Are you about to fall asleep and your body suddenly jolts awake? This common, sometimes surprising phenomenon may seem worrying… but it is easily explained and reveals natural mechanisms linked to restorative sleep and peaceful sleep-wake-up.
You’re finally snuggled up under the covers, ready to drift off into a restful sleep… and suddenly, your body jolts as if you’re stumbling into thin air. A strange, sometimes disconcerting sensation that can even wake you up abruptly. Rest assured, you’re not alone in experiencing this slightly unsettling moment. But where exactly does it come from? And more importantly, should you be worried? The answer might surprise you…
These nighttime tremors: a more common phenomenon than you might think

Many people have experienced this at least once. This sensation of sudden falling, accompanied by a jerky movement, usually occurs at the precise moment when the body begins to relax deeply.
The good news? It’s completely natural. Your body is simply switching from « wake » mode to « rest » mode.
Why does our body react this way when we try to fall asleep?