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Is that feeling of falling and suddenly jolting awake the same thing as night seizures?

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Not usually: Hypnic jerks are a very common experience that occurs at sleep onset and associated with a feeling of falling and jerking awake. They tend to be isolated, not repetitive and not associated with confusion, or strange movement behaviors. Seizures can be serious and should be evaluated if there is a concern.

Answered 6/9/2013

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