Health: Today, I slept through my alarm because it was drowned out by... - FML

By anonymous - 26/03/2015 03:43 - United States

Today, I slept through my alarm because it was drowned out by humming. My humming, in my sleep. Even my body is against me waking up on time. FML

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saffy66 34

Thursday 26 March 2015 10:09

I usually set three alarms at 15 minute intervals. I have sabotaged myself by rolling over half asleep and turning off my alarm. Not sure that would have helped the OP though, depending n the type of alarm and the duration of the humming episode.

Vanessa_Leeann26 17

Thursday 26 March 2015 10:10

I feel you. I wake up at least 2-3 times throughout the night, yet I most mornings I cannot heard my standard alarm clock or iPhone alarm! Although I can hear if either one of my kids makes a sniffle in the next room! =

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hi1234567891234 15

Tuesday 10 January 2017 4:02

I tried that once. Woke up 2 hours late with a completely numb arm.

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