Induce sleep quickly using a mental visualization technique consisting of imagining a sensation of rotating or floating of one's own body.

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This method is similar to guided mental imagery relaxation techniques, often used to distract the mind from anxious thoughts or rumination that prevent falling asleep. Research, notably through studies on mindfulness-based interventions (meta-analysis in JAMA Internal Medicine), confirms that focusing attention on internal sensations or visualizations can lower cortical arousal and facilitate the transition to sleep. However, the specific idea of inducing a sensation of vertigo is anecdotal and not documented as a standard clinical protocol, although its effectiveness likely relies on the mechanism of mental absorption. It is interesting to note that this sensation of 'falling' or rotation is close to the natural physiological phenomenon called 'hypnagogic jerk' that many experience while falling asleep. While the approach is generally received with curiosity, the community is divided: it seems to work for some as an effective meditation tool, while it can generate discomfort or nausea for others. The convergence of opinions indicates that this is a trend based on subjective experience rather than established scientific evidence.

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1. 1r/sleep