I traded pillows. My usual pillow is flat and thin, almost like it’s not there. I was waking up several times a night breathing hard out of my mouth and couldn’t fall back asleep for an hour and I thought it was sleep apnea. About 4 years ago my sister bought me a fat pillow with arms on it to prop myself up to read but it’s not made to be a regular nightly pillow. Four nights ago on a whim I went to sleep with my head propped up on the fat pillow. I’ve slept great ever since! I don’t know why, I guess it’s the difference it makes in my breathing; I’m not waking up breathing hard and rapidly any more. I hope this is a permanent solution, it feels great getting a good nights sleep.
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What a stroke of luck 
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Yeah, it really is.
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I simply can’t sleep with a thin, flimsy pillow. I need a big pillow that I can shape and mold.
I also use a second pillow for between my legs so my knees don’t knock together as I am mainly a side sleeper.
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I haven’t used a pillow for years.
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Hoping you stay on cloud nine
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hopefully it works. its a known solution for sleep apnea to elevate the head of your bed. waking up gasping for breath is sleep apnea
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my pillow is flat also. i roll up and fold one corner on my comforter to prop my head up slightly
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I have a original MY PILLOW can’t sleep without it.
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I’m powerless over my sleep habits. I accept it. I can only do so much.
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I think you found the pillow holy Grail. Lol. I love sleep.
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I know this one guy who sleeps on a wooden board with no pillow.
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