Why You Might Jerk Awake Just Before Falling Asleep — And What To Do About It
You’re just about to drift off into a deep, peaceful sleep when — BAM — your body jolts like you’re falling off a cliff. Sound familiar? If so, you’ve experienced something called a hypnic jerk (also known as a “sleep start”). It’s that sudden, involuntary twitch that can shake you awake just as you’re dozing off — … Read more