It's not necessarily the caffeine... I can drink a Kickstart 2 hours before bed and sleep just fine. I found the culprit was that I had trained myself to wake up at several set times during the night by always looking at the clock. I was also keeping myself awake at times by obsessing over how late it was, what time I had to get up, and getting to a cycle of anxiety over having not fallen asleep. So I had to hide the alarm clock from view. It took a couple weeks, but I finally broke the habit of waking up every other hour. Another problem can be interrupted sleep cycles. White or Pink noise reduces interruption and a sleep tracker can help wake up from the end of a cycle, when you're in stage 1, instead of in the middle of a rem cycle or stage 4.
Idk about that, I drink two 300 mg energy drinks plus dry scoop pre-work out and I never wake up through out the night, not even too pee and my bladder is full as heck when I wake up, so that's probably not it
It's nice to hear from other side sleeping, arm under the pillow, wake up multiple times in the night sleepers. Makes me think I'm not so weird. Or the both of us are really weird.
This was me. After doing a lot of research, which included the pillow cube, I went with the high loft purple harmony. $159. My wife thought I was crazy but I asked her what is a good sleep worth? No lie that pillow knocked me out. Best pillow I've ever had as a side sleeper, wake up all the time guy. And I've tried a loooot of them.
I do the side sleeping with the arm under the pillow stuff, too! A good pillow, a weighted blanket, a good alarm, and a good sleep schedule solved the night wake ups for me.
honestly i think amanda is just protecting her true identity by saying she's 5'2'' and from the US. that's okay, amanda, you wonderful 5'7'' canadian, we accept you in whatever way you want us to.
The idea of having night terrors but also being too anxious to not have your back to the door sounds like it could’ve produced some terrifying dreams where you saw someone standing at your door and I am stressed on your behalf
That's exactly what happens in my sleep paralysis. And you're right they're both terrible but looking at the door is like, slightly less frightening in a weird way.
I'm the absolute opposite. It's like I still buy into the idea if I don't turn over and look whatever scary thing I "sense" it can't hurt me. Shadow Demon: "muwahaha, I'm gonna scare the shit of her." Also Shadow Demon: "Damn it, she's under the covers." Or "Shit. Her eyes are closed. My ONE WEAKNESS!" Consequently, I recently watched ManlyBadAssHero play through a game called "(Don't) Open Your Eyes" about this person having a conversation with his/her own shadow-demon-thing and it scared me more than any other horror movie or game before because of how accurate it was.
If I face the wall, I hear my sleep paralysis demons instead of seeing them, then it's harder to remind myself they're not real but I still can't move.
"I slept on it with the pillowcase because I'm not a heathen" not even 30 seconds later "I wonder if you can tell there's peanut butter on this pillow?"
I know this video is about the pillow and not your sleeping habits, but you should get tested for sleep apnea at some point because I’ve always dealt with sleep paralysis and waking up all through the night and it turns out it was just, y’know, the fact that I’d randomly stop breathing 🤪
You can also end up training yourself wake up at specific times during the night if you're someone that automatically checks the clock. Having a TV in your room is also detrimental to your sleep cycle.
Instead of a bed, I have a small, comfy couch that I sleep on. Not only does it make more space in my room, but it makes it super easy to sleep with my back to the window whilst facing my door.
Lol when you get old..... you will get excited for sleep as well... when I turned 14 about 27 years ago something in my brain chemistry changed and instead of needing 8 hours of sleep my body will shut itself down... almost like hibernation and I will end up sleeping a minimum of 16 hours in a 24 hour period of time... my doctors told me its absolutely normal for my health issues but there are days when 16 hours is not enough and my body will send me into sleep comas where 24 hours of sleep will turn into 2 or 3 days straight and nothing will wake me up..... not noise or people not even my bladder lol.... but I actually love sleeping more than anything!!!
I bought an fancy ergonomic pillow for side of back sleeping 2 years ago. It has grooves for either way of sleeping that seem much more ideal than a cube. It has led to a major improvement in my migraines. It cost $30. That pillow + weighted blanket gives me great sleep
TravelEase Contour Memory Fiam Pillow - the "butterfly wings" shaped cervical pillow. 3/4 of my migraines are due to issues in my cervical vertebrae. This pillow took a week or 2 to get used to, but really helped with neck and shoulder strain
As a side sleeper the best thing I ever did was start sleeping with a pillow between my knees, I haven't woken up with back pain in years. Everyone I tell about it comes back and thanks me lol.
It's easier when your content is pg-13 and not in danger of being demonitized. But hey, judges gon' judge... Some won't care about another's livelihood is in jeopardy because they view them as commodities, not people. But who cares what those assholes think? See what I did there 🤫
You got the long version. That one is designed for side sleepers that roll around at night. The pillow case is designed for the standard cube, thus the size issue 😅
Ok I have questions about you sleeping facing the door. I sleep not facing the door because I'm terrified of seeing something in the doorway. I would rather die not knowing what was coming
i have to sleep on the side of the bed that is closest to the door. i didn't realize this was the case until i was 23. i turn back and forth but my side of the bed is always the door side... but it might be out of convenience? so funny how so many of us have such particular sleep-to-door situations lol
I think it's just subconscious. Like whether you sit with your back to a door. It's generally a binary choice, and people like being in a team or group.
