How to keep cool

**Flatcoatluver** · 07-27-2006, 12:04 PM

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.

**king2005** · 07-27-2006, 12:34 PM

My mom bought a small AC & put it in her bedroom. She would turn it on 1hr before bed & leave it on while she slept. Once she was awake she would turn it off.

Having an just for sleeping makes a HUGE difference.. also for those NASTY hot days, you could keep it on during the day to keep JUST your bedroom cool, so you can chill in there... if you don't already, get a small tv for the bedroom or move your computer in there...

I have CA & I would be dead without it.. I cannot sleep in a hot room, I get ill & will end up pacing all night long. So to avoid getting ill, do get a small one for the bedroom. It'll be best for your health.

Edit: almost forgot. Mom only paid 100.00 for hers

**Randi** · 07-27-2006, 12:34 PM

I agree, a wet cloth around your neck helps a lot, and run cold water on your wrists too. Perhaps even put a bowl of cold water by the bed and dip your feet now and again.

As Karen says, wear pure cotton, or silk.

We have it hot here too, some have put a tent in the backyard - I guess they're sleeping there.

**Argranade** · 07-27-2006, 12:41 PM

Live In your freezer for the summer~!

Or cool off your wrist and jump In a pool of cold water maybe eat some Ice cubes.

**sparks19** · 07-27-2006, 12:44 PM

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**RedHedd** · 07-27-2006, 12:53 PM

They've been giving tips on staying cool all over the place lately. The ice pack on the neck works. Also sitting with your feet in a tub of cold water will cool down the rest of your body. Kind of hard to sleep like that, but it does work to cool one down.

Stay away from warm kitties

Even THEY don't want to cuddle in this weather. They're splayed out in front of the fan airing it all out