Why do we jerk awake while falling asleep?
It takes 15 to 20 minutes for most adults to fall asleep. During that period, an odd sensation can occur which about seven out of 10 of us experience: bedtime twitches.
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It takes 15 to 20 minutes for most adults to fall asleep. During that period, an odd sensation can occur which about seven out of 10 of us experience: bedtime twitches.
When you drift off to sleep tonight, don't worry if your body suddenly twitches. It's a strange feeling, but about 7 out of every 10 people experience it. Why do we jerk awake while falling asleep? Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has the startling answer.
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