Why can't I sleep without a fan?
You're far from alone. For most people it's not the breeze they miss, it's the sound, and the silence that takes its place.
Silence can feel loud
A fan's steady hum hides the little noises of a house at night: the fridge, the pipes, the street. Without it, every creak stands out, and your brain stays on alert listening for the next one.
It's become part of your routine
Sleep runs on cues. Do the same thing every night, like turning on the fan, and it becomes part of how you fall asleep. Take the cue away and your body notices something's missing, even if you can't say what.
Sometimes it really is the temperature
Most people sleep better in a cool room. If you also kick off the covers without a fan, part of it may be warmth. A cooler room or lighter bedding helps with that side of it.
Taking your fan with you
There's nothing wrong with needing a fan to sleep. The easy fix for travel, guest rooms and cold winter nights is to bring the sound without the fan. Fan of Sleep plays the same steady hum from your phone, at the speed you're used to.
