Why does the human body jerk/shock itself awake sometimes while trying to sleep?
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Not the only cause but, when your body/brain is addicted to alcohol these are too common and it’s quite hellish. You could be absolutely exhausted, sleepy, tired, and anytime your body finally goes into that lull your brain gets scared and jerks you awake. Because it’s a scary event your brain probably releases a bit of adrenaline or other chemicals to keep you alert. So now you’re wired awake again despite being tired a few moments ago. And it takes a good 15-30 minutes to calm down and rest again, but oh ho, another jerk reaction and you’re awake again. Repeat until it’s well into the morning and the only way you can sleep is that your body is completely hammered on alcohol (making you feel “normal”) or you’re so exhausted that the body just passes out. Oh, and if you don’t know what is going on you could go into a panic or get anxious. So yeah, bonus points if you get a panic attack while all this is happening.
It sucks. Might be triggered by traumatic events too.
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