How long did it take for you to get used to Navy beds?
955169
You never get used to those god-forsaken things, hun.  That's why the best rack is always the top one... preferably where there aren't any pipes and vents overhead.  Prime sleeping real estate.
462718
you need some time to adjust..things will change..give it time.
124545
Not knowing your particular situation, I can share my experiences with moving and hope there will be some relevance.  My father was in the military and we moved every on an average of every 2-3 years.  It was difficult to leave friends and start over again.  That being said, now that I am an adult, I can see the positives that being a part of a military family has had on me.  I am much more open to any sort of change (which is so incredibly important in the workplace, you would be amazed at the number of people that freak out when any little changes are introduced and how long it takes them to acclimate) and I have been places and seen things that others that live where I do now will never do.  Although moving is hard now, there will be some positives that will come out of it, and now with internet, keeping in touch with friends is easier than ever.
749431
Honestly it does get easier. You get used to them coming and going for training but the deployment can be really rough at times. Whenever my husband is gone for more than a few days I just make sure that I have a day where I totally pamper myself. It relieves stress and makes it easier to face the next day and makes me look better to boot.And when he deploys make sure you write and send packages alot. It's very good for his morale and will make you feel better because you are doing something for him. As far as living without your best friend everyday...well I learned to not look at it that way. If I did I'd drive myself nuts. I look at it more like he's just at work and I'll see him when he gets home. It's amazing the way you learn to trick yourself so that you can adjust. Hang in there! You'll adjust to it! ;-)
400241
In Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. in the older barracks, for the males, they sleep in bays the with anywhere between eight (which is where I stayed) to 16 people.  The newer ones are just open "starship" bays with up to 50 people in them.  \n\nThere is plenty of room, and a good part of the BCT experience.  You wont see more private accommodations till you get to Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and even better after you make it to your first duty station.
1152889
It's a big decision.  I live in Eastern North Carolina.  It's not by choice, we're stationed her for at least the next 2 years.  I love it in the west part of the state.  Anyway, I moved alot growing up.  Every three years we had to pack up because momma and dad were getting stationed else where (Navy).  We always got to help decide where, we usually had three choices.  My advice to you is to make a pro & con list, it takes the emotions out of the decision.  Also try and do as much research on line and even start looking at houses in the area you may be moving to via the internet.  Good luck in your decision.
328726
mine took about a year. i couldn't stand up straight, it felt like every thing was falling out.my sister had the bikini cut,and was at the beach 2 weeks later.
590098
Change your mattress every 5-10 yrs.  As for your current condition, may I suggest a full body, deep tissue massage to stretch out and lengthen the muscles and to remove any trigger points, knots and kinks that you may have. Do this regularly and stretch out before going to bed and things should improve.
1097716
normally a few weeks, but that's with lag time and shippingl.  it can be done in a few days if you have the resources which the military will have
193305
Sometimes it takes more than 3 years you know. It depends on where you end up, your state of mind and your circumstances.\nI am glad to read that you like it a lot...at least it is better than reading : I hate it here and I wish I were home.\nI have been in both positions. Some places : I could Never, Never get used to.......I missed home like hell. Others and very different from my "known" environment just took about 6 months and I never wanted to leave.\nI think the longer you have lived in your home country, the longer - generally - it takes for people to get used to another way of living, thinking etc...\nBut to get to your question : are there any groups, communities of your own nationality you could join ? Get connected with people with whom you share the same values, language, points of view, behavioural ways etc. It is very refreshing and helps you cope. A bit like a home away from home.\nI am not sure if there are any absolute answer to that since each is an individual.\nSome people adapt very very well.......some never will and will be pining for their home country until they die.\nThink and reassess the reasons why you left your country and think of the benefits you have now. Try to picture your life if you were still back at home.: what would you choose ?\nSometimes putting things in perspective makes one feels better too.\nI was assuming - for some reason - that you were a foreigner.......After reading the other answers, I realise that it might just be a change of city, state...(so stay connected, like the previous answers advised you)\nI wish you the best.
77010
Funny you ask this, someone else asked me the same thing today.\nI guess I didn't but in my defense, my husband and I switched sides of the bed last night.  He said he liked my side better.  I'm not too sure about this.  I'll give it another shot tonight.  Ask me again tomorrow.
427735
I spent 4 years, 8 months, and 27 days in the USN. It was the best and worst time of my life. Getting out was harder than staying in cause I had to start all over in a world I knew nothing about. I lost 5 family members while I was away in the Navy.When I got out,  I took a big pay cut, ended up filing bankruptcy, but now 8 years later, I am making good money, mainly because of the education I got in the Navy. You can't get an education like that in college. Consider the military a great place to start. You can make it in the "real world." Staying in the military may isolate you from all the changes in the world, like it did me. The longer you stay in, the harder it  may be for you to adjust when you leave. Especially if you have a wife, and/or kids, you should get out. You served your time. Greater love has no man than he lay down <a portion of> his life for his <country>
1102669
Wait at least two weeks to feel the change..Good luck!!
693086
When I was in Iraq, I didn't have any combat experiences, but we were mortared/rocketed a lot, dealt with VBIEDs and IEDs, etc.  I too was jumpy when I first got home, but only for a couple of months.  I was pretty irritable for awhile, but now I am back to my "normal" level of crankiness.  I had a lot of problems sleeping -- it took me a long time to fall asleep at night and I was tired most days.  That has also resolved.
684546
I hate the lay down beds as well. I always use the stand up ones and I seem to tan evenly all over and there is no turning invloved, just stand there and get tannned all over. I also like the fact that you arn't laying where someone else was just minutes before you.
170413
Well Im not sure if this will help- I dont have any of those mattresses, but two weekends ago, my fiance and I went on a vacation and stayed at a hotel that had the sealy postupedic mattresses and I LOVED it!  Whenever he moved, I didnt feel a thing- so i didnt get "sea sick" as I do at home with our own mattress- also you just sink into it- I cant really even describe it- it was like firm and soft at the same time- I got great sleep and didnt wake up with a sore neck (which I often do)
1068042
You can't make it feel new.  You can make things more exciting.  Take a small trip together - camping or something or take up a hobby together or learn a new sport or something.  Don't worry about the bedroom.  If things are good out of the bed, then the bed will take care of itself.