any real tricks for sleeping on a plane?
Every time I get on a plane these days, I brace myself for a long, uncomfortable ride. I remember when I was younger, I could just nod off anywhere—even in those cramped seats. Now, my back starts aching before we even take off, and no matter how I twist or turn, my head never seems to find a spot that doesn’t leave me sore. I even bought one of those fancy neck pillows everyone raves about, but honestly, it just made me feel more like a bobblehead than anything else.
Last week, flying Southwest, I tried stacking the little pillows and blankets they give you, but it was a lost cause. Meanwhile, the guy next to me was snoring away like he was in his own bed! I can’t help but wonder—am I missing some secret gadget or trick that actually works for folks our age? Or is this just one of those things that gets harder as we get older? It’s frustrating, especially when you see other people sleeping like babies while you’re counting down the hours till landing.
Has anyone actually found something that helps with the back pain or keeps your head from flopping around? I’d love to hear if there’s a real solution out there, or if we’re all just doomed to be wide awake and grumpy at 30,000 feet.
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