Hello, I'm, 17 years old and I'm wondering why this happens. This usually occurs when I'm asleep , just about to go to sleep, sometimes daydreaming (hardly). It comes out of no where for ex: a finger moves/jerks (usually up) when I had no intention of moving it. No thought at all. Does anyone know why this happens. It's not just finger it could be arm/shoulder, leg. etc
2006-12-09 12:43:50 · 9 answers · asked by uglyvanity 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
My parents dont bother to take me to a doctor. They think it's BS and tell me "it's all in my mind"...but the funny thing is, I'm not sending any signals to brain to move anything!!
2006-12-09 12:51:21 · update #1
Okay, someone said cut down on the caffeine and I would like to say that I drink A LOT of caffeine for my age, I love it, but I'm trying to stop.
2006-12-09 13:00:04 · update #2
It's normal, and known as a myoclonic jerk. Basically, your mind believes you're dying because everything (breathing, sensory response, etc.) is slowing down, so your brain sends a signal to a part of your brain (for me it's usually my legs) and shocks 'em.
2006-12-09 12:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think its anything serious. Sounds like your nerves jerk from time to time... I have what they call Restless Leg Syndrome(RLS)...It's where the nerves in my legs jump making it really hard for me to fall or stay asleep... I've never got it checked out by a doctor but it runs in my family... But it sounds like your nerves are causing your body parts to move involuntarily... If it feels like needles are stabbing you then you should get it checked out... Try cutting down on the caffeine and take a warm bath before you go to sleep and that should calm your nerves..hope this helped..
2006-12-09 12:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by happy2BAlive!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NORMAL.
Your brain has to go through a process to shut down your body so you can effectively sleep and dream..
sometimes a switch gets bypassed so the arm is paralyzed but the finger is still active..
don't stress and Sweet Dreams
2006-12-09 15:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by rynay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing the herky/jerky ?
What you are describing is common with many people and doctors have many different labels to accompany the many guesses for these symptoms.
Many people have realized permanent relief from these symptoms by introducing supplemental minerals into their diet.
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Having said that, I am reminded that minerals are required by every cell in our bodies, both internally and for cell to cell communication
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2006-12-09 13:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-13 05:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could have tourett syndrome, or your muscles are tensing when you are going to sleep. I expirience this all the time day and night. Look tourett syndrom online it really is quite interesting.
2006-12-09 12:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a result of anxiety or nervous system overload or something worse. If you have the means to go to your dr about it so it and if he/she has concerns they will refer you to a neurologist.
2006-12-09 12:47:28 · answer #7 · answered by Nels 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that happens 2 me sometimes when im almost asleep or asleep and i kind of jolt and feel like im falling.
2006-12-09 13:09:26 · answer #8 · answered by redundantredundancy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it's a seizure?
2006-12-09 12:51:18 · answer #9 · answered by Aneesa S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