Why Your Body Suddenly Jerks as You Fall Asleep — The Science Behind That Strange “Falling” Feeling
It often happens right when everything starts to go quiet. The lights are out. The noise of the day fades into the background. Your body sinks comfortably into the bed, muscles slowly unwinding as sleep begins to take over. Your thoughts soften, your mind drifts—and just as you’re about to slip fully into sleep… Your…