Why Does Your Body Jerk Awake As You’re Trying to Fall Asleep?

Up to 70 percent of people have experienced hypnic jerks, but they’re usually nothing to worry about.

By: Mental Floss

Dec 12 2024
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Why Does Your Body Jerk Awake As You’re Trying to Fall Asleep? — Why Does Your Body Jerk Awake

Youve likely experienced a hypnic jerk at least once in your life. Its a brief, involuntary muscle spasm that wakes you during sleep or while youre on the cusp of it. Sometimes the sensation manifest… [+1848 chars]

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