Ash-Kennard Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3112170.stmSleep position gives personality clueIf you want an insight into somebody's true personality, then try to catch a glimpse of the way they sleep. Scientists believe the position in which a person goes to sleep provides an important clue about the kind of person they are. Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, has analysed six common sleeping positions - and found that each is linked to a particular personality type. "We are all aware of our body language when we are awake but this is the first time we have been able to see what our subconscious posture says about us. "What's interesting is that the profile behind the posture is often very different from what we would expect." To see the six positions studied by Professor Idzikowski click hereThe 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 (15%): 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. The yearner (13%): 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 (8%): 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 (7%): 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 (5%): 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. Health effect 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. Duvet position Professor Idzikowski also found that one arm or leg sticking out of the duvet is Britain's most common position, followed by both feet poking out the end. One in ten people like to cover themselves entirely with the duvet. im a free faller... Edited May 14, 2009 by Ash-Kennard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Recovery Position, no joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-Addy A3 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 im a freefaller too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Im technically a freefaller, but I move around so much when I sleep I probably go through every one of those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daborn Meister Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Im a 1 in 10 All covered up right to tip of head on sideMakes me laugh thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Im a 1 in 10 All covered up right to tip of head on sideMakes me laugh thinking about it.free fallerfoetus yearner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hI-OOPS-CAPS Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 the yearner describes me kinda, but i dont sleep like that. i conceal my head in my arms and sleep on my side.its like reading your horoscope actually. which is a waste of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 the yearner describes me kinda, but i dont sleep like that. i conceal my head in my arms and sleep on my side.its like reading your horoscope actually. which is a waste of timekinda, but its vaguely more interesting because it doesnt change everyday and not made up by old men trying to please girls with low self esteem or self control and must rely on what a little sentence to control their life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Technicaly Freefall, except Arms Are underneath Pillow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Freefall, but arms under the pillow like folded and have to have all my body covered by the covers, hate the feeling of the coldness outside a warm duvet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Technicaly Freefall, except Arms Are underneath Pillow.same dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 When there's no one else in my bed with me I sleep with on my front with my knees to my chest, so I'm shaped like a ball. Explain that one :| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I dont really sleep like any of them... I sleep on my side with one arm up under the pillow the other down by my side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 soldier if i'm with someone, freefaller if i'm on my own. Though if i lie in freefaller my eyes move in my sleep and my contact lenses scratch my eyes as they're jammed against my pillow. So maybe its sort of a hybrid between freefaller and feotus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgun_Donor Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Free faller... but i like extreme situations id say... hence i pretend im sky diving... ok so im talking bollocks, but this is such a generalization! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Same as a few other people I tend to sleep differently when I'm with someone else and on my own.On my own I do this strange thing where I roll up the duvet and kind of hug it, so it's not actually covering me. And when I'm not alone I tend to sleep on my side with my knees crossed and my arms streatched out in front of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 When there's no one else in my bed with me I sleep with on my front with my knees to my chest, so I'm shaped like a ball. Explain that one :|That's the foetal position.I fall asleep in the "soldier" position but whenever I wake up I tend to be on my side so I guess I probably sleep through the night like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 When there's no one else in my bed with me I sleep with on my front with my knees to my chest, so I'm shaped like a ball. Explain that one :|Clearly begging for doggy style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 i sleep on my side with one hand under the pillow and the other under my face head tilted always to the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 i sleep in a freefall/foetus position. also i have to lay facing to the right for 5 mins, then flip to the left for another 5 mins, then flip back to the right, other wise i cant sleep. usually the duvet is draped over me so my arms are above and legs poke out.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 The party escort submission position, it's well comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI-sam Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 im freefall or foetus. my gf is starfish but she is very cute when shes asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 But honestly, freefall and starfish I guess. My arms isn't exactly around the pillow, they're on top above my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hI-OOPS-CAPS Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 i sleep on my head. what does that say about my personality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 i sleep on my head. what does that say about my personality?That your a wrong-un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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