A total of 16 reviews of this product on Reddit.
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I went to a sleep doctor who wouldn’t even give me a sleep study because she’s like, “You have insomnia. A sleep study will show us nothing.” My issue is both going to sleep and staying asleep. I decided against medication (I’ve been living on 3-4 hours of sleep for so long it doesn’t seem worth it) but then a few months ago I saw a conversation some friends were having on Facebook about sleep masks. The Manta sleep mask was recommended. My issue has never been needing darkness to sleep, but I figured I would try it, anyway. It has honestly made a huge difference. I still wake up after 3 or so hours, but since I can no longer open my eyes and look at the clock, I go back to sleep, while before I would be awake for at least 2 hours.
I don’t know if this could help you (it didn’t help my brother – insomnia runs in my family – but my 13 year old niece took his and it’s been great for her) but may be something worth checking out!
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The catch is that adequate darkness is very difficult to achieve in most places. Even if you manage to black out your bedroom, most places you travel to won’t have proper black out curtains, or might have a street light shining at the window, etc. Thus, your pursuit will likely end with you wearing a face mask every night. And you have to specifically use a cupped face mask like /u/louderharderfaster said, or you’ll get light leak and flattened eyelashes. This one is nice because it has movable eyecups. (I don’t use one personally, my partner does, but given my own sleep troubles, perhaps I should…)
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I went from 8a-8p to 8p-8a in October. If you have days off before the switch try to nap a little bit during the day and then stay up as late as your body will let you. Then nap during the day the next day and repeat. It took me about a month to feel actually adjusted but I’m 6 months in now and I love my shift.
As far as day sleep goes, get blackout curtains for your room, I even got a sleep mask (the best one)
The transition from days to nights is interesting but once you get a hang of it it’s great.
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my son is a very light sleeper.
he got a super dooper eye mask
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I can’t personally couch for how effective it is, but what about a contoured sleep mask ?
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This is the one I use and it stays on nice and snugly and is better at blocking out light than standard ones! I saw it recommended here as a BDSM blindfold lmao but it’s a great sleep mask.
https://www.amazon.com/Manta-Sleep-Mask-Adjustable-Deepest-Possible/dp/B07PRG2CQY
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Have a look at this sleep mask. The thick band around the head also helps a lot — think it like diffuses sharp scalp nerve pain I had 🙂
Manta Sleep Mask – 100% Blackout Eye Mask – Zero Eye Pressure – Adjustable Eye Cups – Guaranteed Deepest-Possible Rest – Perfect Sleeping Mask for Light Sleepers, Travelers, Midday Nappers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRG2CQY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2PCM19D12VSAWP8P3ZKB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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I got this one, what do you think? Only concern is I am a woman so my head is not average male head, what they usually test stuff like this on. One reviewer said she had to sew the eyes closer (edit:
I am hoping that won’t be the case, can’t sew) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PRG2CQY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have that issue, but I can heartily recommend this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PRG2CQY
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| Item | Current | Lowest | Reviews |
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| Manta Sleep Mask – 100% Light Blocking Eye Mask,… | $35.00 | $35.00 | 4.5/5.0 |
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Here is a really good sleep mask – https://www.amazon.com/Manta-Sleep-Mask-Adjustable-Deepest-Possible/dp/B07PRG2CQY
A bit pricey, but it’s totally worth it IMO. Especially in your situation.
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Manta Sleep Mask – 100% Blackout
Trust me.
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This is the No-Pressure eye mask and this is the freezer eye mask
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This one!
Manta Sleep Mask – 100% Blackout… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRG2CQY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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This one! Manta Sleep Mask – 100% Blackout… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRG2CQY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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NTA but I have a great suggestion for a sleep mask…I’ve slept with one for years and recently just found the perfect lightweight total blackout mask that 100% cuts out all the light
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PRG2CQY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also sleep with earplugs which I started using because my now Ex Husband sounds like a saws-all when he sleeps…the best brand I have found for them is Spark Plugs
hope these help
