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This #toohottosleep hashtag literally sums up everyone’s struggle last night

Published 15:47 20 Jul 2016 BST

Updated 15:47 20 Jul 2016 BST

Declan Cashin
This #toohottosleep hashtag literally sums up everyone’s struggle last night

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It's not likely that any of us had a comfortable night sleep last night - a crappy night of kicking off covers and tossing and turning is the tax we have to pay for spending the day sweltering in a heatwave.

Well, if you didn't get much kip, and are feeling like a zombie today as a result, you're not alone. The hashtag #toohottosleep started trending last night and continued through to the morning as people in Ireland and the UK vented their frustration on Twitter (it was about the only "venting" going on).  https://twitter.com/alvinkg/status/755667483923808256 https://twitter.com/Lynsm7/status/755597423792254976 https://twitter.com/xvioletsparkles/status/755586389970915328 People found solidarity, which is always nice... https://twitter.com/Miss_Cornwall/status/755672812115853312 https://twitter.com/nidasalahudeen/status/755599361590067204 https://twitter.com/mnorton1981/status/755561103984300032 Leaving the bedroom window open seemed like a good option, but there were big risks attached: https://twitter.com/xcharlyrose2002/status/755572893342457856 https://twitter.com/sophfeey/status/755669549823959040 https://twitter.com/TheRealHairzura/status/755618146988466176 https://twitter.com/TeenagelifeBeth/status/755666682077732864 https://twitter.com/ChrisPLarks/status/755591128980742144 https://twitter.com/aimzzox/status/755557178514165760 Some people made the mo(i)st of a sticky situation: https://twitter.com/ElaineHayward/status/755589282656620544 There were some people who defied all the odds... https://twitter.com/anorderlymess/status/755679366714187776 ...and others who wisely planned ahead: https://twitter.com/Jennifalconer/status/755590678667747328 https://twitter.com/gibsta840/status/754942281678000129 https://twitter.com/McG_Karen/status/752266501273612288 But for the majority of us it was a case of... https://twitter.com/catherineolivr/status/755657474842263552 As a result, this is everyone today: https://twitter.com/OfficialPLT/status/755681531306401792 https://twitter.com/jhavfc/status/755627241158172672 https://twitter.com/DazFrazer/status/755654018312142848 https://twitter.com/bbccomedy/status/755658319243730945 *whispers* Close your bedroom windows during the day, and *then* open them just before bedtime. The change in air pressure should mean your room gets cooler quicker, rather than just stay at one temperature level all day. *Runs away* Thank us later.   Want to win a free TV or iPad? Enter the draw to win one by taking part in our #MenUnmasked survey.

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This #toohottosleep hashtag literally sums up everyone's struggle last night