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Stressed Out? Start Sleeping with a Teddy Bear šŸ§øšŸ’¤

Published April 4, 2025

Do you still sleep with a stuffed animal? And does anyone give you grief for it? Turns out, science is on your side.

Experts say more adultsĀ shouldĀ be snuggling up with a plush companion at night. While stuffed animals are usually associated with kids, theĀ comforting effectĀ applies to grown-ups, too.

RELATED: HALF OF US WOULD CHOOSE TO STOP SLEEPING IF OUR BODIES DIDNā€™T NEED IT

Why It Works

šŸ”¹ Hugging something soft can reduce stress and promote relaxation.
šŸ”¹ It helps create a sleep association, making it easier to drift off.
šŸ”¹ Unlike sleeping pills or a glass of wine, itā€™s a healthy and natural way to improve sleep.

So if youā€™ve been clutching that childhood teddy bear in secretā€”no shame! Your plush pal might just be the best sleep aid out there.

Would you give it a try, or is this aĀ hard passĀ for you? šŸ»šŸ˜“

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