I spent several years trying to stop waking up without a stiff neck (I am a side and stomach sleeper). Turns out, the best pillow ever was a new mattress. Now the last lot of pillows I bought are actually fine!
I "fell for" the adds for this as well and got the more expensive longer one. I used it for a while and wasn't thrilled with it. I might have gotten one that was too thick for me. I then got a shredded memory foam pillow that you can add and remove the stuffing till its right, and that has been the best. Then I started using the cube for a hugging pillow, and its kind of the best hugging pillow I've ever used, because its thick, and doesn't go flat like a pillow with stuffing. Its too expensive for a hugging pillow, but I feel better that I'm still using it.
that's the original. they have the plush and harmony ones now. and honestly the harmony Pillow is fuckin great, I'm laying on it right now lmao. you can flip it!
My fiancé did for years, but around turning 30 he started having persistent neck pain made worse by sleeping on his stomach. Driving long distances made his pain worse but it was there regardless. He never had pain until then, but once it was an issue, it didn’t really stop. We’ve been training him to side sleep with a pillow tied to his stomach and back. 😂 Fun fact, it’s healthiest for long term brain function to side sleep. Your lymph nodes drain more efficiently in that position and the sort of... general housekeeping of the brain is more efficient. Over the years There’s more to do, and as you get older it’s more important to side sleep. There have been some recent articles about it that are interesting, at least showing a link with less frequency of Alzheimer’s or milder symptoms in side sleepers. Everyone wants to find a comfortable way to sleep, and some things just FEEL unnatural. But... just thought I’d make sure you knew. 🤷🏻♀️ Good luck and good dreams. 🌷
consider your self lucky with the ads I would take repetitive pillow cube and dr squatch ads over having to ever see the zupoo guy and his "did you know you have 2 to 5 pounds of toxic poop" line or the mud water douche any day of the week
There’s an asian superstition that sleeping with the door near your bed makes it possible for your soul to leave your body and walk out of the door without coming back
Lol... probably the most relatable post. Except for when my Endometriosis is kicking my ass, I sleep flat on my stomach with the heating pad under my lower abdomen. Yes, I know thats a good way to end up with burns but, in the moment, I don't care. Burns would be an improvement.
I'm also a side sleeper with neck problems, and honestly one of the best pillows is the ergonomic one from IKEA Rosenskarm for $15. You put the higher side under your neck and it gives great support, there's good firmness. Try it out and maybe compare it to the cube.
seeing the ad for the cubed pillow i thought "wait- so its just like a traditional korean pillow then-" bc traditonal korean pillows, some of them are shaped in cube form
So, I bought this pillow. And thanks to you, I measured my neck/shoulder before purchasing. I'm 5'4" but so glad I got the 6 inch. I've slept with it for a week and my pain is gone. I get the deepest sleep I've ever gotten. Your review really helped me take the plunge.
I've owned one of these for about a year now and it's completely gotten rid of beck pains when I start my day. The important part is to find a position where your neck actually goes into rest.
Now you need to try the expensive pillow that’s made for side sleeping AND putting your arm under your head. It’s 2 piece. One is a big wedge, the other is a human sized candy cane shape. My mom has some. No clue how they work, just know she paid $300 for them.
@@KirstenMarie_MS3 yes! I asked my mom the name of them earlier! She thought I was asking bc I wanted to buy one and lmk she had a third one still in the box that I could have, so I’m going to get to try it out myself. Haha 😆
I have the pillow and it has been a life saver. I have TMJ and occipital neuralgia. I have spent sooo much money on pillows to try and get rid of my pain. There were times that my jaw muscles were so tight it felt like I had an ear infection. It affected my balance. This is the pillow for me. As Amanda said it depends on your situation. It was an expensive purchase but it has saved me from multiple doctors visits.
Kinda funny you got peanut butter on the pillow because I’m pretty sure Drew Gooden mentioned in his video that some reviews said the pillow smells like peanut butter :D
I always thought I was a side sleeper, until I got a fitbit and found out that I toss and turn every 20 minutes. I don't even move when I'm sleeping next to someone else. It explains why I wake up with a missing pillow, sheets, and articles of clothing.
I recommend Korean pill shaped pillows for side sleepers. They're usually filled with like barley or beans or whatever. Only like $30. They're pretty firm and comfortable.
Nah, apparently it's common. When i had my first boyfriend, my mum even told me that for a healthy relationship, the women should always sleep on the side of the window, turned towards the door, so that in case of invaders the man can protect her and she can run. Man, we have made some serious progress in gender roles in the last 15 years, she wouldn't about saying something like that today 🤣🤣
I’m a side sleeper and I stack three pillows and I have a winter blanket folded underneath that and I have a body pillow. Can guarantee that this ain’t for me because I like a firm pillow.
