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A member asked:
How is it possible that someone who is a light sleeper can sleep right through his own loud snoring?
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Sleep stages: Everyone is a "light sleeper" in the early stages of sleep (like when a dad is watching tv with his eyes closed!). When entering stage 3 or 4, or rem (rapid eye movement), the conscious awareness of a normal sleeper is shut down--so only the "2nd-hand snoring" sufferers around you are aware of the snoring!
Answered 11/15/2012
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Light sleeper: If you snore and you do not wake up then you are not a light sleeper. If you wake up frequently, and it gives you an impression that you are a light sleeper, this is another issue. If you snore and wake up frequently, you might need to be checked for sleep apnea. See a sleep doctor.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Snore: Possible, depending on the sleep stage.
Answered 11/15/2012
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