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When i close my eyes to go to sleep my body starts twitching and jerking and only stops when i open my eyes again. i am losing sleep?
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No- normal: this is called a hypnogognic effect, often described as falling or twitching: this occurs right before falling asleep. It is harmless
Answered 4/5/2015
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