There’s a reason we were told to not believe everything on the internet.
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So, are you a flamingo or a mountain climber? Err…let’s back up.
If you’ve ever tossed and turned after a stressful day, you probably know that your emotions can affect your sleep. But what about how you sleep? Lately, FYPs have been swarmed by TikToks alleging that your sleeping position (that’s where the flamingo of it all comes in) might reflect the state of your nervous system or underlying mental health. TikTok pundits can easily convince you that your sleeping position is a crystal ball into your mental health, capable of diagnosing a variety of disorders or conditions. But, is it really that simple? Perhaps unsurprisingly, not really.
