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Viral 'Military Sleep Method' Recasts Old Techniques, Not a Proven Two-Minute Fix

Experts say the viral routine repackages standard relaxation tools rather than delivering a proven shortcut.

Overview

  • The routine blends progressive muscle relaxation, controlled breathing, guided imagery and a brief thought‑clearing exercise.
  • Recent coverage reiterates there are no large, peer‑reviewed trials confirming claims of falling asleep in two minutes.
  • Typical adults take roughly 10–30 minutes to fall asleep, and routinely nodding off in under five minutes can indicate excessive daytime sleepiness.
  • Reports that users master the method in 4–6 weeks and achieve success rates near 96% are anecdotal and lack robust scientific backing.
  • Specialists describe it as a low‑cost, low‑risk relaxation aid that works best with good sleep hygiene, while chronic sleep issues should be evaluated by a clinician and may benefit from CBT‑I.