Why Do We Twitch in Our Sleep?
Some say it's just your brain's way of making sure your body's still functional before you fully conk out. Weird but true!
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Most likely, it's your brain misinterpreting muscle relaxation as a sign you're falling, so it sends out a jolt to 'catch' you.
It's called a hypnic jerk! Basically, your muscles twitch as your body transitions from wakefulness to sleep. Kinda like your body's 'are we sure we wanna sleep?' check.
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