Why Do We Feel We’re Falling Down From A Height While Sleeping?

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Have you ever woken up after having a dream of falling down or with a “jerk awake” after a distinct sensation of falling down rapidly from a height? If so, you’re not alone. It is not weird either. They’re very common. Up to 70 percent of people experience them occasionally. But, do you know what this occurrence is called or what exactly causes it? Why Do We Feel We’re Falling Down From A Height While Sleeping?

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Here, I have come up with an article that tells you about the sensation of falling down while sleeping. Read more to find out.

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This sensation can be called a hypnic jerk.

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