We don't have anything like the issue you do; if it gets over 30C for a day then it's in the papers as "HEATWAVE!" although I suppose since we are not used to it, it's still an issue for elderly and disabled people. I prefer 16-18C in any case to be comfortable so even "cool" summer days are bad for me
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Needs must indeed, and particularly when some things like going out to be cooler, or anything more strenous (eg more window-opening) or expensive is not an option.
I must admit, I feel less guilty than I used to about using some electricity and so on. But it's expensive too, and prices are predicted to rise massively.
Cooling the bedroom separately is a great idea, and something I might look into.
Not very humid here - nothing like Townsville/Darwin/Brisbane.
If you're not too humid, then things like keeping the bath full, to dampen towels, are a good idea.
Cooling the bedroom works if you start 30 minutes before you want to enter the room for bed. Even with the door closed, by morning everything is vaguelly similar, but it's a good way to get a solid chunk of sleep.
There's a thing called a "Chillow" which is supposed to be very good for keeping your pillow cool. The website is stuffed with glowing recommendations. Haven't tried it myself.
If you were more well then the thing of hanging wet sheets across the windows might have been a good idea - apparently the evaporation does cool the air, and you mention "hot winds". But the effort of wetting the sheets and hanging them up... or of spraying the sheets once hanging... I dunno.
When I had hyperthyroidism I used hot water bottles filled with cold water. Bit of a lifesaver.
I so, so, so massively don't envy you this dreadful heat.
But the effort of wetting the sheets and hanging them up... or of spraying the sheets once hanging...
Exactly. My mother used to do that when I was a baby (born late November just before a very hot summer). But you're right, that would not be a realistic option for me.
I love the idea of something in or on the pillow. The Chillow looks great! Even though my hair is thinner these days, it's still long, and there's an awful lot to get sweaty with.
Did the cold water in hot water bottles work well? Like losing one's drink bottle in the bed, or better?
Cold water in hot water bottles is fab. Really great. Glad you like the sound of the Chillow - I have no idea whether it's any good, but if you do decide to get one I very much hope it helps :)
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I must admit, I feel less guilty than I used to about using some electricity and so on. But it's expensive too, and prices are predicted to rise massively.
Cooling the bedroom separately is a great idea, and something I might look into.
Not very humid here - nothing like Townsville/Darwin/Brisbane.
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Cooling the bedroom works if you start 30 minutes before you want to enter the room for bed. Even with the door closed, by morning everything is vaguelly similar, but it's a good way to get a solid chunk of sleep.
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If you were more well then the thing of hanging wet sheets across the windows might have been a good idea - apparently the evaporation does cool the air, and you mention "hot winds". But the effort of wetting the sheets and hanging them up... or of spraying the sheets once hanging... I dunno.
When I had hyperthyroidism I used hot water bottles filled with cold water. Bit of a lifesaver.
I so, so, so massively don't envy you this dreadful heat.
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Exactly. My mother used to do that when I was a baby (born late November just before a very hot summer). But you're right, that would not be a realistic option for me.
I love the idea of something in or on the pillow. The Chillow looks great! Even though my hair is thinner these days, it's still long, and there's an awful lot to get sweaty with.
Did the cold water in hot water bottles work well? Like losing one's drink bottle in the bed, or better?
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