Why Do We Twitch Before Falling Asleep? | Hypnic Jerks

Why do we twitch before we fall asleep? I did some research and this type of movement is called a hypnic jerk (or hypnagogic jerk). It is a form of myoclonus that is related to hiccups and totally normal! We will explore more about why we have these in this video.

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Sources:
Twitching Before Falling Asleep: What Causes Hypnic Jerks? - https://www.healthline.com/health/hyp...
Myoclonus - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...
Hypnic Jerk: Why Do I Twitch In My Sleep? - https://www.sleepscore.com/twitching-...
What Is A Hypnic Jerk? - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/arti...
Why Do People 'Twitch' When Falling Asleep? - https://www.livescience.com/39225-why...
Why Do People Twitch When Falling Asleep? - https://www.piedmont.org/living-bette...