Sleeping with my head right next to an outlet
Started by Anonymous · · 👁 4 views · 37 replies
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maradona said:Is it dangerous because of radiation? My head is sitting right on top of the power outlet.
Well, that’s where I put my bed, too.
Just turn your head the other way—point it north.
#4 ·
It doesn't really matter (nor does it affect the power supply) if there isn't anything plugged into the outlet.
#6 ·
maradona said:But what if it's already plugged in? Because it is currently plugged in.
Well, I suppose it really comes down to how much current is actually flowing through it—the stronger the amperage, the more intense the magnetic field becomes. And honestly, that kind of thing isn't great for your health.
#8 ·
It doesn't matter (nor does it affect the power) if there isn't actually anything plugged into the outlet.
From an electrical engineering standpoint, that's just not how it works...
What you can definitely measure around an outlet is the electromagnetic field. It’s the easiest test ever—if you have a sensitive electronic tester, it’ll light up right over any live wire or socket, regardless of whether something is plugged in or not.
But look, when we're talking about actual health impacts? We're dealing with low-intensity, low-frequency alternating fields. The energy drops off by the third power of the distance. Honestly, humans aren't even that sensitive to this stuff; we've got much bigger problems to worry about, like getting a nasty sunburn at the beach...
#10 ·
Exactly.
You have to move.
Honestly, people, quit exaggerating!
Who actually knows where all those random utility lines are buried anyway? You don't even know what's under your own feet. 🙄
You have to move.
Honestly, people, quit exaggerating!
Who actually knows where all those random utility lines are buried anyway? You don't even know what's under your own feet. 🙄
#11 ·
maradona said:Is it dangerous because of radiation? My head is right next to the electrical outlet.
And that’s the best spot for my bed.
Ugh! Pathetic! You seriously need to fix that immediately. Luckily, I have the solution... listen closely: stick your tongue in the outlet tonight while keeping one foot dipped in a glass of lukewarm water. It's all about grounding.
Honestly, people... how can you even get worked up over stuff like this? 🙂
#12 ·
shree_kali said:Yikes. That sounds nasty. You need to fix that immediately. Luckily, I have a solution... listen closely: stick your tongue in an outlet tonight while keeping one foot in a glass of lukewarm water. It’s all about grounding.
Honestly, people... how do you even find the energy to get worked up over stuff like this? 🙂
Seriously,
an old brick house puts off more radiation than
an outlet, but nobody ever seems to worry about that.
How old is your fridge?
If it's more than a year old, replace it right now. 😂
If we're going to nitpick, I can lend him my Geiger counter so he can see exactly how much radiation is actually in his house. 😁
But really, where do you people get the strength to stress over such nonsense?
I sleep next to a running PC (not just one) and my phone gets the honor of resting on my pillow right next to my head.
I've done this for eight years now, and so far, my hair hasn't fallen out and my nails are fine.
#13 ·
Nicholas Williams44 said:From an electrical engineering standpoint, that isn't quite accurate...
The one thing you can definitely measure around an outlet is the electromagnetic field. It's a simple test if you have a sensitive electronic probe; it will light up whenever the voltage is live, regardless of whether anything is plugged in or not.
However, regarding health impacts, we're talking about low-intensity, low-frequency alternating fields (meaning very little energy), which drop off significantly with the third power of distance. Humans aren't really that sensitive to these things—we deal with much harsher exposure when we spend too much time out in the summer sun.
It is true that the electric field from an outlet is very weak. But don't ignore the fact that a head might be exposed to it for eight hours every single day, and the question is how many years that lasts.
In any case, I believe it isn't ideal to have your head closer than 10 inches to an outlet. This assumes nothing is currently plugged in (like a nightlight or a clock radio); if something is plugged in, the electric field intensity is considerably higher.
Additionally, measurements have shown that the electric field intensity is lower (when measured near the head) if the outlet is installed with a proper grounding pin, because the field distributes differently.
Lawrence V.
#14 ·
crimsonwolf5 said:.
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If anyone wants to play doctor with vaccines, I’ll happily lend them my Geiger counter so they can check their own radiation levels at home.😁
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A Geiger counter measures ionizing radiation intensity, not electric or electromagnetic fields.
In an average American home, common sources of ionizing radiation include old CRT monitors, analog watch dials containing phosphor, various glow-in-the-dark toys, and even red marble tiles used on luxury staircases. I suspect some of the sidewalks in downtown Chicago might even be paved with those same slightly radioactive marble slabs.
Lawrence V.
#15 ·
It’s simple math for me: when I’m happy, full, and feeling content with life, I sleep like a baby without a single issue.😁
But if even one link in that chain breaks, I start obsessing over everything—outlets, extension cords, the brightness of displays, or even just how my bed is positioned in the room.
But if even one link in that chain breaks, I start obsessing over everything—outlets, extension cords, the brightness of displays, or even just how my bed is positioned in the room.
#16 ·
boldsailor32 said:Geiger counters measure ionizing radiation intensity, not electrical or electromagnetic fields.
