I'm at a loss, feeling like a mattress refugee
The thing I want to do most right now is replace my mattress!
The reason is simple and clear: my body hurts.
My neck, back, and lower back are in so much pain that there are days when I wake up multiple times in the middle of the night and don't feel like I've slept at all.
I'm currently using a Magniflex one, which I think I bought about 10 years ago, but although I remember thinking it was expensive at the time, I don't remember exactly how much it cost at all. I'm not sure if it's worn out or if my body has changed, but it has suddenly stopped suiting me.
Let me list the points for choosing one.
1. It must have a firmness that doesn't cause body pain.
→ The firmness shouldn't be too hard when lying on my side, and it shouldn't sink too much when lying on my back. In terms of comfort, I prefer something a bit softer, so balancing that with lower back pain prevention is difficult. By the way, I usually sleep on my back.
2. It must be compatible with an electric heating pad.
→ It's a winter necessity. Even if my feet are warm when I get into bed, it's strange how my feet keep getting colder and I can't sleep without a heating pad.
3. It must be light and easy for one person to lift.
→ This is for minimalist aspirations and hygiene. I want the lightness to make moving easier. If even a weak person like me can easily stand it up during the day, it's easier to provide the necessary ventilation.
There are also challenges.
1. There are too many variations, making it hard to narrow down.
→ Price and performance, too. Of course, I'd prefer something with good cost-performance if possible. I'm not really keen on something too expensive.
2. It's hard to test.
Some have physical stores, but many of those are high-priced items. Even then, just lying on one doesn't mean I'll be able to sleep on it for a whole night, so I don't know if it will actually suit me.
Many of the numerous mattresses are sold online. I can't test them. No, that's a bit misleading; many come with money-back return guarantees. So, I can try sleeping on them properly and return them if they don't suit me. However, returning them is a hassle. Many mattresses are compressed and small when delivered, but when returning them, they are expanded to the size of the bed. Return shipping is often at the buyer's expense, but how much would that cost at that size? Well, even if that's fine, the process of applying for a return with the mattress company, calling a courier, carrying it to the entrance, paying, confirming the refund, and then considering the next mattress—just thinking about it is a hassle. And I don't even know if this mattress refugee behavior will end in one go.
Even so, my body hurts and my quality of life has plummeted, so I have no choice but to buy one.
Ah, it's truly a pain.
If anyone has any wisdom, please share it with me.
I am currently in the middle of a 1-month writing habit challenge.
Today, the third day, the topic was 'The thing I want to do most right now'.