How to keep cool

[wolfsoul]

Good idea, I will try the bowl of ice in front of the fan.

The dogs certainly don't help -- they keep trying to make a sandwich out of me when I lay in bed.

[.sarah]

Maybe you could lay some ice packs on your bed and then put a towel or blanket over them and then lay on that. I've done that before when our power went out.


By the way, I'm planning on sending your money off to you today, sorry it took so long

[Killearn Kitties]

Are your sheets a natural fabric? Pure cotton or similar - no man-made fibres in there.

No alcohol. Lots of water.

Various windows open to try to create a through draught, if there is any air movement of course.

No big dogs on the bed would help too.

[moosmom]

Being the victim of hot flashes as well as the summer heat, I put damp facecloths in the freezer and then put them around the back of my neck.

[Jadapit]

Being the victim of hot flashes as well as the summer heat, I put damp facecloths in the freezer and then put them around the back of my neck.

Same with me Donna, aren't the hot flashes fun? I cant seem to ever feel cool, I hate it. I know how you feel wolfsoul I cant sleep very well at night either because of the heat. It must be *hot* everywhere this summer. I'm sure tired of the heat.

[BC_MoM]

If your really hot, run cold water on your wrists, back of neck, and temples and dab it. Don't wipe it off.. that usually cools me down for a while until I can sleep.

But I can relate! We don't have AC either.. Molly kept trying to snuggle up to me last night but I kept pushing her to the end of the bed. It's just too hot to have extra body heat around!

[moosmom]

Jadapit,

Hot flashes suck!!! I've been going through them for over 7 years now, since my hysterectomy. I was told they would last about this long and I'm still waiting for them to stop. When I worked at the newspaper, I used to go buy a can of Diet Coke and put it in my bra. Worked well!

[Flatcoatluver]

The ice chips in front of the fan is a great idea!! I am glad to hear other people having a hard time sleeping. I can't sleep at all. We have a/c in the family room but it doesn't get to far. It's funny all of the room are really cool and once you walk in my room it's a couple degrees higher. Thanks for the reminder about the wet damp cloth in the freezer.

[Catsnclay]

If your really hot, run cold water on your wrists, back of neck, and temples and dab it. Don't wipe it off.. that usually cools me down for a while until I can sleep.

Those spots and the back of your knees are your "pressure" points, if you keep them cool, it will in turn cool off your entire body.

They actually make neck bands, with that stuff that freezes like ice, but takes much longer. They give these to runners, people who work outside all day, etc. Not too sure the exact name or where to buy them, but I do know they are out there! Try a store that sells sporting goods....?

[wolfsoul]

Thanks for all of the great ideas, I will definatly try them! My boss told me I can always sleep at work too, so I will try that if nothing else works, the shop is always nice and cool and then I won't have to get ready for work in the morning.