Sleeping in fetal position: what does it mean?

Do you love sleeping in fetal position? Here's what it reveals about your personality

Do you often find yourself wrapped in the cocoon of blankets during the night, with your legs curled up and your hands under your cheek? This is the classic fetal position, which can reveal a lot about your personality and state of mind!

In fact, the way we sleep is not only related to a matter of comfort, because body language (especially unconscious body language) reveals very deep aspects of ourselves.

Are you ready to find out what it means to sleep in fetal position?

Sleeping in fetal position: what it says about you

If you are part of the 40% of individuals who like to be curled up in sleep, you probably don't know that in this way you manifest the need to collect yourself in a kind of shell or cocoon, to isolate yourself from the difficulties of the world around you.

Sleeping in the fetal position, psychologists say, is indicative of a "primal instinct that we carry with us from birth". In this way, in fact, there is a great desire for protection and longing for the womb, where precisely, the fetus remains curled up, comforted and reassured by mother's warmth.

The person who sleeps curled up thus possesses a somewhat fragile personality (perhaps due to a temporary state of mind) but is also a very determined, conscientious and orderly person who tends to worry excessively and brood over things, thus anxious.

This sleeping position also reveals great sensitivity, often not shown to the outside world, shyness and reserve, sometimes leading to isolation from others to better hear the sound of thoughts.

In short, what seems like just a habit reveals your sensitive personality, which knows the weight of problems, deals with them and cares a lot about others as well, sometimes suffering to the point of unconsciously seeking the protection of the womb.

Is sleeping in the fetal position good or bad for you?

We have seen why you unconsciously stay curled up, now let's see if this can cause posture problems. Certainly, the fetal position is not the best position for sleeping, because the body does not lay down completely, but especially those who suffer from sciatica find relief in resting on the side with the legs curled up, perhaps even holding a pillow between them; in fact, this relieves pressure on the sciatic nerve.  On a psychological level then, this position, helps to relieve stress, pause daily fears and worries.

Fetal position: how much does the choice of mattress and pillow affect?

To enjoy all the benefits of sleeping in the fetal position, proper support is also necessary! Never underestimate the importance of the right mattress and pillow, which are crucial for sleeping and resting well. If you sleep on the side, in fact, it is essential to choose a memory gel mattress, which can adapt to the shape of the body and eliminates the annoying problem of tingling in the arm.

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