What your sleeping position says about you
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Foetus
Those
who curl up in the foetus position are described as tough on the
outside but sensitive at heart. They may be shy when they first
meet somebody, but soon relax. This is the most common sleeping
position, adopted by 41% of the 1,000 people who took part in the
survey. More than twice as many women as men tend to adopt this
position.
Log
Lying on
your side with both arms down by your side. These sleepers are easy
going, social people who like being part of the in-crowd, and who
are trusting of strangers. However, they may be
gullible.
Yearner
People
who sleep on their side with both arms out in front are said to
have an open nature, but can be suspicious, cynical. They are slow
to make up their minds, but once they have taken a decision, they
are unlikely ever to change it.
Soldier
Lying on
your back with both arms pinned to your sides. People who sleep in
this position are generally quiet and reserved. They don't like a
fuss, but set themselves and others high
standards.
Freefall
Lying on
your front with your hands around the pillow, and your head turned
to one side. Often gregarious and brash people, but can be nervy
and thin-skinned underneath, and don't like criticism, or extreme
situations.
Starfish
Lying on
your back with both arms up around the pillow. These sleepers make
good friends because they are always ready to listen to others, and
offer help when needed. They generally don't like to be the centre
of attention.
The
remainder of those in the poll said the position they fell asleep
varied or did not know.
Professor Idzikowski also examined the effect of
various sleeping positions on health. He concluded that the
freefall position was good for digestion, while the starfish and
soldier positions were more likely to lead to snoring and a bad
night's sleep.
Professor Idzikowski said "Lying down flat means
that stomach contents can more readily be worked back up into the
mouth, while those who lie on their back may end up snoring and
breathing less well during the night. "Both these postures may not
necessarily awaken the sleeper but could cause a less refreshing
night's sleep."
The
research also found that most people are unlikely to change their
sleeping position. Just 5% said they sleep in a different position
every night.
