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Frances Daniels

I tried TikTok's favorite breathing technique for sleep but it didn't work for me — here's why

A woman sleeps peacefully in her bed under a white duvet, while a small stack of books can be seen on her bedside table.

The internet is bursting with supposedly quick-fix techniques to fall asleep faster, and the latest method-of-the-month is the 4 7 8 method. This breathing technique has taken over TikTok recently, with users swearing that it's helped them to relax, ease anxiety and drift off quicker. 

However, when there's so many sleep hacks flooding social media, it's difficult to gauge which ones actually work. When there's so many things that affect sleep —  from room temperature to finding the best mattress for you —  it's hard to believe that a technique as simple as the 4 7 8 method can fix your sleep problems. 

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