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Your sleep position: Starfish

Your sleep position: Starfish

What is it?

In this position, the sleeper lies flat on their back, with arms out wide and legs stretched out, slightly apart. They tend to take up huge amounts of space.

What does it mean?

These people tend to be very outgoing, confident and happy and get on well with others. They are often quite childlike in trusting people and like helping people, whenever possible.

More help and advice

- Get the facts about insomnia
- Expert help on getting better sleep
- Foods to help you get a good night's sleep
- Help and information on sleep problems

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