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What your sleeping position says about you

What your sleeping position says about you. (Photo/Courtesy)

Most psychologists agree that our unconscious body language says a lot about our state of mind. You may think that wiggling into your most comfortable sleeping pose is simply a habit or a good way to help you drop off. But experts say the body language behind our sleep positions give a great deal of insight into what’s going on internally. They have also revealed that the best position to sleep in is on your back, followed by your side – both of which will allow your spine to rest. The worst way to sleep is thought to be on your stomach, however, because it puts too much pressure on your joints. Here, behaviour expert Adrianne Carter gives us the lowdown on what our sleeping positions say about our personalities…

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