Why Do People Twitch When Falling Asleep?
You're not being possessed, promise! Those twitches are called hypnic jerks, and they're totally normal. Just your brain giving your muscles one last hurrah before dreamland.
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It's just a glitch in the Matrix. Hypnic jerks are common and happen when your muscles relax too quickly. They're annoying but harmless.
It's like your brain is saying, 'Hey, are you sure you want to sleep?' Hypnic jerks happen when your body transitions from wakefulness to sleep. Nothing to worry about!
I've had these since forever. It's like your body does a little dance before finally settling down. Perfectly normal!
Some experts think it's evolutionary. Like, back when we slept in trees, a twitch might have helped us stay balanced. Now it just gives us a mini heart attack.
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