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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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How To Prevent Hypnic Jerks
You can reduce their frequency and intensity and improve your sleep at the same time, with a few relatively simple techniques:
- Adopt Better Sleep Habits
- Reduce Your Stress
- Exercise Daily
- Minimize Your Caffeine Consumption
- Avoid Nicotine and Alcohol
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Factors that might trigger hypnic jerks
- Intense exercise at night
- Stress and Anxiety
- Alcohol and caffeine
- Sleep Deprivation
- Uncomfortable position
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