Why do we sometimes feel like we are falling when we fall asleep?
The sensation of feeling like you are falling when you’re falling asleep is called a hypnic jerk (also known as a sleep start). It’s a common phenomenon that happens when you’re transitioning from wakefulness to sleep, usually in the early stages of the sleep cycle. Here’s why it happens: 1. Muscle Relaxation and Brain Misinterpretation: As your body relaxes … Read more