of temperature.

To comfortably fall asleep, I have to have my comforter over my exposed ear. It is like a security blanket.

I like the reference to it being "a nest"-a cocoon-safe

nor

[morgan]

I voted no cause I don't need a lot. But I do have to have something covering me in order to feel safe.

[becvan]

I sleep with as many pounds of blankets as possible, even in 90 degree weather. The weight makes me feel safer.

bec

[Cecilia]

It is a weight issue with me also. If it is hot, I still have a sheet, blanket and comforter. Can't sleep without it!

[moog]

If I'm in bed, I have to sleep with a sheet and a blanket/comforter most of the time. But I've been known on occasion to fall asleep just about any where with out. I can nap almost any where/any time.

[newmoonluna]

I voted YES! Always have been that way. I always thought it was my poor blood circulation cuz my feet and hands are always cold!

[Jim]

Interesting. My autistic daughter (who also has PTSD) and autistic grandson both need heavy covers when sleeping. As we are now in the tropics, daughter has special weighted covers which are heavy however not hot. Also both daughter and grandson wear weighted vests when needed, to stay calm and focused. Grounds them apparently, helps with sensory integration issues. Makes them more aware of their bodies in general. One wonders if it would help some PTSDs as well - especially those with dissociation problems. Jim.

[CaliSparrow]

I thought when I was young that I was protecting my neck from the breath of the vampire; but perhaps it was a monster I wasn't willing to acknowledge.

I LOVE the covers piled on. My husband says I'm a furnace.

CS

[Roo]

Heh -- I'm one of the "pile on the covers!" folks...except in summer. I can finally sleep feeling safe under just a sheet...as long as my husband is there beside me. On any cool/cold night, I'll have at least three covers on me; G. might have one. He's a man-furnace and I'm a wee thing who gets cold so easily. Either way, we have our bedroom window open -- even a crack during the coldest months.

[cactus_jack]

I used to, seeing that I had been sexually assaulted. I was terrified of sleeping without a lot to protect me.

Then last fall I was blessed with some excellent advice from both my mother and a local friend- get a restraining order. I thought that because of my last conviction that it'd be good money down the toilet trying that. Well, I was wrong. The mental effect that had was astounding. After I got out of jail I was terrified of going camping. I'm not sure how I'll do this year. Maybe it'll be better, maybe not. But now I can sleep semi-comfortably. I still have horrendous nightmares, but nothing I cover myself with will help that. But, unlike before, if I don't have nightmares, I can at least sleep comfortably. Just pray for no nightmares!

[Murphy's Law]

I definitly love my nest. Good and heavy.

[indigo~in~0z]

not LOTs of blankets...

but whether cold & quilt or hot & sheet ALWAYS COCOONED!

[ChrisB]

Curious - does anyone else sleep with tons of covers on their bed no matter the temperature outside?
Hi- Interesting. I have few or no blankets. Less feels better because I need to be able to react to defend myself and not be confined by blankets. I do sound weird. Smile. I'm working hard on this.
Sleep well

[lacey]

I really like to have a heavy cover. I even have this 3xl thick robe i carry around the house it comforts me and at night i sleep with that in a ball and my teddy with 1 sheet and this like3in thick comforter. Hmmm maybe that's how they got the name comforter, because they're comforting!!

[She Cat]

Have to have a ton of covers on me when I am sleeping. I think it has to do with feeling safe & secure.

[veiled]

I like a heavy quilt. I like weight but not bulk. Feet must be covered and wrapped under. I feel "naked" if they are exposed.

[cypher]

I said no (if I sleep at all that is). If it's cold, I'll get a blanket or 2, beef up a bit on what I'm wearing. But if it's hot, I usually don't use any covers, maybe 1.

[No-Twitch-Tabitha]

Actually, I sleep on top of my comforter and sheets but under a throw blanket. When it's hot, let's just say I sleep "clothing optional".

[Numenal]

I have a feather comforter and a feather bed that I use on top of the comforter. But today is boiling hot and I took a nap without the feather bed on top.

I love heavy bedding. It feels cozy and perfect and safe.

[FightingLily]

I voted no. I get hot easily, most times just one comforter will do unless it is extremely cold out. BUT I do have to have the bed with one side against a wall, and I have to have a dim light on.