A hypnic jerk (also called a sleep start) is a sudden, involuntary muscle twitch or jolt that happens just as you are about to fall asleep. Here’s what you need to know: When it happens: Usually during the transition from wakefulness to light sleep. What it feels like: A quick jerk of the arms, legs, or whole body, sometimes accompanied by the sensation of falling, a dream-like flash, or even a gasp. Why it happens: The nervous system misfires as the brain shifts from wakefulness to sleep. Stres

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Hypnic Jerks: Why Your Body “Falls” Right as You’re Falling Asleep Ever jolt awake just as you’re drifting off? That sudden falling or twitching sensation is called a hypnic jerk — a very common, benign sleep-onset reflex linked to the brain transitioning between wake and sleep, and can be worsened by stress, caffeine, sleep deprivation, or anxiety. #hypnicjerk #neurology #brainhealth #healthreels #sleep credit: simplihoww (tt) | Dr Painkiller

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