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2nd time in 3 yrs as i recall i got this falling dizzy sensation and my body jolted when i was falling back asleep after getting up. my whole body just felt weird. and fell back asleep. lots of stress lately. no hx of seizures.on klonopin for anxiety?

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This sounds like a hypnogogic jerks. They're strong, sudden, and brief contractions of the body that occur just as you're falling asleep that cause a sudden wake with a jolt and a jerk of the body. Hypnogogic jerks are common. Research suggests up to 70 percent of individuals experience these contractions. It isn’t a serious disorder. It’s unlikely to cause any complications or side effects.

Answered 11/30/2021

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Intermittent episodes of shock-like jerking can occur as folks fall asleep, and this can be a relatively normal phenomenon, but jerking in the midst of sleep, "Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep" is a pathological expression of myoclonus, and can disturb sleep cycles. Talk to your doctor about possible overnight sleep study to evaluate further.

Answered 11/27/2021

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