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Hypnic jerks — also called sleep starts — are sudden, involuntary muscle contractions you may experience as you are falling asleep.

  • They can range from small twitches to convulsions, causing you to sit straight up in your bed
  • Up to 70% of people experience hypnic jerks.

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