Wellness
Changing something about your usual setup can trick your brain.
As the saying goes, desperate times call for desperate measures.
When youre really desperate to snooze you may even decide to flip upside down.
Though it might sound like the strangest option of them all,TikTok says it really does work.
People with sleep struggles will try anything, she tells Bustle, including maneuvering into odd sleep positions.
While there are many sleep hacks out there, the main draw with this one is that its easy.
Another is that it seems to be super effective.
Heres what to know about sleeping upside down and why it works.
Sleeping The Wrong Way In Bed
According toDr.
Lying the wrong way in bed can feel new enough that it snaps you out of a thought spiral.
By lying the other way you switch up your environment just enough to break this cycle.
The novelty is what makes it easier to nod off.
Sleep does not reward effort and the harder you try, the more elusive it is.
If flipping over is a way to stop trying to sleep, it could be effective.
The other end of the bed might also feel more comfortable, cooler, or more refreshing.
[That] can help your body relax and settle into sleep mode, says Harris.
Many people say they fall asleep right away.
source: www.bustle.com
