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Help please! i don't know why when i was falling asleep i felt like my body was being lifted?
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Hypnic Jerk: It sounds like it may of been a hypnic jerk. People feel like they are falling or being lifted. It is common in the population to experience this once in a while. Fatigue, poor sleep, ; anxiety are linked to it. Sleep 7.5 to 8 hrs a night. Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, ; electronics near bedtime. If you experience them often, it may point to a sleep disorder ; a visit to a sleep dr may help.
Answered 5/29/2016
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