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I agree with this theory, but for me, I like the pressure of the pillow against my eyelids, more so than my head. Using a sleeping eye mask, that has sufficient weight (beaded masks), can produce the same effect.Ever heard of Temple Grandin? She is autistic and has made a contraption for cows who also appreciate a little pressure on their heads. I appreciate this concept fully. The thing for the cows puts light pressure on their heads so when they're being milked they are calm. Im guessing she developed this from things that worked for her.
I am a 63 year old self diagnosed Aspie. I sleep with a pillow over my head and my hand tucked under my chin. My theory, for what it's worth, is that maybe it was a fetal position - ear against womb or interior of mother with my hand pinned under chin due to lack of space?Form the time I was a child, I have had to sleep with a pillow over my head. Does anyone else sleep like this?
I also can't sleep without covering my ears. I like to sleep sandwiched within pillows if i'm sleeping by myself. Even then I would have one pillow on one side and the person on the other. I also put a smaller pillow around my chest or belly sometimes.Not exactly like that, but i do have to have at least a heavy blanket or two all wrapped around me and it has to be up by my chin and cover m ear (I sleep on my side). Basically heavy blankets all over save my face or i can't sleep. Even in summer.