It always occurs when im asleep in the middle of class, and that class is quiet, and i burst out spasming....i get funny looks, it IS pretty funny, lol. Its weird...
2006-06-30 03:31:33 · 8 answers · asked by under_score1490 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Oh, yes, this is fun one. What is happening is that sometimes when you are falling asleep, as your heart rate lowers and your muscles relax and your breathing slows, your brain thinks, just for a split second, that you are dying (you can see the similarities). As a "check," your brain sends a test signal to your major muscle groups, causing them to spasm and you to jolt awake. It is more likely to happen if your brain doesn't "think" you should be sleeping- like sitting up at a desk, for example, or if your internal stress levels are high at the end of the day. I know it sounds crazy, but it really is a defense mechanism. If you really were in danger, your body would not react to the test signal, and your brain would go into "fight or flight" mode to try and save your life.
2006-06-30 03:44:55 · answer #1 · answered by Jessie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a counselor and it has been my experience that my patients who have this problem seem to fear the lack of control feeling that lasts for only a moment between consciousness and unconsciousness. Since it hasn't killed you by now I wouldn't worry about it too much. Accepting that you will have it and that its ok may reduce it over time. Ask your MD if you are concerned but most likely its a control issue. Stew
2006-06-30 10:37:53 · answer #2 · answered by Stew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're falling asleep in class, you need to take and change your coffee brands, or cool it with the all-night sex-and-drinking parties! LOL The falling part is where you're slipping off the desk...
2006-06-30 10:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by gokart121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A common interpretation of this is that you are at a time in your life where you feel as though you have no control. It is a typical adolescent dream. It also tends to occur when people are stuck in a situation they fell stuck in (marriage, job, etc.)
2006-06-30 21:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I hate when that happens. I think it has something to do with all of your muscles relaxing just as you are falling asleep.
2006-06-30 10:35:43 · answer #5 · answered by Victoria C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHA yep, it has happened to me plenty of times. I think it tends to happen more often in class for you because you are sitting up and not laying down......I agree, it is kind of weird.....
2006-06-30 10:33:56 · answer #6 · answered by Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha. i get that one or the one where i trip and my leg spasms for a sec. it is wierd. who knows.
2006-06-30 10:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by rogdogg187 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha! yea that happens alot to me. i have no idea why that happens though. hope you find your answer.
2006-06-30 10:34:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