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When i go to bed as soon as i relax my body jumps and i feel as if i am getting a eletric shock threw my body what s can it be?
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Hyping jerk: This hypnos jerk occurs in about 60% of people but many time we don't remember it happening. It occurs when the body and mind are relaxing and is a natural reaction when falling asleep. Can be worse when under stress, with caffeine , or being sleep deprived.
Answered 1/19/2014
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