But... That's a rectangular prism, not a cube lmao EDIT: It sounds like you're somnophobic to some extent. I too am afflicted with somnophobia _and_ insomnia. I'll occasionally have a complete panic attack right when I fall asleep and it's *hell.*
Have you tried a weighted blanket? I found one to help me fall asleep when my anxiety is high, but I sadly found them to be waaay too hot (I'm naturally a warm sleeper) to stay asleep.
@@Xavis0 imagine being a somnophobic insomniac who also sleeps hot (therefore not being able to have a weighted blanket on me for more than 10 minutes without becoming unbearably sweaty). 😖
@@pookeywan That sounds horrific. I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum where my body basicaly never produces heat, hence why I layer three blankets lol
ok i know this video is so old, but i have Beef with the pillow cube and i must share. the thing that pisses me off is that everyone needs a different height of pillow depending on their shoulder width & bed depth. i once had a pillow that was perfectly comfy for my soft bed at home, but when i went to summer camp, the mattresses were super hard & that pillow felt like the flattest, most useless thing ever. the more you sink into the bed, the less pillow height you need to keep your head at the right angle. what makes me the MADDEST is that pillow cube KNOWS THIS. in all their ads i've seen, they show people laying on tables. this is because the pillow cube only makes sense if you don't sink into the bed at all. the one time they show someone using the pillow cube on a bed, it's not a person using it, it's a plastic model skeleton, which, of course, won't sink into the bed at all. they realized their product wasn't foolproof, and instead of offering different height options for different bed softnesses/shoulder widths, they just. made their ads deceptive. cool move. ty for coming to my ted talk--
I use a Tempurpedic knock-off brand pillow. I really like it, but it cost about 30% of what that pillow costs. Makes me wonder why they priced it so high....
After quite the adventure trying pillows that didn't work for my side sleeping, I found the Pillow Cube (bought on sale) was a good shape but wasn't supportive enough. So, I bought a generic 5 inch tall ~2'x2' foam couch cushion fill replacement for $30, cut it in half, and then scored it so it had more flexibility/breathability. Stuck that in a king size allergy protection pillowcase and been happily using that for months.
THIS COMPANY BLOCKED ME AFTER I COMMENTED HOW I HAD TO SLEEP WITH A SMALL PILLOW. They were like “Are you okay?” And i was like no i have a really bad neck and spine and my doctor told me to have a flatter pillow. Then they blocked me.
That intro was really relatable, in my case, looking at an open door gives me anxiety, since i feel like i'm being watched, or like someone's gonna suddently burst in and do something bad to me, wich is why my bed is facing right so i could be watching my desk and plushies, it makes me feel just a lil bit safer.
me literally laying on a Purple™ mattress with Purple™ sheets on the $150 Purple™ Harmony Pillow™ while watching this vid: 👁️👄👁️ (if you try the Purple pillow, get the harmony, not original or plush, and get the smaller one. my partner and i have the widest shoulders in the world and the big one was way too tall)
I feel you on randomly waking up a billion times during the night. I legit think my body is addicted to the twilight between wakefulness and sleep and just wants to experience that as much as possible lol but fr
I really appreciate this review I've been through about 5 pillows in the past two years give or take and nothing I've tried has worked. I'm starting to do research on more expensive ones and this was one of the ones on the list, but I don't think it's right for me. An aside, thank you so much for talking about your struggles with night terrors, sleep paralysis etc. I've struggled with sleep issues since early childhood, and no one really listened or believed me in the past because I was a "child" (there's irony somewhere in that lol). It's refreshing to hear people talk about it openly now and I feel less alone in my struggles, thank you Swell!
I’ve bought 6 different pillows in the last three months alone. Different firmnesses, brands, materials and price points. All of them sucked big time as a side sleeper. The one I just got two days ago is some “copper” one and it actually works great. We shall see in the next two weeks. Lol.
i use a foam + regular pillow for my head, a king sized pillow for between my knees, and use a weighted blanket instead of a duvet. it rules, easy to make and i dont toss and turn anymore.
My neck, my back, my alignment's out of whack. An opportunity was missed here.
had the same thought!
You're amazing
Yep Yep... Thought the same thing !! And thought of the option to then put the other part of that verse back in place at the end after Whack !!! Lol
DAMNIT! I thought i was original and then I scrolled down. But truly, I agree.
@@krissydiggs well it turns out I'm not original either but at least great minds think alike!
Swell: “I keep getting up in the middle of the night. Dunno why.”
Also Swell: “I am a coffee connoisseur.”
😂😂
Also Swell: "I'm going to sleep on a pillow shaped as a cube."
