What causes hypnic jerks?
Hypnic jerks can be the outcome of many things including caffeine, stress, anxiety, tensions etc. Some doctors say that it happens when we fall into the first stage of sleep too quickly due to exhaustion and strenuous activities.
This waking up suddenly is accompanied by the feeling that you’re falling down in the void. This also happens due to lack of rest. Do not mistake hypnic jerks as the sudden bopping of head when you drift off to sleep while working or sitting.
What are the effects of hypnic jerks?
Well, they don’t harm you with any serious issues but it will leave you sleepless and leave you more exhausted. The worst that can happen due to this is you might fall out of your bed and hurt yourself externally.
