My ‘puppy paws’ trick works like a charm when I can’t sleep — other people call them ‘T-Rex arms’

By Reda Wigle, May 30, 2025

Sleep experts have some thoughts on why puppy paws may pave the way to slumberland. “If this position reduces anxious thoughts about sleep, it may be a helpful distraction,” psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, told The Post. “Anything that has a calming effect, and takes your mind off of the ‘why can’t I fall asleep!??!’ type of thinking is helpful.”

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