Everything you need to know about a hypnic jerk + smart hacks to deal with it
Everything you need to know about a hypnic jerk + smart hacks to deal with it
Do you tend to wake up suddenly from your deep sleep as you felt like you are about to fall from a building or a cliff? This means you experienced a hypnic jerk which can be distressing. But, these fool-proof tricks will help you to tackle it.
Written By:
Aishwarya Vaidya
| Updated : September 26, 2018 3:29 PM IST
A strong and sudden contraction of the body that take place when you sleep, causing you to wake up with a start is called a hypnic jerk and can occur in the transition period between the sleep and wakefulness and it can be scary too. A hypnic jerk is also known as sleep starts, sleep twitches, night starts, and myoclonic jerks.
The causes can be attributed to anxiety, intake of caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, when you work out before sleeping, sleep deprivation and so on. Furthermore, you will experience the following symptoms sweating, increased breathing rate and heartbeat, a falling sensation which will be scary and sensory flash. So, consult your expert on if you find it difficult to sleep. Moreover, you can also opt for these natural remedies.
You should meditate: It can help you to calm down, deal with your anxiety and beat your stress. You will notice an improvement in your breathing pattern and will be able to get rid of a hypnic jerk.
You should consume vitamins: You may suffer from a hypnic jerk due to vitamin deficiency. So, eat foods which are abundant in vitamin D3 and B12 like fatty fish, tuna, cheese, egg yolks, poultry, and milk.
You should opt for lavender oil: It possesses soothing properties and can relieve anxiety and stress. It can aid better sleep and can help in stopping hypnic jerks. Add it to your diffuser and you can inhale it and notice the difference.
You should cut down on caffeine: Caffeine acts as a stimulant. It increases the intensity of hypnic jerks and may also aggravate symptoms of stress and anxiety. So, bid adieu to caffeinated drinks.
You should avoid alcohol: It can increase your stress and anxiety, which, in turn, add to your risk of developing hypnic jerks.
You should take a warm bath: It can help you to calm down and can prevent muscle twitches or contractions resulting into hypnic jerks.
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