About My Journey
Alright... let's just say it.
I snore.
Not the cute little cartoon snore either. I'm talking about the full-on freight train kind.
And the worst part? For most of my life, I had no idea how bad it was.
It started way earlier than I realized
Even when I was younger, people would joke about my snoring at sleepovers.
You know those moments where someone casually says something and you laugh it off?
"Jenny... we might have to move your sleeping bag over there."
At the time I didn't think much of it. I figured everyone snored a little.
But when I got to college... things got worse.
Way worse.
The moment it started affecting my marriage
Fast forward a few years.
I'm married to the most patient, supportive guy on earth.
And for a long time he tried to just power through my snoring.
Earplugs.
White noise.
Pillows over his head.
You name it.
But eventually the lack of sleep started catching up with him.
He was exhausted all the time. Dark circles under his eyes. Irritable. Struggling to focus.
And the hardest part?
Sometimes he had to sleep in the guest room just to get a full night's rest.
Watching that happen was awful.
The weird part...
Here's the crazy thing.
I slept great.
Seriously.
I'd wake up feeling rested while my poor husband looked like he had just survived a zombie apocalypse.
So at first, I didn't think I was the problem.
It wasn't until I started seeing how exhausted he was every morning that I realized something had to change.
The anti-snoring rabbit hole
That's when we decided we were done living with the snore monster.
For the next six months we tried everything.
Different sleep positions.
Diet changes.
Breathing exercises.
Pillows.
Mouthpieces.
Nasal strips.
Even looking into surgical options (which I personally was not interested in).
If someone on the internet said it helped snoring... we probably tried it.
To my husband's credit, he stuck with me through all of it. Even though he wasn't the one snoring.
The turning point
At one point we were honestly getting discouraged.
Then something interesting happened.
I met a doctor who had dealt with the exact same problem in his own relationship.
Except in his case... he was the snorer.
He explained something that changed everything for me.
Most people don't stop snoring by using one magic product.
You usually have to combine a few different techniques depending on why you snore.
Things like:
- improving nasal breathing
- adjusting sleep position
- using the right anti-snoring devices
- strengthening airway habits
Once we started approaching the problem that way, things finally started improving.
Where things are today
Fast forward to now...
My snoring is basically gone.
Okay... not completely gone.
If I've had a few drinks or I'm extremely exhausted, it still makes an appearance.
But the difference is night and day.
We're back sleeping in the same room.
Everyone is actually getting rest.
And my husband no longer looks like a sleep-deprived raccoon every morning.
Why I created Snoresy
During this whole process I realized something frustrating.
There really wasn't a clear, trustworthy place to learn about snoring solutions.
Most websites just push random products without explaining why they might work.
So I decided to build the resource I wish I had when we started this journey.
Snoresy is where I share:
- what actually worked for me
- the anti-snoring products worth trying
- practical ways to improve sleep
- and tools to help people figure out their own snoring type
If you're dealing with snoring (or living with someone who does), I hope this site helps you find something that works.
Because trust me...
Getting a good night's sleep again feels amazing.
— Jenny
(AKA Lil Miss Snoresy)