Myoclonic jerks occur involuntarily and can vary in intensity. If you have ever suddenly woken up from unexpected jerky movements of your body, those were likely hypnagogic twitches. However, such movements don’t always lead to awakening. Here are the main reasons why the body might jerk while falling asleep:
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