Does anyone else have a hard time getting warm?

[pacz]

I hate the cole and living in the Norteast US doesn't help(although I would never give it up) Feather bed, down comforter, down pillows and flannel sheets are great!

 

[Christopher123]

Hah, sounds like me. When I was at home, I had this air filter thing in my room (a glorified fan) and I always had to have it on high every night to be able to sleep. Then when I went up to school, I found that I couldn't sleep without the noise from it. I actually had to find a program to simulate white noise, and I leave my computer on all night when I go to bed, letting it pretend to be a fan

Yep, it's that 'white noise' factor. I can't sleep without it.

Sometimes one of my roommates will come into my room and turn off my fan, because they know that's how they can wake me up. I'll immediately sit up in bed and say, "Hey! No! You don't touch my fan!"

lol

 

[Christopher123]

I hate the cole and living in the Norteast US doesn't help(although I would never give it up) Feather bed, down comforter, down pillows and flannel sheets are great!

Now that sounds heavenly.

P.S. - beware, there are blanket thieves in this thread.

 

[MidnightPrism]

I'll get Mr Prism to rub his cold feet all over your legs.

I'll do it too. It'll make you jump right out of bed

 

[Christopher123]

^ ^ Yup, the white noise and the feel of the 'breeze' caressing the ol' cheeks. Then I uncover my face and let the fan blow on that too.

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[Christopher123]

Heck, I'm a Texas boy stuck in Chicago weather. It's like 20 degrees F outside and I'm inside with the heater on, but I'm still F*CKing COLD! If there is something wrong with you then there is definitely something wrong with me as well! Eric, my BF, says I'm starting to look like some kind of over stuffed pin cushion.

Kinda like the "tick about to pop" boy in Christmas Story?

 

[kkojac]

It you are concerned, have your doctor check your thyroid. Increased sensitivity to or intolerence to hot and cold temperatures may be a sign of hypothyroidism. Small dose of medication can make a significant difference.

 

[JamieFL]

^ ^ Yup, the white noise and the feel of the 'breeze' caressing the ol' cheeks. Then I uncover my face and let the fan blow on that too.

Tee Hee

 

[JamieFL]

It you are concerned, have your doctor check your thyroid. Increased sensitivity to or intolerence to hot and cold temperatures may be a sign of hypothyroidism. Small dose of medication can make a significant difference.

Yeah, I didn't want to mention that, since he doesn't seem to be having any other symptoms. But that was the first thing that popped into my head. That and Raynaud's.

 

[Christopher123]

It you are concerned, have your doctor check your thyroid. Increased sensitivity to or intolerence to hot and cold temperatures may be a sign of hypothyroidism. Small dose of medication can make a significant difference.

I'm already hypoglycemic. I don't need no more hypo conditions, lol.

Never thought about the thyroid thing. I think I just hate the extremes.

 

[JayHew]

Depends too on how much body fat one has. If about 8% or less, you can get easily cold. Not that I'm saying it is time to look like Santa, but 9-10% keeps a boby warm. Then it also depends on how often you shower. If done daily (normal now a days) then suggest you oil down afterwards by putting lotion or even using baby oil. Not only softens the skin but stops it from chapping in winter and adds that extra layer of oil to the skin, thus making it an insulation layer.

There are rare medical conditions that can occur but the one that comes to mind right now is hypothyroidism (low output from the thyroid gland) and can lower body energy output. But again there would be a number of other symptoms.

Only suggestion is, get a warm body next to you to combat possible hypothermia and you must be naked and skin to skin. I am sure there are a number of people here who would gladly volunteer to do this necessary duty for you.

 

[JamieFL]

I'm already hypoglycemic. I don't need no more hypo conditions, lol.

Never thought about the thyroid thing. I think I just hate the extremes.

Oh? Hypoglycemia can actually make you feel cold too...

 

[Christopher123]

Only suggestion is, get a warm body next to you to combat possible hypothermia and you must be naked and skin to skin.

I wish

Oh? Hypoglycemia can actually make you feel cold too...

Well then maybe that's what part of my problem is.

 

[Golliwog]

Wow, now that is the hottest discussion we have had on this forum in ever so long. I don't find it hard to get warm, but find it warm sometimes to get hard.
Think I might be dyslexic?

 

[Danugh]

The straight basketball player i am dating keeps me warm whenever i am with him.

 

[Christopher123]

Thanks, guys, I'll work on those suggestions

And Newboy, if you're a man and you're dating a man, I seriously doubt he's straight, lol.

 

[Brijan]

Please tell me others have the same problem.

I too get cold.
I blame it on poor circulation... perhaps you can attribute your coldness to the same problem.
Aside from other suggestions in this thread so far, perhaps you should consider wearing a hat of sorts. Most of the body's head escapes via the head. Conserve that heat and you (shouldn't) be as cold!
Now, I'm not one for hats, so I can't tell you how effective it is...

...unless, of course, the fire starts in the bedroom...

LOL!

I can NOT sleep without a fan running.

Ditto!
I need a fan running for sleep maintenance.

My feet are always cold, so when I'm in the bed with someone I like to rub my feet on their legs

You are a meanie!
I've taken to rubbing my cold feet together when I sleep.
I've noticed, well the b/f has noticed, that I do it whenever I go to sleep.
Old habits...

 

[Centexfarmer]

Thanks, guys, I'll work on those suggestions

And Newboy, if you're a man and you're dating a man, I seriously doubt he's straight, lol.

Come on Christopher!

If Newboy finds that out he'll have to dump the guy and find another str8 dude.

 

[Christopher123]

I too get cold.
I blame it on poor circulation... perhaps you can attribute your coldness to the same problem.
Aside from other suggestions in this thread so far, perhaps you should consider wearing a hat of sorts. Most of the body's head escapes via the head. Conserve that heat and you (shouldn't) be as cold!
Now, I'm not one for hats, so I can't tell you how effective it is...

I don't like hats either. I have a serious problem with anything on my head.

 

[Christopher123]

Come on Christopher!

If Newboy finds that out he'll have to dump the guy and find another str8 dude.

OMG, I'm so sorry.

Okay, shhhhhhhhh......