It's not necessarily the caffeine... I can drink a Kickstart 2 hours before bed and sleep just fine. I found the culprit was that I had trained myself to wake up at several set times during the night by always looking at the clock. I was also keeping myself awake at times by obsessing over how late it was, what time I had to get up, and getting to a cycle of anxiety over having not fallen asleep. So I had to hide the alarm clock from view. It took a couple weeks, but I finally broke the habit of waking up every other hour.
Another problem can be interrupted sleep cycles. White or Pink noise reduces interruption and a sleep tracker can help wake up from the end of a cycle, when you're in stage 1, instead of in the middle of a rem cycle or stage 4.
@@KirstenMarie_MS3 Also anxiety
Idk about that, I drink two 300 mg energy drinks plus dry scoop pre-work out and I never wake up through out the night, not even too pee and my bladder is full as heck when I wake up, so that's probably not it
It's nice to hear from other side sleeping, arm under the pillow, wake up multiple times in the night sleepers. Makes me think I'm not so weird. Or the both of us are really weird.
I think we’re all weird
I dont do the arm thing.
This was me. After doing a lot of research, which included the pillow cube, I went with the high loft purple harmony. $159. My wife thought I was crazy but I asked her what is a good sleep worth? No lie that pillow knocked me out. Best pillow I've ever had as a side sleeper, wake up all the time guy. And I've tried a loooot of them.
I have to sleep with my arm under my pillow but i sort of sleep on my stomach a bit
I do the side sleeping with the arm under the pillow stuff, too! A good pillow, a weighted blanket, a good alarm, and a good sleep schedule solved the night wake ups for me.
honestly i think amanda is just protecting her true identity by saying she's 5'2'' and from the US. that's okay, amanda, you wonderful 5'7'' canadian, we accept you in whatever way you want us to.
This comment ^ 😂
+
I can literally hear the vowel shift wtf
Wait, I really am a 5'7 Canadian!
I don’t get the joke
Trying to sleep well for your job is such a God level move what the fuck am I doing
BRO go sleep so you can make some more kickass videos! I've got your latest downloaded and ready to get me through inventory later.
Well after your 48 minute rant on Bridgerton you deserve a good night of sleep my dude
"My neck...my back...my alignment's outta whack!" Ah, the kidzbop version.
*golf clap*
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
What song did she think of? I don't get the same exposure to US music.
@@thekidfromcanada It's a very explicit song called "My neck, My back" by Khia...you have been warned
I knew the song she was thinking about but I don't even remember the rest of the song
There’s a whole thing about this pillow coming smelling like peanut butter so it’s funny you got pb on yours
drew gooden?
@@antqueen2437 yup
I mean she probably just assumed she got peanut butter on it, right?
Really? That would be fine with me, I love peanut butter!
@@antqueen2437 it to the bank 🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧🏧
The idea of having night terrors but also being too anxious to not have your back to the door sounds like it could’ve produced some terrifying dreams where you saw someone standing at your door and I am stressed on your behalf
That's exactly what happens in my sleep paralysis. And you're right they're both terrible but looking at the door is like, slightly less frightening in a weird way.
I'm the absolute opposite. It's like I still buy into the idea if I don't turn over and look whatever scary thing I "sense" it can't hurt me.
Shadow Demon: "muwahaha, I'm gonna scare the shit of her."
Also Shadow Demon: "Damn it, she's under the covers." Or "Shit. Her eyes are closed. My ONE WEAKNESS!"
Consequently, I recently watched ManlyBadAssHero play through a game called "(Don't) Open Your Eyes" about this person having a conversation with his/her own shadow-demon-thing and it scared me more than any other horror movie or game before because of how accurate it was.
I bury myself in a mound of pillows and blankets. If the sleep paralysis demons can't see me, then they can't get to me. Right?
If I face the wall, I hear my sleep paralysis demons instead of seeing them, then it's harder to remind myself they're not real but I still can't move.
"I slept on it with the pillowcase because I'm not a heathen" not even 30 seconds later "I wonder if you can tell there's peanut butter on this pillow?"
I see what you did there👁👁
😂😂
I'm a "if I've been in this position more than 5 minutes I'm very uncomfortable and need to turn over" kinda sleeper 🤣
@Caleb Landry same it keeps opening up after I reset my pc for some reason tho any help?
I know this video is about the pillow and not your sleeping habits, but you should get tested for sleep apnea at some point because I’ve always dealt with sleep paralysis and waking up all through the night and it turns out it was just, y’know, the fact that I’d randomly stop breathing 🤪
That would make sense with the fear of a monster sitting on her chest - brain trying to make sense of why breathing isn't happening. :(
You can also end up training yourself wake up at specific times during the night if you're someone that automatically checks the clock. Having a TV in your room is also detrimental to your sleep cycle.
@@KirstenMarie_MS3 having like the tv on while sleeping or just the tv in your room in general?
The emoji makes this so much better😭
*Amanda getting sidetracked by her sleep fears at the start*
Me: *fully invested in her plan to jump out the window* 👀
You listen to it then think at how your own bed is setup, like... Yup, near the window and facing the door
Yep when I first got divorced.
