When I can’t sleep, I turn around and sleep “upside down” - moving my pillows to where my feet were beforehand, and my feet to where my head was beforehand - and I stick with that for a week or so. It gives me a week or so without insomnia and then wears off, so I have to turn myself back around for the next 7-12 day period.

Admittedly this could just be a me thing, but let’s put our faith in this method and let the power of placebo effect take hold. Boom, minor bouts of sleeplessness are cured.

What are your own examples of this?

  • Canopyflyer@lemmy.worldEnglish
    12·
    13 hours ago

    If someone is about to sneeze, wait until they begin to inhale and say something unexpected to them and it will stop them from sneezing.

    I told this to my wife and she scoffed and didn’t believe me. One day her allergies were kicking up and she started to sneeze. I waited for the right moment and said “GRAPEFRUIT” to her and… She didn’t sneeze.

    The secret is timing it correctly.

    • Addv4@lemmy.world
      2·
      10 hours ago

      Also, if you’re having trouble sneezing (starting but unable to fully sneeze), try looking at a light source when you start sneezing. Conversely, looking away from a light might help you not sneeze as well, but it isn’t much of a guarantee.

      • Canopyflyer@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        10 hours ago

        That’s true!

        It’s the reason why you tend to sneeze after coming out from watching a movie and it’s still light outside. From what I have read, it’s a reflex to give your eyes time to adjust to the brighter lighting conditions.