Answer
In this counseling answer:
• He is probably thinking about some of his human events and worrying about them!
• Try to focus your upcoming wedding and the joys of preparing for this big event.
• If you feel you may have sleep apnea, please do consult with your doctor.
As-Salamu Alaykum dear sister,
Thank you for writing to us. Please, do not be embarrassed! There are many people who snore, both males and females. It is not an uncommon issue.
I am quite sure that it will not be an issue in your marriage. In fact, I would not be surprised if you find out that your future husband snores as well!
There are many reasons why people snore, most of them are not of concern. However, there is such a thing called sleep apnea in which people stop breathing for a few seconds, regain their breath and continue sleeping. This also results in very loud snoring.
Sleep Apnea
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Loud snoring, is usually more prominent in obstructive sleep apnea. Episodes of breathing cessation during sleep witnessed by another person is a clue as are abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath, which more likely indicates central sleep apnea. Some other symptoms include:
1-Awakening with a dry mouth or a sore throat
2- Morning headache
3-Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia)
4-Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia)
5-Attention problems
6-Irritability
Sister, if you feel you may have sleep apnea, please do consult with your doctor. If you do, indeed, have sleep apnea, there are treatments available to help you with this issue.
Being Human
Sister, if everything clears medically regarding your snoring, please do rest assured that this is a minor problem. I know it can be embarrassing and something that worries you, but in all honesty, I am confident that your future husband will not even notice, or if he does it will not bother him.
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We, as humans have an array of bodily functions which may be annoying or embarrassing such as burping, snoring, passing gas, grinding of teeth and so on. It is a part of being human! Insha’Allah, your future husband will acknowledge these normal events in life as the human condition of living.
In fact, he is probably thinking about some of his human events and worrying about them! Perhaps he passes gas a lot, or maybe he burps often. Would it bother you? I think not.
Sister, once you and your future husband get married, these little human nuances will be forgotten about. You both will be focused on getting close, creating a bond as well as enjoying each other’s company.
Please sister, try to focus your upcoming wedding and the joys of preparing for this big event. Insha’Allah, you will find your fears to be unfounded and you will feel quite comfortable in your new husband’s presence.
We wish you both the best!
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