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Some believe this is because you are losing consciousness too fast, and so it is the body's way of moderating this. Others believe it is just because of stress, caffeine use, or strenuous activities during the day.
This is only problematic if it causes a cycle or causes anxiety about falling asleep. If you are startled awake because of the jerking, then you may become fatigued and worried about going asleep, thus increasing the chances this will happen, and increasing the sense of dread.
At any rate, this seems to be normal, and you should not worry about it. Just relax and continue trying to get to sleep.
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∙ 15y agoThey say it could be because of neurons expressed extra neurotransmitters as your body goes into the paralyzed state of sleep (keeps you from acting out your dreams and keeps you still). There are different stages of sleep and the twitching usually occurs in the first few stages. Relax. Many people also say that have been "jolted" awake. This has been an Andy @ Jason answer
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∙ 14y agoWhile your falling asleep, your muscles continue to slowly relax, until you reach REM sleep and your body is effectively paralyzed (called REM Atonia). While you are in the pre-sleep stage, sometimes your brain becomes aware that it is falling asleep, and tries to wake up. When this happens, your brain tries to regain the use of your limbs, so you might feel a sudden shock while your legs twitch. On a related note, some people have a condition where they have trouble relaxing their muscles and can't sleep, which is called Restless Leg Syndrome.
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∙ 9y agoAbout 70% of people experience this as they fall asleep. The muscles suddenly contract and usually cause people to wake up. This phenomenon is called hypnic jerk. The cause remains unknown.
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Why Body shake when asleep?
sleep apnea?
Why do you fall asleep?
your body gets tired
How long does it take a human body to fall asleep?
It takes the average person seven minutes to fall asleep
How do you keep a dog up when it is about to fall asleep?
make a loud noise shake him/her pick him/her up and put them on their feet
What is the difference between fall asleep and fell asleep?
Fall asleep is future tense Ex. I am going to fall asleep. Fell asleep is past tense Ex. I fell asleep.
Which of these neurotransmitters works to inhibit body processes affect your mood and help us fall asleep?
Endorphins are the neurotransmitter that works to inhibit body processes. Endorphins also affect mood and help people fall asleep.
Is it normal for my leg to fall asleep for no reason?
yes, it is natural for your leg to fall asleep. This is normally caused when you have been lying down/sitting down for a long time, since you have had no exersize for a long period of time and can suddenly make your legs fell like they are not need, so they fall asleep. if you get up and shake your legs about and walk on them alot the they should wake up
You fall asleep whenever you stop moving for a period of time why is that?
A person may fall asleep if they stop moving if they are very exhausted or sick. The body needs rest on a regular basis and when a body is very tired, they may fall asleep as soon as movement stops.
Do animal body parts fall asleep like human body parts do?
No, animal body parts do not fall asleep in the same way that human body parts do. The phenomenon of "falling asleep" typically refers to the temporary loss of sensation or tingling that humans experience when a nerve is compressed. While animals may experience similar sensations if a nerve is compressed, they do not have the same concept of falling asleep as humans do.
Why does your head flop when you fall asleep?
It is because your brain has swithced off and your body is frozen.
Can the babies on Mario kart wii fall asleep?
They cannot fall asleep.
Why cant you fall asleep after being unconscious?
If you fall asleep , you can lapse into a coma.
