Do you know your socks can say something about you? Yes, it’s not about the type of socks you wear, but whether you sleep with them or not. This has always been a topic of debate, dividing society between those who love sleeping wearing socks because they feel warmer, and those who hate it since they believe their feet need to ‘’breathe’’.
But, there’s more to it. Depending on which team you belong to, it can say a lot about your personality and emotional needs. According to the magazine C.R. Radar, sleeping with socks on is related to the way in which we look for safety, organize our lives and care of ourselves. So, let’s find out more about this, shall we?
Beyond a temperature matter
Keeping your feet warm is one of the most obvious reasons, mostly in winter or if you have very cold feet in summer. This is good for making your blood vessels dilate, which helps your circulation and getting asleep faster. However, experts quoted in the magazine point out that., in many cases, it’s not about temperature. There’s an emotional part behind wearing socks when going to sleep: feeling your feet covered can be similar to having a hug that calms and protects you.
Safety and calmness coming from your feet
This feeling we have mentioned of tranquility and protection is especially felt by people with high sensory sensitivity. For them just feeling their feet cold or touching the rough sheets can be bothersome and they couldn’t even reach that sense of relaxation. That’s why wearing soft socks prevents all of this from happening and they can have a good and deep rest.
How you look for comfort
If you are one of those who wear socks, you tend to value comfort and safety in every aspect of your life, not just when going to sleep. You look for environments that fulfill your needs: warm places, soft clothes, and routines that make you feel calm. In this sense, socks are like an ‘’emotional armor’’ helping you create a shelter, even when you are sleeping.
The power of routines
Another reason why people wear these garments while sleeping is because it’s part of a night ritual. You brush your teeth or prepare the clothes for the next day before going to bed, right? Well, this is the same, wearing socks before going to bed means the moment of relaxation and preparing to sleep.
People who have a more organized and predictable life-style normally find a way to keep this control in these little details. It might seem silly, but repeated habits create a stable environment that allows them to reach that level of calmness, which benefits their deep sleep.
Socks are not for everybody…
And it doesn’t matter! Of course not everybody is going to enjoy the same things, so many people don’t like sleeping while wearing socks. Does this mean these people feel more anxious than those wearing socks? Not at all, they feel that sleeping with their feet uncovered also gives them a sense of comfort.
The most important thing is to know how you feel the most comfortable. If you notice that sleeping with socks on improves your rest, why wouldn’t you give it a go? There’s no reason to try something new that could maybe be beneficial for you. However, if you find this is not your thing… it doesn’t matter either!
As you can see, there’s no positive or negative point when it comes to sleeping with socks on, it’s just a matter of sensations. So, next time someone asks you: are you one of those who sleep with socks on? You can give a more complete answer, stop saying ‘’I just feel my feet are cold’’.