I have lived in this house for ages
I slept downstairs on the sofa
Because you know reasons
Instead of a bed, I have a small, comfy couch that I sleep on. Not only does it make more space in my room, but it makes it super easy to sleep with my back to the window whilst facing my door.
Can’t wait for the amanda pillow, the first pillow that will help you break the window to escape the people coming in the door
It will also have a long tassel to help you propel down
I want this lol
7 minutes in, never seen someone so giddy to sleep except kids at a sleepover who are absolutely not going to bed once mom leaves the room
right it felt like i was at a sleep over wit her
😂 666 comment - I am the devil
@@sonorasgirl you mean 666 like?
Lol when you get old..... you will get excited for sleep as well... when I turned 14 about 27 years ago something in my brain chemistry changed and instead of needing 8 hours of sleep my body will shut itself down... almost like hibernation and I will end up sleeping a minimum of 16 hours in a 24 hour period of time... my doctors told me its absolutely normal for my health issues but there are days when 16 hours is not enough and my body will send me into sleep comas where 24 hours of sleep will turn into 2 or 3 days straight and nothing will wake me up..... not noise or people not even my bladder lol.... but I actually love sleeping more than anything!!!
I bought an fancy ergonomic pillow for side of back sleeping 2 years ago. It has grooves for either way of sleeping that seem much more ideal than a cube. It has led to a major improvement in my migraines. It cost $30.
That pillow + weighted blanket gives me great sleep
Inquiring minds want to know what pillow that is 👀
TravelEase Contour Memory Fiam Pillow - the "butterfly wings" shaped cervical pillow. 3/4 of my migraines are due to issues in my cervical vertebrae. This pillow took a week or 2 to get used to, but really helped with neck and shoulder strain
"Some people think I'm 5'7"... some people said I have tall angry bi energy."
Me: *laughs anxiously in 5'9"*
Me: *laughs extra anxiously in bi 5'11"*
@@ladylera9870 god same 😔🤙
me: *laughs in anxious 6' pansexual*
6’ angry bi here... hahaa
5'8"! High five :)
My neck, my back, my alignment's outta whack. 🎶
Fun Fact: Nightmare was originally the word for the sleep paralysis spirit that sits on your chest. Now it's just bad dreams in general
As a side sleeper the best thing I ever did was start sleeping with a pillow between my knees, I haven't woken up with back pain in years. Everyone I tell about it comes back and thanks me lol.
Can confirm - and when you’re on your back, having a pillow under your knees
Mine always slides out 😔
@@BrookeKnits try a full body pillow, I got one at Walmart for $15 or so, they're fun to snuggle lol
@@lShishkaBerryl Pillow between knees. Another pillow for hugging. It keeps the shoulders from folding in.
i end up being big spoon with my bf so that has helped me 😂
you could make t shirts that say "My Alignment is Out of Whack" That goes for a lot of us.
“My neck. My back. My alignments out of whack”
Gabby Hanna: ✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼
Lol
Dead
Aaahahah this is life.
*The fact that Amanda is a legit RUclipsr who gets paid to post but still uses the free ad-supported RUclips is pretty iconic*
It's easier when your content is pg-13 and not in danger of being demonitized. But hey, judges gon' judge... Some won't care about another's livelihood is in jeopardy because they view them as commodities, not people.
But who cares what those assholes think? See what I did there 🤫
@@oldknowledge64 I have no clue what you are for or against by that statement.
@@trenvert123 literally like wtf are they talking about?
@@oldknowledge64theyre talking about her personal use. meaning she doesn't buy youtube premium
I feel like you could make a killing if you sold a Rae Dunn style mug with the single word “SWELL” on it
not to b a lesbian but amanda giggled so much in this video n it was adorable 😳
Lesbian is alright
the unhinged energy in this video was absolutely adorable, you’re so right
You do you!
I'm in love with her too. My husband best watch his back 😅
not to be bi but i noticed this too!!! 🤭
You got the long version. That one is designed for side sleepers that roll around at night. The pillow case is designed for the standard cube, thus the size issue 😅
Ok I have questions about you sleeping facing the door. I sleep not facing the door because I'm terrified of seeing something in the doorway. I would rather die not knowing what was coming
I'm the exact same way, I'm always facing the wall and if something comes for me so be it.
Same
i have to sleep on the side of the bed that is closest to the door. i didn't realize this was the case until i was 23. i turn back and forth but my side of the bed is always the door side... but it might be out of convenience? so funny how so many of us have such particular sleep-to-door situations lol
I kinda try not to look anywhere so I’m slowly becoming a back sleeper
I think it's just subconscious. Like whether you sit with your back to a door. It's generally a binary choice, and people like being in a team or group.
I love how she keeps in her laughing fits, just adds to the entertainment of the video
I can't wait for Amanda's Foam Furniture to be added to the merch store.
