This common falling dream could be a health warning: Understanding how hypnic jerks affect your sleep and nervous system |
Many people have had the experience, as the head hits the pillow, of a strong sensation of falling as one drifts off to sleep, accompanied by a sharp “jolt back awake.” Such a moment can put one’s heart in one’s throat, as one’s adrenaline is surging in response to the experience, even though, in point…
