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Sensation of falling while half asleep
juliaC:
--- Quote from: Taz2 on July 16, 2025, 06:16:45 AM ---These are called hypnic jerks. You can either experience them just as you fall asleep or you can wake from sleep with the sensation of dropping through the floor. Can be caused by stress, lack of sleep or alcohol use.
Taz x
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Thanks, I didn't realise this, I was only aware of those with a dream of falling.
juliaC:
--- Quote from: Dierdre on July 16, 2025, 09:17:48 AM ---I usually fall off a kerb! Not peri or menopausal as did it even as a child and always when just falling asleep.
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Oh yes I know that one, and I did that as a child too, those pesky kerbs ;D This seemed different as there was no dream and it happened 3 times, just as I was drifting off each time >:( Not had it before but glad to hear it's commonplace
Taz2:
I found this information about sleep interesting https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/our-services/respiratory-services/rssc/patient-information/symptoms/odd-behaviour-night
Taz x
juliaC:
--- Quote from: Taz2 on July 22, 2025, 05:54:24 AM ---I found this information about sleep interesting https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/our-services/respiratory-services/rssc/patient-information/symptoms/odd-behaviour-night
Taz x
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Thanks Taz
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