I spent several years trying to stop waking up without a stiff neck (I am a side and stomach sleeper). Turns out, the best pillow ever was a new mattress. Now the last lot of pillows I bought are actually fine!
"Run it over with dynamite" is my new favorite phrase
I didn’t even process the issue with that phrase until I read this comment asthcjckck
Don't you hate it when you run something over with dynamite?
Lol
I "fell for" the adds for this as well and got the more expensive longer one. I used it for a while and wasn't thrilled with it. I might have gotten one that was too thick for me. I then got a shredded memory foam pillow that you can add and remove the stuffing till its right, and that has been the best. Then I started using the cube for a hugging pillow, and its kind of the best hugging pillow I've ever used, because its thick, and doesn't go flat like a pillow with stuffing. Its too expensive for a hugging pillow, but I feel better that I'm still using it.
Why did I laugh at "my neck, my back," before Amanda 😭😂😂
ok but i am LIVING for the moments where amanda is so giddy at her own jokes it was so funny omfg
What about the purple pillow? The fact that its one way only seems kinda weird.
that's the original. they have the plush and harmony ones now. and honestly the harmony Pillow is fuckin great, I'm laying on it right now lmao. you can flip it!
You should watch Freakin’ Reviews he did a pretty comprehensive pillow review on the most popular ones including the purple pillow
Wait how'd you post this 22 hours ago?
@@SCIFIguy64 patreon :)
I have the purple pillow and I don't enjoy it for side sleeping
The best side sleep I've ever gotten is with a $5 Ikea Kids pillow shaped like a pink tiger. All my neck pain gone lol.
Seeing Amanda laugh at her own jokes provides so much serotonin to me
I sleep on my stomach (with my face turned to my side). Its probably a miracle I'm not crippled with back pain
I sleep the same and have no back/neck issues either.
My fiancé did for years, but around turning 30 he started having persistent neck pain made worse by sleeping on his stomach. Driving long distances made his pain worse but it was there regardless.
He never had pain until then, but once it was an issue, it didn’t really stop. We’ve been training him to side sleep with a pillow tied to his stomach and back. 😂
Fun fact, it’s healthiest for long term brain function to side sleep. Your lymph nodes drain more efficiently in that position and the sort of... general housekeeping of the brain is more efficient. Over the years There’s more to do, and as you get older it’s more important to side sleep. There have been some recent articles about it that are interesting, at least showing a link with less frequency of Alzheimer’s or milder symptoms in side sleepers.
Everyone wants to find a comfortable way to sleep, and some things just FEEL unnatural. But... just thought I’d make sure you knew. 🤷🏻♀️ Good luck and good dreams. 🌷
consider your self lucky with the ads I would take repetitive pillow cube and dr squatch ads over having to ever see the zupoo guy and his "did you know you have 2 to 5 pounds of toxic poop" line or the mud water douche any day of the week
toxic poop?????
Omfg the toxic poop guy ugh I just scream that’s not how that works every time
Girl, they definitely sent you the pillowcase for the small cube LOL Oh nooooo.
There’s an asian superstition that sleeping with the door near your bed makes it possible for your soul to leave your body and walk out of the door without coming back
Normally I don’t feel emotional attachment to youtubers but damn the parasocial relationship is strong with this one 😆
I love how you’re more goofy and fun in this video it’s so refreshing
amanda i promise this isn’t meant to be weird but your laugh sparks so much joy
Didn't expect to hear "Am I more than five inches?" in this, but here we are.
When Amanda said “I don’t want to see things sitting on my chest,” I felt that 😂
I only sleep on my back when I'm in physical pain. Any other time I sleep on my side, so I can curl up and cry due to emotional pain instead.
Lol... probably the most relatable post. Except for when my Endometriosis is kicking my ass, I sleep flat on my stomach with the heating pad under my lower abdomen. Yes, I know thats a good way to end up with burns but, in the moment, I don't care. Burns would be an improvement.
@@KirstenMarie_MS3 This is me right now, I love burning myself with my electric blanket and hot water bottle, only way to survive. Love endo! 🙃
@@KirstenMarie_MS3 same!
“Run it over with dynamite!” Is what I’m going to say to do to everything I even mildly dislike from now on.
I'm also a side sleeper with neck problems, and honestly one of the best pillows is the ergonomic one from IKEA Rosenskarm for $15. You put the higher side under your neck and it gives great support, there's good firmness. Try it out and maybe compare it to the cube.
seeing the ad for the cubed pillow i thought "wait- so its just like a traditional korean pillow then-" bc traditonal korean pillows, some of them are shaped in cube form
So, I bought this pillow. And thanks to you, I measured my neck/shoulder before purchasing. I'm 5'4" but so glad I got the 6 inch. I've slept with it for a week and my pain is gone. I get the deepest sleep I've ever gotten. Your review really helped me take the plunge.
