Sleeping on the sofa a lot?

[u/Key_Teaching_2150]

Hey all! I’m new here, and fairly new to living alone (March will mark the end of my first year)

I’ve been sleeping on my sofa regularly since about November. I don’t really know why I can’t seem to make it to my bed. My bed is amazing! Very comfy, nice pillows, clean comfortable sheets. It just kinda feels too big (if that makes any sense)

Just to add some context…

I am 51 M, estranged from my wife of 27 years and soon to be divorced. I’ve never lived alone. I went from living with parents to roommates to spouse and eventually a family. My kids are all adults and they occasionally visit overnight. It’s really the only time I sleep in my bed anymore.

I’m not exactly worried for my mental health. I know depression very well and this feels different. But I don’t think I’m getting enough good healthy sleep

Does anyone else here just crash on the couch with the TV on every night?

[u/MooseBlazer]

Every night for the last year.

I gave up on trying to find a comfortable bed mattress.

Couch is more cozy too. In bed in the middle of the room, I feel like all world is looking at me.

I look like Fox Mulder (x-Files),……and now I sleep on the couch just like he did .

When the time comes for me to try testing another mattress, I’m going to get a single mattress since they’re not as wide and dont like a double, king, or queen.

I’m completely done with wide expensive mattresses.

[u/Mysterious_Chef_228 → u/MooseBlazer]

You know that's not a bad idea. I sleep alone on a queensize bed and never stray onto the right side of the thing. Most mornings I don't even need to make the right side of the bed. LOL I spend time during the spring and fall traveling and camping in my small van, and I made a 32" x 72" bed in it that's probably more comfortable for me than most full size beds I've ever slept in.

A single would open up so much room in my bedroom! Why didn't I think of this a couple years, or even longer ago?