Is it normal that i need the tv on to fall asleep?

I've never been able to sleep in complete silence. When I was a kid I would hear voices when sleeping in silence. I don't know if it still happens now because its just so normal for me to fall asleep watching TV.

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Based on 76 votes (61 yes)
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  • Dizzee

    I'm the same way with fans. I have to have a fan going at all times. There was even a time that there was this power outage and the fan turned off and I woke up from it. It's not a loud fan, but it does make some noise.

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  • wigsplitz

    Me too! I have to have it or I can't sleep. If it goes off, I will wake up from the silence and darkness. It's also really, really hard for me to fall asleep on nights when there's nothing good on. I fall asleep best to shows I enjoy. I actually go around checking my guide thing, and it allows me to select shows to watch and it will automatically change the channel to whatever show whenever it comes on, so most nights I set it to go to all my favorite shows. I also sleep with an axe at hand. Well actually it's a tomahawk, but who cares.

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  • squirrelgirl

    I need to watch TV in order to sleep too. It takes my mind off of the worries of the day. It also reminds me of when I was a kid and my parents used to sit by my bed and tell me stories until I fell asleep.

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  • BluntsRolled

    Im the same way, Id say its normal. However I have Tinnitus so the silence rapes me.

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  • seekingcleanfriendship

    Im kind of opposite i cant sleep with noise unless really tired. I do like lights on though. I hate getting up and walking into things etc.

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  • walrus101

    it all depends on who you are. I can fall asleep anywhere, but I love sleeping when adult swims on cus I have awesome dreams.

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  • Avant-Garde

    I have to sleep with music. If I don't have it, then it'll be very difficult to relax enough for sleep. It also keeps me company:)

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  • iWillAskTheQuestionsHere

    I'm the same way. If not tv then music.

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  • Frosties

    I feel a bit lonely if I don't have mine on in the day so it tends to be always on, but only tuned to things I like. When I need to concentrate on something, I mute it, but still leave the picture on. If I turn it off completely, I suddenly feel very alone. I know it's a silly conceit but it does actually work.

    I couldn't have it on when I sleep, though. The last thing I want when I sleep is other people marauding around the place.

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  • emotionalwreck4ever

    My boyfriend is the sameway he has the tv on all day, he hates the silence, i git used to it so did our kids -____-

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  • Shackleford96

    I hate that, but it's normal. It's just a condition that you have grown accustomed to.

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