"It was just kind of existing" gives me the "he was there" vibes in Drew n Danny's Jeremy Renner video
I know this isn't the 18th century and things evolve. But at that price that pillow better make me breakfeast because I'm just flat out Baroque.
Nice
I'm 60 seconds in and, oh lord, is that relatable! Perhaps side sleepers have a subcategory - The Door Watchers.
we're a small community but a strong one
I vaccilate between the two. Needing to see the door bc anxiety and needing to have my back to it for reasons unknown
Thanks to Amanda, I've found my people.
🎶My neck, my back
My alignment's out of whack🎶
"my back, my neck" stops to prevent yourself from laughing while we all giggle with the song now playing in our head
5:05 “it’s not uncommon for We to wake up” Swell Entertainment hive mind confirmed?
I'm a "all over the damn bed even on my D cups/stomach" sleeper
Sadly makes me not the target audience so I'm here for the juicy review
Sleeping on your back invites the sleep paralysis demons in.
Thanks that was really helpful while I go to sleep tonight on my back :)
But I like them
I've owned one of these for about a year now and it's completely gotten rid of beck pains when I start my day. The important part is to find a position where your neck actually goes into rest.
🎶My neck, my back, my alignment's out of whack🎶
Now you need to try the expensive pillow that’s made for side sleeping AND putting your arm under your head. It’s 2 piece. One is a big wedge, the other is a human sized candy cane shape. My mom has some. No clue how they work, just know she paid $300 for them.
I’ve seen that one. Tried to 4get it existed when I saw the co$t
Are you talking about the MedCline Shoulder Relief System? Lol.
@@KirstenMarie_MS3 yes! I asked my mom the name of them earlier! She thought I was asking bc I wanted to buy one and lmk she had a third one still in the box that I could have, so I’m going to get to try it out myself. Haha 😆
"My neck.. My back... *bursts out laughing*", If your brain DIDNT go there, I would have questioned you more.
I have the pillow and it has been a life saver. I have TMJ and occipital neuralgia. I have spent sooo much money on pillows to try and get rid of my pain. There were times that my jaw muscles were so tight it felt like I had an ear infection. It affected my balance. This is the pillow for me.
As Amanda said it depends on your situation. It was an expensive purchase but it has saved me from multiple doctors visits.
PLEASE more pillow reviews! I'm a side sleeper too and it's hard to find reviews I can trust y'know
Came here for the review, stayed for Amanda's adorable giggles
Omg I thought I was the only one that HAS to sleep facing the door
This review and your laughter were just chef's kiss perfection.
Kinda funny you got peanut butter on the pillow because I’m pretty sure Drew Gooden mentioned in his video that some reviews said the pillow smells like peanut butter :D
I love the changes in the video between regular Amanda and tired Amanda
So thankful I haven’t had to see a single ad on a RUclips video in like 5 years
Guess what my ad was before the video came on?
Yes. *The Pillow Cube*
I always thought I was a side sleeper, until I got a fitbit and found out that I toss and turn every 20 minutes. I don't even move when I'm sleeping next to someone else.
It explains why I wake up with a missing pillow, sheets, and articles of clothing.
I recommend Korean pill shaped pillows for side sleepers. They're usually filled with like barley or beans or whatever. Only like $30. They're pretty firm and comfortable.
I’m so glad someone else has that weird anxiety about sleeping while looking at the door and near to window I honestly thought it was just me
Nah, apparently it's common. When i had my first boyfriend, my mum even told me that for a healthy relationship, the women should always sleep on the side of the window, turned towards the door, so that in case of invaders the man can protect her and she can run.
Man, we have made some serious progress in gender roles in the last 15 years, she wouldn't about saying something like that today 🤣🤣
I’m a side sleeper and I stack three pillows and I have a winter blanket folded underneath that and I have a body pillow. Can guarantee that this ain’t for me because I like a firm pillow.
But... That's a rectangular prism, not a cube lmao
EDIT: It sounds like you're somnophobic to some extent. I too am afflicted with somnophobia _and_ insomnia. I'll occasionally have a complete panic attack right when I fall asleep and it's *hell.*
Have you tried a weighted blanket? I found one to help me fall asleep when my anxiety is high, but I sadly found them to be waaay too hot (I'm naturally a warm sleeper) to stay asleep.
@@Xavis0 imagine being a somnophobic insomniac who also sleeps hot (therefore not being able to have a weighted blanket on me for more than 10 minutes without becoming unbearably sweaty). 😖
@@Xavis0 I have not, as I layer three really soft WalMart ones and am still _very_ in love with them.
