Verywell Health on MSN: Why do hypnic jerks make muscles twitch when falling asleep?
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Key Takeaways Hypnic jerks are common, sudden muscle twitches that happen when you fall asleep.Stress, anxiety, and fatigue can increase the chances of ...
The Conversation: A big, convulsive twitch while dozing off? Sleep experts explain the ‘hypnic jerk’
A big, convulsive twitch while dozing off? Sleep experts explain the ‘hypnic jerk’
MSN: What are hypnic jerks? The weird reason you might think you’re falling in your sleep
What are hypnic jerks? The weird reason you might think you’re falling in your sleep
MSN: This common falling dream could be a health warning: Understanding how hypnic jerks affect your sleep and nervous system
This common falling dream could be a health warning: Understanding how hypnic jerks affect your sleep and nervous system
Yahoo: "Fatigue can cause the body’s nervous system to misfire, and this can lead to sleep twitches" — expert shares 5 most common causes of hypnic jerks
"Fatigue can cause the body’s nervous system to misfire, and this can lead to sleep twitches" — expert shares 5 most common causes of hypnic jerks
IFLScience: Hypnic Jerks: Why Do You Jolt Awake Just As You’re Falling Asleep?
Hypnic Jerks: Why Do You Jolt Awake Just As You’re Falling Asleep?
MSN: What causes hypnic jerks (sleep starts) or twitching when you sleep?
Hypnic jerks are sudden muscle contractions that happen as you fall asleep. They are usually harmless but can interfere with sleep quality or contribute to insomnia. Stimulants like caffeine and ...