
Why do we sometimes feel like we are falling when we fall asleep
You’re peacefully falling asleep when suddenly, you jolt awake as if falling into an abyss. It’s a common yet unsettling phenomenon, but usually harmless. Let’s explore the science behind these sleep disturbances. What Are Hypnic Jerks? The feeling of falling during sleep often comes with a sudden body jerk or twitch, called a hypnic jerk…