If you have trouble sleeping, then you may have reached the point where you are willing to try anything to get a good night's sleep and rest. You may have tried everything from soft music, to the sounds of rain, to aromatherapy, to an eye mask, and still not getting the desired results.

But, recently, a new form is circulating on TikTok that helps in sleeping early and well. The creator of this trend @calliegaley who has almost 2.5 million likes and over 10 thousand comments shows that tying a sweatshirt around the face is a useful technique.

In her video, the girl says she got the best sleep of her life by wrapping a sweatshirt around her head. "It is very comfortable. I don't know how to explain it,” she said as she lay on the bed. While people can put an eye mask or a blanket over their head to block out light and sleep more soundly, the T-shirt around the head trick uses the arms of a T-shirt or sweatshirt to wrap around the head leaving the eyes and chin free. out.

In her video, Galey explains how to fit the sweatshirt. She starts by folding it in half and then holds it forward with her arms hanging down. She places the folded piece over her eyes, leaving her nose and mouth out, and then lies back on the pillow.

Why does it work? 

Aside from blocking out light and some outside sounds, there are a few reasons why the sweater-around-the-head sleeping trick is going viral on TikTok. Experts say that wrapping yourself in blankets or soft things creates a sense of comfort and security. Imagine babies when they are wrapped in blankets, or a pet dog or cat when you gently wrap them.

The sleeves of the sweatshirt under the chin are likely to give a sense of comfort and support. Unlike a regular sleep mask, which only covers your eyes, sweatshirt sleeves can help keep your chin and head in place while you try to talk while lying in bed.

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Source: Bustle