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[juliaC]

I'm just wondering if this is a peri or meno symptom.

I woke up 3 times this morning with the sensation of falling.  Maybe there were works taking place on underground pipes nearby I don't know.  I'm sure if so it was way less dramatic than it felt while I was asleep.  Or is this a known meno symptom? 

[CLKD]

There is probably a specific name for this condition, which I've had since forever.  I feel as though I am tripping up a kerb  or falling down a slope.

[jaypo]

Happens to me,actually just the other night it happened and I clunked my hand of the bedside table 

[SundayGirl]

It's a very common thing. It happens to my hubby, kids and even the dogs so no, I wouldn't say it's down to peri/menopause.



Not being critical of you personally but...
I really wish women would not assume that everything is down to menopause just because they've reached "a certain age". 

[juliaC]

just to be clear I didn't have a dream of falling.  I just woke to the sensation of/ as if the bed was dropping away from me

[Taz2]

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

[CLKD]

None of which applies to me: currently  .   

[Dierdre]

I usually fall off a kerb! Not peri or menopausal as did it even as a child and always when just falling asleep.

[CLKD]

R U my twin  I fall up a kerb 

[Dierdre]

 

[juliaC]

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

Thanks, I didn't realise this, I was only aware of those with a dream of falling. 

[juliaC]

I usually fall off a kerb! Not peri or menopausal as did it even as a child and always when just falling asleep.

Oh yes I know that one, and I did that as a child too, those pesky kerbs    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]

I found this information about sleep interesting https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/our-services/respiratory-services/rssc/patient-information/symptoms/odd-behaviour-night

Taz x

Thanks Taz