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2. Hypnic jerk - Wikipedia

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   Hypnic jerk. A hypnic jerk, hypnagogic jerk, sleep start, sleep twitch, myoclonic jerk, or night start is a brief and sudden involuntary contraction of the muscles of the body which occurs when a person is beginning to fall asleep, often causing the person to jump and awaken suddenly for a moment. Hypnic jerks are one form of involuntary muscle ...

3. Too anxious to fall asleep? Try these 4 tips - AOL

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   Create a routine. Routines can help reduce anxiety, and having a calming one at night also makes for good sleep hygiene. Stick to a regular sleep schedule by going to bed and waking up at the same ...

4. Sleep paralysis - Wikipedia

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   Sleep paralysis is a state, during waking up or falling asleep, in which a person is conscious but in a complete state of full-body paralysis. [1][2] During an episode, the person may hallucinate (hear, feel, or see things that are not there), which often results in fear. [1][3] Episodes generally last no more than a few minutes. [2]

5. Doctors Say This Type Of Noise Is Best For Deep Sleep - AOL

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   There are many types of noise to help with sleep. The big three in sleep sounds are white noise, brown noise, and pink noise, but there are many other noise types, including purple noise, gray ...

6. Do you fall asleep with the TV on every night? Here's what ...

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   Extreme volume or light changes, such as an explosion on a TV show, can startle us awake, disrupting our sleep. What you watch before bed may also impact how well you sleep, says Carmona. Content ...

7. Microsleep - Wikipedia

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   Microsleep. A microsleep is a sudden temporary episode of sleep or drowsiness which may last for a few seconds where an individual fails to respond to some arbitrary sensory input and becomes unconscious. [1][2] Episodes of microsleep occur when an individual loses and regains awareness after a brief lapse in consciousness, often without ...

8. Sleep deprivation - Wikipedia

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   Treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy, caffeine (to induce alertness), sleeping pills. Sleep deprivation, also known as sleep insufficiency[ 2 ] or sleeplessness, is the condition of not having adequate duration and/or quality of sleep to support decent alertness, performance, and health. It can be either chronic or acute and may vary widely ...

9. Racing thoughts - Wikipedia

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   Racing thoughts, also referred to as "racing mind", may prevent a person from falling asleep. Chronic sleep apnea and prolonged disturbed sleep patterns may also induce racing thoughts. Treatment for sleep apnea and obstructive airway disorder can improve airflow and improve sleep resulting in improved brain and REM function and reduced racing ...