It's been ages since you last changed your pillow, perhaps because you're too lazy to look for a new one, perhaps for fear that you won't sleep well with it, or is there something else?
The right pillow for you must be out there
As much as individuality is the key factor in choosing the right pillow, no matter how particular your needs may be, except in rare cases, a good pillow that can replace your old one certainly exists.
Pillow Attachment Syndrome
Over the years, I have met people who haven't changed their pillow in ages. In many cases, they have tried to replace it, prompted by a desire for better hygiene or by their partner, or they simply don't want to hear about it and cling to it—in fact, they take it on vacation; it's the first thing they pack.
If you can't find a worthy replacement for your current pillow, it may not be a problem of pillow ergonomics, anatomy, or market availability. It could be related to your personality; perhaps you are overly "attached" to your pillow, more for emotional than material reasons. It's the Linus blanket syndrome.
What is Linus blanket syndrome
In the most extreme cases—that is, with the oldest pillows—you have grown up with the pillow. In this case, the pillow is clearly linked to childhood memories, not to specific events, but to a state of mind, a sense of security, a feeling of protection that we no longer have in the same way today. The pillow, like Linus's blanket, is something tangible to hold onto for comfort, an anchor to the past, a bridge to a safe and comfortable land.
Taking your old pillow with you on every trip and every move is certainly linked to our subconscious. It should be explored to understand the reasons, but it is not necessarily a real problem. After all, it is a pleasure to keep childhood memories or memories of the distant past in general. Maintaining strong ties with our past self is not always a negative thing.
Choose your pillow
Don't choose your new pillow based on your old one, because what you are looking for is not material, it is not tangible. You won't find a pillow identical to your old one, and you won't be able to replace it completely—a bit like in life.
Here is the pillow category, divided not only by material but also by height:
Category PILLOWS
