A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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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