@@pookeywan That sounds horrific. I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum where my body basicaly never produces heat, hence why I layer three blankets lol
ok i know this video is so old, but i have Beef with the pillow cube and i must share. the thing that pisses me off is that everyone needs a different height of pillow depending on their shoulder width & bed depth. i once had a pillow that was perfectly comfy for my soft bed at home, but when i went to summer camp, the mattresses were super hard & that pillow felt like the flattest, most useless thing ever. the more you sink into the bed, the less pillow height you need to keep your head at the right angle. what makes me the MADDEST is that pillow cube KNOWS THIS. in all their ads i've seen, they show people laying on tables. this is because the pillow cube only makes sense if you don't sink into the bed at all. the one time they show someone using the pillow cube on a bed, it's not a person using it, it's a plastic model skeleton, which, of course, won't sink into the bed at all. they realized their product wasn't foolproof, and instead of offering different height options for different bed softnesses/shoulder widths, they just. made their ads deceptive. cool move.
ty for coming to my ted talk--
I use a Tempurpedic knock-off brand pillow. I really like it, but it cost about 30% of what that pillow costs. Makes me wonder why they priced it so high....
Because it's a niche product and the only one of its kind.
This thing is better than tempurpedic pillers tho.
They priced it so high so they could eventually run "amazing" 50% off promos and still make a killing. So a mix of greed and marketing strategy.
@@dildonius its hardly niche, its just a square cube of memory foam which has existed well before the pillow cube
@@mothmadi_ It's literally the only pillow shaped that way. Also it's more than memory foam.
@@dildonius apparently not, because there is a knock off brand
After quite the adventure trying pillows that didn't work for my side sleeping, I found the Pillow Cube (bought on sale) was a good shape but wasn't supportive enough. So, I bought a generic 5 inch tall ~2'x2' foam couch cushion fill replacement for $30, cut it in half, and then scored it so it had more flexibility/breathability. Stuck that in a king size allergy protection pillowcase and been happily using that for months.
I honestly thought you were like 5'9" and that's a compliment. Donna from That 70s Show vibes
Listening to you describe why you sleep the way you sleep is the most relatable thing.
THIS COMPANY BLOCKED ME AFTER I COMMENTED HOW I HAD TO SLEEP WITH A SMALL PILLOW. They were like “Are you okay?” And i was like no i have a really bad neck and spine and my doctor told me to have a flatter pillow. Then they blocked me.
LMAOO they're cowards
Congrats on being featured on Dr.Phil. I loved your honesty and not taking the BS from that guest.
"I really do have the best job because I am woking right now and I am in my pyjamas" dude I've been WFH in my PJs for MONTHS
That intro was really relatable, in my case, looking at an open door gives me anxiety, since i feel like i'm being watched, or like someone's gonna suddently burst in and do something bad to me, wich is why my bed is facing right so i could be watching my desk and plushies, it makes me feel just a lil bit safer.
I'm a very paranoid person now that i think about it lmao
Love the Freddy cameo!! A fun crossover between Amanda's content and all the niche plant content I've been watching lately lol 👀
It's fucking adorable to watch you giggle🥰
Thanks for the content!
Honestly, I love my pillow cube. My neck problems pretty much went away after using it a lot, since I'm more of a side sleeper.
the vibes in this video are unhinged, also your giggle is adorable!
I’m simping hard for Amanda-good lord she’s so pretty even just out of bed!! Loved the vid
Good Lord get a room
me literally laying on a Purple™ mattress with Purple™ sheets on the $150 Purple™ Harmony Pillow™ while watching this vid: 👁️👄👁️
(if you try the Purple pillow, get the harmony, not original or plush, and get the smaller one. my partner and i have the widest shoulders in the world and the big one was way too tall)
your logic behind being a side sleeper is my exact reason as well, please... anxiety really does control *every* aspect of your life 😭
Amanda your personality has come out so much more and watching you lose it over your own jokes is so funny to watch
I have a $300 pillow and it’s easily one of my favorite investments ever.
I feel you on randomly waking up a billion times during the night. I legit think my body is addicted to the twilight between wakefulness and sleep and just wants to experience that as much as possible lol but fr
I recently home- made a version of this by stuffing two Tempur Pedic pillows in the same pillowcase. It changed my life I love it.
People say "side sleeper" like its something abnormal.
I really appreciate this review I've been through about 5 pillows in the past two years give or take and nothing I've tried has worked. I'm starting to do research on more expensive ones and this was one of the ones on the list, but I don't think it's right for me.
An aside, thank you so much for talking about your struggles with night terrors, sleep paralysis etc. I've struggled with sleep issues since early childhood, and no one really listened or believed me in the past because I was a "child" (there's irony somewhere in that lol). It's refreshing to hear people talk about it openly now and I feel less alone in my struggles, thank you Swell!
I’ve bought 6 different pillows in the last three months alone. Different firmnesses, brands, materials and price points. All of them sucked big time as a side sleeper. The one I just got two days ago is some “copper” one and it actually works great. We shall see in the next two weeks. Lol.
"My neck, my back, my life is out of whack." - Amanda Golka
i use a foam + regular pillow for my head, a king sized pillow for between my knees, and use a weighted blanket instead of a duvet. it rules, easy to make and i dont toss and turn anymore.
The first few minutes: my asymmetrical side sleeping face felt that. 💕