01/09/2025
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*"While sleeping at night, we feel like we're falling and suddenly our body jerks. Why does this happen?"*
This phenomenon is commonly known as a *"hypnic jerk."* It's a sudden, brief contraction of the muscles that can occur when a person is falling asleep or waking up. Hypnic jerks can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
1. Sudden relaxation of the muscles
2. Changes in brain activity during sleep
3. Stress and anxiety
4. Sleep deprivation
5. Certain medications
