IF YOUR BODY SUDDENLY JERKS WHILE YOU ARE FALLING ASLEEP, THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS

What do Hypnic Jerks feel like?
Hypnic jerks are a type of myoclonus
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, which is a category of rapid, involuntary muscle movements, such as jerks and twitches. You may experience a single stroke or several in a row before your body relaxes again. In addition to these movements, it is common to experience other sensations and mental images along with hypnic shocks, such as dreams and hallucinations. People often report feeling like they are falling and seeing flashing or flashing lights