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Every time i go to bed, right before im falling asleep my body suddenly wakes up as if startled. like it wont let me fall asleep. its like its saying oh no dont fall asleep wake up. it happens about 3-4 times before i can actually fall asleep?

Q: every time i go to bed, right before im falling asleep my body suddenly wakes up as if startled. like it wont let me fall asleep. its like its saying oh no dont fall asleep wake up. it happens about 3-4 times before i can actually fall asleep?

: Interesting unusual symptom. Try light exercises before bedtime and soothing music- if it dosent work pl get a check up from your doc. wish you ZZZZs

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Interesting unusual symptom. Try light exercises before bedtime and soothing music- if it dosent work pl get a check up from your doc. wish you ZZZZs

Answered 9/11/2023

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A member asked:

Every time i go to bed, right before im falling asleep my body suddenly wakes up as if startled. like it wont let me fall asleep. its like its saying oh no dont fall asleep wake up. it happens about 3-4 times before i can actually fall asleep?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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