At 29 I've turned into a dribbler - how do I stop?

[kiethton]

So much to my fiance's delight over the last 12m or so I've turned into a dribbling mess while sleeping.

Although previously there was never any issue when asleep (in bed) now whenever I fall asleep I leave big dribble patches over the pillow (no matter what side I lay on), regularly having to turn the pillow over in the night.

Besides being minging and necessitating increased laundry how do I stop this? - I don't have a dribbling problem in the day, only seems to be an issue when sleeping?

[smiffy180]

kiethton said:

So much to my fiance's delight over the last 12m or so I've turned into a dribbling mess while sleeping.

Although previously there was never any issue when asleep (in bed) now whenever I fall asleep I leave big dribble patches over the pillow (no matter what side I lay on), regularly having to turn the pillow over in the night.

Besides being minging and necessitating increased laundry how do I stop this? - I don't have a dribbling problem in the day, only seems to be an issue when sleeping?

I'm just taking guesses here as no one else has done input yet:
-any changes in routine prior to bed that could be linked such as eating closer to sleep time?
Maybe do a dribble diary, write down your daily routine and when it happens see if there's any patterns?

[anonymous-user]

What's your BMI out of interest?

[kiethton]

Thanks guys - no real pattern, not too much has changed, only link I’ve found is drinking...still happens even when I’m not but more often when more tired.

My BMI is too high, not sure exactly what but I’m 6”1 and about 19st...although my weight hasn’t changed since it started?

(Do have a wedding I’m targeting a 20kg weight loss for though)

[ashleyman]

The only time I dribble when sleeping is if I don't brush my teeth before bed.

[kiethton]

That’s interesting - do most of the time (do occasionally collapse on sofa and take myself straight to bed though) - will ensure I do

[anonymous-user]

kiethton said:

Thanks guys - no real pattern, not too much has changed, only link I’ve found is drinking...still happens even when I’m not but more often when more tired.

My BMI is too high, not sure exactly what but I’m 6”1 and about 19st...although my weight hasn’t changed since it started?

(Do have a wedding I’m targeting a 20kg weight loss for though)

I can’t help but think some decent weight loss would help. We’re not designed to carry weight and things do start breaking from the norm when we do (sleep apnea etc). I reckon dribbling would be something related (based on pure guesswork!).

[Robmarriott]

Agree with the weight loss thing.

I never used to suffer but since becoming a fatty I have. I also snore and breathe through my mouth when I'm sleeping, all of which will be related.

Shift some podge and you'll breathe through your nose and not dribble.

edit - that or you'll drown in your sleep on your own drool from not having your mouth open, either way you'll stop doing it long term!

[kiethton]

Thanks, seems the most likely cause.

With the wedding now 9 months away I'll get the turbo trainer out this evening...

[Monkeylegend]

I was going to suggest putting a bag on the end of it, but it appears it's the other end that's the problem.

[Pistonheader101]

Most likely excessive weight/fat - try aiming for a BMI between 20-25 and the situation should dissapear

[227bhp]

Try resting your head on the pillow, not your cock.

[Lemming Train]

Clean your teeth immediately before you go to bed with the strongest mintiest toothpaste you can find, but don't swill out your mouth with water to remove the last taste of toothpaste. The mint in the toothpaste dries your mouth. I had the same problem for a while and the above cured it for me. Waking up with a dry mouth that feels like cardboard isn't a pleasant feeling either but it beats soggy rancid pillows and a glass of water or juice at the side of the bed quickly fixes that problem.

Asda Living do some decent waterproof pillowcases that aren't scrunchy like all the crappy ones they sell on Amazon.

[craigjm]

Overweight and slobbering onto the pillow overnight probably means you snore heavily too and may be starting to develop sleep apnea. Time to lose weight and see if that lessens the issue. If not get a sleep analysis done

[anonymous-user]

Lemming Train said:

The mint in the toothpaste dries your mouth.

Source?

I think reducing the 125kg is a better option.

[Lemming Train]

Badda said:

Source?

I think reducing the 125kg is a better option.

I may be mistaken about it being the mint! Some internet searching hasn't found anything conclusive on that front but there are many comments claiming that it's actually the flouride content which causes the dryness. Plenty of people saying that their mouth becomes dry after using toothpaste so there's definitely something in it which dries your mouth. I use ProNamel myself which is a non-SLS toothpaste and it certainly dries my mouth after using.

[kiethton]

Think you’re all right on the weight tbh, apparently my snoring has been getting worse too!

On the weight loss for the year ahead of the wedding so hopefully I’ll be back to my 90-100kg target before long

[Lemming Train]

kiethton said:

Think you’re all right on the weight tbh, apparently my snoring has been getting worse too!

On the weight loss for the year ahead of the wedding so hopefully I’ll be back to my 90-100kg target before long

You need to get yourself signed up to the 2019 fatties thread!

[kiethton]

Haha already there!

[craigjm]

kiethton said:

Think you’re all right on the weight tbh, apparently my snoring has been getting worse too!

On the weight loss for the year ahead of the wedding so hopefully I’ll be back to my 90-100kg target before long

Ask your partner to listen to you when you snore loudly and note if you stop snoring for periods of time and restart. If you do then notice if your breathing slows or even stops during this time. This along with wet pillow are classic symptoms of sleep apnea.

Do you feel well rested when you get up in the morning?

Do you feel tired for a while around lunch time or later in the afternoon and put it down to a “post lunch dip”