Does blinking rapidly help you sleep?
I've been having trouble with insomnia for quite some time now, and I'm open to trying anything. I saw an article claiming that blinking rapidly can help induce sleep. Is there any truth to this?
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5 months ago
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It actually works for me sometimes! Blinking rapidly for 30 seconds makes your eyes super heavy and tired, making it easier to drift off to sleep. 😊
5 months ago
Honestly, just washing your face with cool water and keeping a dark room works best. No need to overcomplicate things with rapid blinking.
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5 months ago
Sleep issues can be linked to hormonal imbalances like thyroid. While these blinking tricks are okay for a night, get your blood tests done if it is a regular issue.
4 months ago
Don't worry too much about sleeplessness on odd days. Just close your eyes, listen to light music, and let your body relax completely without pushing for sleep.
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4 months ago
I totally get it, lying awake in the dark is very frustrating. Trying small physical distractions like blinking can sometimes break that cycle of overthinking.