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Loginsleeping positions and personality
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What your sleeping position says about you ...
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.
Edited by soleachip 14 Apr `08, 2:40AM
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Originally posted by LatecomerX:
Yea. I once fell asleep during an exam and after I woke up, I realized there was a patch the size of a thumb on the papers.
but regularly?
chanced upon an article once saying people who sleep in the position you describe are usually droolers. no offence intended. hehe
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heh, for me usually yearner position. when feeling like crap, foetus. when completely tired, starfish.
impossible to fall asleep in other positions above cos they're way too uncomfortable.
and i still don't understand how people sleep in free faller. won't they suffocate?
Edited by soleachip 14 Apr `08, 2:48AM
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Originally posted by soleachip:
but regularly?
chanced upon an article once saying people who sleep in the position you describe are usually droolers. no offence intended. hehe
Hmm...I'm not sure if it happens regularly, but there's always this nice, sleep-inducing smell on my blanket after I have washed it and place it near my head for a few nights.
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Originally posted by soleachip:
heh, for me usually yearner position. when feeling like crap, foetus. when completely tired, starfish.
impossible to fall asleep in other positions above cos they're way too uncomfortable.
and i still don't understand how people sleep in free faller. won't they suffocate?
For freefallers, their heads are usually turned to a side (refer to your picture).
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NOT that strip lah *knocks skiddy's head* 
