For those who have difficulty get enough sleepthe ABC may be the key to getting more Zzz’s.
A sleep shortcut making the rounds on TikTok uses the alphabet to help people fall asleep.
Sleep experts have shared their thoughts on the unconventional path to a restful night.
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The technique is not new, but it has been circulating on social networks for several weeks.
Here’s how it works: The budding sleeper picks a category – whether it’s song titles, vacation destinations or whatever strikes their fancy – and then thinks of something for each letter of the alphabet.
A sleep shortcut making the rounds on TikTok uses the alphabet to help people fall asleep. (iStock)
For example, if the category is colors, A could be Aqua, B could be Blue, C could be Chartreuse, etc.
The idea is that over time, exercise will put the person to sleep.
There are other variations of the alphabet hack, such as imagining each letter written and erased to help induce sleep.
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Sleep expert Jeff Kahn, the Based in Chicago The CEO and co-founder of Rise Science, creator of sleep and energy tracking app RISE, pointed out that the alphabetical method hasn’t been studied, but it likely works by distracting of the person’s inability to sleep.
“This is how the largest category of distraction techniques can help with sleep, anxiety and manage painamong other challenges,” he told Fox News Digital.
“You can’t force sleep — and thinking about falling asleep or how you can’t fall asleep is a surefire way to delay it.”
If lack of sleep is affecting your quality of life, experts recommend talking with a doctor about getting evaluated for a sleep disorder or other underlying medical issues. (iStock)
Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, a neuroscientist and sleep specialist at Wesper in New York, noted that many people suffer from an overactive mind when trying to sleep, which makes it difficult for the brain and body to relax, leading to insomnia and poor sleep. quality.
“The alphabet hack forces you to stop focusing on stimulation or stressful thoughtswhich calms your brain activity and helps the brain enter the first phase of sleep,” she told Fox News Digital.
Alternative tips for sleeping
If the alphabet method doesn’t work, there are other creative techniques that might help you fall asleep.
“Alternatives include meditation and deep breathing exercises, which aim not only to quiet the mind but also slow your heart rate and breathing, making it easier to fall asleep,” Rohr said.
“You can’t force sleep – and thinking about falling asleep is a surefire way to delay it.”
If none of these techniques are effective, he recommends getting out of bed and going to another quiet, dark place to do a relaxing activity, such as reading or listening to music,…
