Your body is finally in bed, sliding into a deep sleep after being drained and fatigued, when it suddenly jerks to halt the “fall.” Naturally, you’ll wake up right away and question its origin.
You never get used to it, it never feels less sudden, and it never gets better, regardless of how many times it occurs. An instinctive, abrupt, and startling jump is the result of the falling sensation, which can even be frightening.
You are not alone if you have experienced this at least once. Actually, this occurrence, often referred to as hypnic jerks or sleep beginnings, affects as many as 70% of persons. The cause of these unexpected jerks is a mystery to everyone.