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Who needs an eye mask when you have a closet full of sweatshirts? Insomniac TikTokers have found a miraculous solution to their insomnia: cover their faces with a sweatshirt. According to them it really helps them fall asleep faster and sleep better - and there are experts who support this (but at the same time warn of complications).
This trick to falling asleep, posted by content creator Callie Gailey, has garnered nearly 20 million views, 2.5 million likes, and over 10,000 comments. The trick, as you can see, is to take a simple sweatshirt from your closet and wrap it around your face, head, and neck. so convenient I don't know how to explain it," Kali said in the video, adding that she started using the strange sleeping method "out of desperation."
She said she got the "best sleep" of her life after turning herself into a mummy by covering her face with a cloth, leaving her nose And her mouth is bare (of course) and she wrapped her chin with her sleeves. This huge, velvety face mask was also very comfortable for her: "I don't know how to explain it. It works wonders."
This is how she does it:
@calliegaley Loling at myself but I swear it works just try it #grwm #getreadywithme #haul #nightroutine #morningroutine #foryou #foryoupage #fyp #sleep #sleephack ♬ original sound - CALLIE GALEY
In her video she explains how to make the exact face mask: she starts by folding the sweatshirt in half and then holds it out in front of her with her arms hanging down. She places the folded part over her eyes, leaving her nose and mouth out, then she lies back on the pillow. From there, she folds the sleeves loosely under her chin and tucks them behind her head so they stay securely in place. Of course, you are welcome to watch the video to follow the instructions exactly. She said that thanks to this she slept through the night - an achievement that definitely sounds like a dream to her.
While some viewers of the video claimed that it was a bit of an exaggerated trick and expressed fear that it would cause them to wake up at night in a suffocating panic, experts actually claim that there is a scientific explanation for the fact that this trick works. In fact, the trick is also known as "wrapping" — yes, as in for a baby — "The tightly wrapped fabric creates a sense of security and comfort," physician Dr. Jessica Andrade told Bustle. In addition to blocking out light and sound, wrapping can also calm people with Anxiety, she added. "Also, the slight pressure exerted by the sweatshirt may create a cocoon-like effect, similar to a heavy blanket, which has been shown to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality for some people," explained Dr. Andrade.
In the video, you can also see Kali gently tucking the sleeves of the sweatshirt under her chin, which probably adds another layer of comfort and support. Unlike a regular sleep mask, which only covers the eyes, the sweatshirt sleeves can help keep your chin and head in place when there are disturbances, sort of like an airplane pillow.
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However, the sweatshirt method may not be as secure as a traditional eye mask, which uses a strap to stay secure on your head while you take a nap. According to sleep expert Dr. Shelby Harris, director of sleep health at Sleepopolis, sleep masks are specially made to fit the face and are designed to block light. As we mentioned, a real sleep mask will also have a strap designed to keep the mask on your face while you roll from side to side That sweatshirt might fall off—unless you sleep on your back and don't move an inch.
Dr. Andrade added that people develop strange habits when they're desperate to sleep, like sleeping under a pillow or the sweatshirt trick—but homemade tricks often come with potential drawbacks. One of the downsides of the sweatshirt trick is that all the extra fabric can make you overheat, she says. She also mentions the danger of possible suffocation from the sleeves. Dr. Harris noted that looping the sleeves under the chin puts sleepers at risk of restricting airflow, and may irritate your skin. In other words, it may do the opposite of relaxing you before bed.
"Just remember a few things: Make sure it's not too tight , doesn't make you overheat and doesn't interfere with your breathing," advised Dr. Harris, "If it feels uncomfortable or you're not getting the results you want, it's okay to give it up and try something else. Just listen to your body and do what's best for you to you".
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