Do you want to avoid contact with your roommate or parents? In this case, you can pretend to be asleep. If you are believed, then the person may stop bothering you. You may even be able to secretly eavesdrop or observe his actions. You can also pretend like you got enough sleep last night and act like nothing happened even after a long party.
Method one: How to pretend you are asleep
1. Get into the position you normally sleep in.
Lie down and try to assume a position that is natural for a sleeping person. Do not hold anything in your hands, put your feet on the bed and do not raise your head from the pillow. If you usually sleep on your stomach, take the same position when you pretend to sleep. People who know you well will not suspect anything.
2. Lie still in bed.
Usually a person moves very little during sleep. It’s best not to move at all to convincingly pretend to be asleep. You can only move if you are being watched for a long period of time.
3. Quietly close your eyes.
No need to close your eyes tightly. If you are pretending to be asleep, then all your muscles, including your eyelids, should be relaxed.
Close your eyes and look down so your eyelids don’t tremble.
During sleep, the eyes are not always completely closed. The eyelids can rise slightly and gently fall, and at this time you can see what is happening around.
4. Breathe slowly.
Breathing should be slow, even and deep. You need to relax and breathe as evenly as possible. Count the duration of the inhalation to yourself and then exhale for the same amount of time. Repeat this action for each breath.
5. Respond to noise and touch.
If you hear a loud sound or feel a touch, then take a short, sharp breath, and then make a sharp movement, as if a spasm had passed through the body. Even in sleep, our body is aware of what is happening around it. Simulate subconscious reactions to sounds and movements in the room.
After reacting to an external stimulus, relax and control your breathing again.
In no case do not smile and do not open your eyes, otherwise you will simply give yourself away.
Method 2. How to pretend like you’re sleeping1. Take a cold shower.
Douse yourself quickly with cold water. This will increase your heart rate and speed up your metabolism as your body tries to warm up. The duration of such a shower is about one minute.
2. Get dressed and complete all morning routines.
First of all, you need to change your pajamas to casual clothes. Next, you should wash, brush your teeth and make up.
Caffeinated face cream reduces puffiness under the eyes.
Do all the activities that you do after a night’s sleep.
3. Eat a nutritious breakfast.
Food should contain complex carbohydrates and proteins (such as oatmeal and eggs) to keep you energized. Try to avoid sugary foods, as their effect is too short-lived.
4. Have some coffee.
Coffee is a quick way to recharge your batteries. If you don’t usually drink coffee, half a cup is enough to cheer you up. If you usually drink coffee after a night’s sleep, then after a sleepless night you can drink a couple of cups.
5. Move.
You need to stay active so as not to lose vigilance. If you sit down to rest, then the body will feel tired after a sleepless night. It is necessary to move to overcome drowsiness.
6. Don’t forget to snack during the day.
To maintain energy levels, you need to eat during the day. Avoid high-sugar foods and large meals to prevent reactive hypoglycemia or drowsiness after a heavy meal.
Tips
Practice pretending to sleep alone. Lie still and breathe evenly.
- Be prepared to “wake up” if you are disturbed.
- You need to remain vigilant, so try not to fall asleep while pretending.
- Bite both sides of your mouth at the same time to hold back a smile, but don’t overdo it or you might be exposed.
- If the person tries to move you while you are “sleeping”, don’t resist. Try to look lethargic, move very slowly, or make a slurred sound.
- If you lie all night in the same position, it may seem suspicious – usually a person changes position in a dream from time to time. Do not forget to periodically change your position or turn to the other side.
- Bury your face in the pillow if you don’t want people to notice your smile.
- If the person says something or touches you, try to slur something.
- Try not to blink (move your eyelids) when your eyes are closed.