In an average American home, your main sources of ionizing radiation are likely old CRT monitors, those analog clock faces with phosphor, various glow-in-the-dark kids' toys, or even red marble slabs on high-end staircases. I'm pretty sure some of the sidewalks in downtown Chicago are paved with that same mildly radioactive marble.
Lawrence V.
I know,
but you forgot about bricks.
#17 ·
Right, I didn't mention the bricks. In those cases, it mostly depends on how much radioactive slag from the power plants gets mixed into the clay. Down here in Florida, the brickwork is pretty "clean."
I believe there was a major oversight back in Pittsburgh where they built an entire worker housing development using bricks enriched with radioactive slag. It seems the main issue was radon and alpha radiation from dust settling in the lungs.
I also failed to mention radon gas, which leaks from the ground into basements in certain parts of the US, making the dust alpha-radioactive as well.
To accurately measure alpha radiation, you need highly sensitive and quite expensive Geiger counters. Very few people own them. Mine only detects beta and gamma, so I can't use my own readings to back up these claims.
Oh, and I occasionally use my counter to check the fish at the local seafood market. 😉
Lawrence V.
I believe there was a major oversight back in Pittsburgh where they built an entire worker housing development using bricks enriched with radioactive slag. It seems the main issue was radon and alpha radiation from dust settling in the lungs.
I also failed to mention radon gas, which leaks from the ground into basements in certain parts of the US, making the dust alpha-radioactive as well.
To accurately measure alpha radiation, you need highly sensitive and quite expensive Geiger counters. Very few people own them. Mine only detects beta and gamma, so I can't use my own readings to back up these claims.
Oh, and I occasionally use my counter to check the fish at the local seafood market. 😉
Lawrence V.
#18 ·
Betty Rivera14 said:All I know is that when I’m happy, full, and content, I sleep perfectly fine.😁
If even one of those pieces is missing, I start noticing outlets, extension cords, screens, or how my bed is positioned.
I have zero doubt that if someone were "happy, full, and content," they could fall asleep on a pile of gravel in downtown Pittsburgh.😁
Lawrence V.
#19 ·
Look, drying your hair with a blow dryer? That’s bad for you. Keeping your phone right next to you? Same thing. Sitting in front of a computer all day? You're asking for trouble. Think about how much wiring is running through your walls just to keep the juice flowing—it's insane. Even your fridge is a hazard. Every single cord carrying current is part of the problem. Then you've got radiation from high-voltage power lines, groundwater issues, fake currents, Hartmann nodes... the whole nine yards. It isn't just about a sketchy outlet. It's everywhere.
I don't get why everyone thinks checking in with extra bullshit is such a big deal.
I love rearranging my room just for the hell of it. One time, I moved my bed around and ended up with this nagging sore throat that lasted for like two months. No idea why it wouldn't go away. Then it finally clicked: my cat loves sleeping right where my head is. As soon as I moved the bed again? Fixed instantly. Total game changer.
Dogs love the spots with positive radiation, while cats hate it. Ants seem to feel the same way too.
I don't get why everyone thinks checking in with extra bullshit is such a big deal.
I love rearranging my room just for the hell of it. One time, I moved my bed around and ended up with this nagging sore throat that lasted for like two months. No idea why it wouldn't go away. Then it finally clicked: my cat loves sleeping right where my head is. As soon as I moved the bed again? Fixed instantly. Total game changer.
Dogs love the spots with positive radiation, while cats hate it. Ants seem to feel the same way too.
#20 ·
Kimberly Davis52 said:For example, using a hair dryer is harmful. Keeping your phone close is an issue. Sitting at a computer counts too. Think about all the wiring carrying current through a house—it's incredible. Refrigerators pose risks. There are power lines everywhere. Then you have groundwater, telluric currents, and Hartmann nodes. It isn't just about a single outlet being problematic.
I don't understand why checking with a dowsing rod is considered such a big deal.
I enjoy rearranging my furniture. Once, after moving my bed, I dealt with a persistent sore throat for two months without knowing why. Eventually, I realized my cat loved sleeping right where my head was positioned. I moved the bed and recovered instantly.
Dogs seem to gravitate toward positive radiation, while cats prefer negative areas. Ants seem to act similarly.
It is not easy to measure these things, and even harder to assess their actual impact on the human body.
As a radiesthetist myself, I cannot objectively measure or indicate the presence of a weak electric field using a dowsing rod. Nor can I use one to detect radioactive radiation.
Some practitioners claim they can. Interestingly, none of them have ever stepped up to take a simple blind test to identify which of five randomly placed wooden boxes contained a radioactive source (a thorium mesh).
That offer for testing is still on the table. For some reason, nobody wants to participate. Interesting.
In my experience, radiesthesia is used to identify entirely different types of influences on humans that fall outside the scope of technical radiation.
Furthermore, the theories regarding Hartmann and Curie nodes, or the radiation from water currents, contain far too many inconsistencies to be taken seriously by anyone. However, they serve as convenient excuses for clients when someone needs a quick justification for moving a bed.
boldsailor32.
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