{"id":22085,"date":"2022-03-25T11:10:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:10:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:43","slug":"is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it OK to sleep in the bathroom?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#Is_it_OK_to_sleep_in_the_bathroom\" title=\"Is it OK to sleep in the bathroom?\">Is it OK to sleep in the bathroom?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#How_do_you_sleep_in_the_bathroom\" title=\"How do you sleep in the bathroom?\">How do you sleep in the bathroom?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#Is_it_normal_to_pee_in_the_night\" title=\"Is it normal to pee in the night?\">Is it normal to pee in the night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#Is_it_normal_to_use_the_bathroom_in_the_middle_of_the_night\" title=\"Is it normal to use the bathroom in the middle of the night?\">Is it normal to use the bathroom in the middle of the night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#What_would_happen_if_I_fell_asleep_in_the_bath\" title=\"What would happen if I fell asleep in the bath?\">What would happen if I fell asleep in the bath?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#Is_it_safe_to_sleep_in_water\" title=\"Is it safe to sleep in water?\">Is it safe to sleep in water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#How_do_you_sleep_comfortably_in_a_bathroom\" title=\"How do you sleep comfortably in a bathroom?\">How do you sleep comfortably in a bathroom?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#Can_I_sleep_in_the_bathtub\" title=\"Can I sleep in the bathtub?\">Can I sleep in the bathtub?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#How_do_you_lay_down_in_a_bathtub\" title=\"How do you lay down in a bathtub?\">How do you lay down in a bathtub?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#Is_it_normal_to_pee_once_at_night\" title=\"Is it normal to pee once at night?\">Is it normal to pee once at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#How_many_times_should_I_urinate_at_night\" title=\"How many times should I urinate at night?\">How many times should I urinate at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#How_can_I_stop_waking_up_to_pee_at_night\" title=\"How can I stop waking up to pee at night?\">How can I stop waking up to pee at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#Is_it_normal_to_pee_in_the_middle_of_the_night_every_night\" title=\"Is it normal to pee in the middle of the night every night?\">Is it normal to pee in the middle of the night every night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#How_do_you_stop_using_the_bathroom_in_the_middle_of_the_night\" title=\"How do you stop using the bathroom in the middle of the night?\">How do you stop using the bathroom in the middle of the night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-sleep-in-the-bathroom\/#How_many_times_should_you_pee_in_the_middle_of_the_night\" title=\"How many times should you pee in the middle of the night?\">How many times should you pee in the middle of the night?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_sleep_in_the_bathroom\"><\/span>Is it OK to sleep in the bathroom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><b>The warm water may lull you to nap.<\/b><b>The cooling water might wake you up or not. It is a not well thought out situation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sleep_in_the_bathroom\"><\/span>How do you sleep in the bathroom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fold several blankets or comforters and place them along the bottom of the bathtub. This will create a mattress for you to sleep on. Make sure your padding reaches up the sides of the tub as well if possible to cushion all parts of your body that will be in contact with the tub&#8217;s surface.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_to_pee_in_the_night\"><\/span>Is it normal to pee in the night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many people wake up at night to urinate, but you can adjust your behaviors, medications, or overall health to improve your nightly symptoms. However, nighttime urination could be your body&#8217;s way of signaling another underlying issue, so don&#8217;t hesitate to talk to your doctor if you have concerns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_to_use_the_bathroom_in_the_middle_of_the_night\"><\/span>Is it normal to use the bathroom in the middle of the night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Occasionally getting up to use the bathroom at night is usually not a cause for concern. However, consistent and frequent awakenings to use the bathroom every night fragments your sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_happen_if_I_fell_asleep_in_the_bath\"><\/span>What would happen if I fell asleep in the bath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Very unlikely. First of all, most bathtubs are too small for you to slip down into the water to the point that the water covers your nose and mouth. But even if you did, if you are only asleep, the water in your nose and mouth would wake you up long before you could drown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_sleep_in_water\"><\/span>Is it safe to sleep in water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This state is often referred to as the threshold of consciousness, because well, that&#8217;s exactly what it is  that boundary between the conscious and the unconscious. So the short answer is <b>yes  you can fall asleep in a float tank, although you may be mistaking nodding off for reaching a deep, meditative state!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sleep_comfortably_in_a_bathroom\"><\/span>How do you sleep comfortably in a bathroom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Go to sleep!<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Position yourself with your head on the opposite side of the tub from the tap. That way if you forget where you are and sit up you won&#8217;t bump your head or face on the faucet.<\/li>\n<li>Use the fan for white noise if you need to block out background noise to sleep better.<\/li>\n<li>Turn out the lights.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_sleep_in_the_bathtub\"><\/span>Can I sleep in the bathtub?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sleeping in a bathtub of water is never recommended as you could drown. The best-case scenario is that you&#8217;ll be awoken by water getting in your nose. Also, the falling temperature of the water will cause you to wake up. If you&#8217;re unlucky, the outcome could be hypothermia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_lay_down_in_a_bathtub\"><\/span>How do you lay down in a bathtub?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No, it is not possible in the ocean or other natural bodies of water. The relaxed state of sleep would cause water to splash your face and\/or enter your airways, which would trigger an involuntary response to wake up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_to_pee_once_at_night\"><\/span>Is it normal to pee once at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have to get up once during the night to urinate, <b>you&#8217;re likely still in the normal range. More than once can indicate a problem that will leave you feeling tired. Drinking too much before bed, especially diuretic beverages such as alcohol or caffeine, can cause you to wake up a few times at night, said Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_should_I_urinate_at_night\"><\/span>How many times should I urinate at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people urinate more frequently, especially at night, as they get older. <b>Most people over the age of 60 do not urinate more than twice nightly, however. If a person wakes up to pee more than twice, they should consult a doctor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_stop_waking_up_to_pee_at_night\"><\/span>How can I stop waking up to pee at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>#4 PRACTICE GOOD SLEEP HYGIENE.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Limit daytime naps to 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine close to bedtime.<\/li>\n<li>Set a consistent sleep and wake time.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise regularly (but not right before bed)<\/li>\n<li>Avoid foods that may be disruptive right before sleep (like spicy or heavy, rich foods)<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_to_pee_in_the_middle_of_the_night_every_night\"><\/span>Is it normal to pee in the middle of the night every night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many people wake up at night to urinate, but you can adjust your behaviors, medications, or overall health to improve your nightly symptoms. However, nighttime urination could be your body&#8217;s way of signaling another underlying issue, so don&#8217;t hesitate to talk to your doctor if you have concerns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_using_the_bathroom_in_the_middle_of_the_night\"><\/span>How do you stop using the bathroom in the middle of the night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tips for dealing with nighttime urination<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Keep a voiding diary: Monitor how much liquid you drink and your urine output.  <\/li>\n<li>Limit your intake of fluids two hours before bedtime: Drinking too close to bedtime can lead to urinating at night.  <\/li>\n<li>Check for sleep apnea: During deep sleep, our bodies produce antidiuretic hormones.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_should_you_pee_in_the_middle_of_the_night\"><\/span>How many times should you pee in the middle of the night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes of nocturia.Causes of nocturnal and global polyuriaCauses of <b>low nocturnal bladder capacity<\/b>diabetes insipidusinterstitial cystitis7 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it OK to sleep in the bathroom?How do you sleep in the bathroom?Is it normal to pee in the night?Is it normal to use the bathroom in the middle of the night?What would happen if I fell asleep in the bath?Is it safe to sleep in water?How do you sleep comfortably&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22085"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22085"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22085\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}