Read this if you're worried about jolts or "brain zaps" when falling asleep!

[ViniH]

I've had Hypnic jerks a few times in the past. It has never struck me as odd though, I just jolt to full wakefulness in a moment of panic, realise a few seconds later that it was a "dream" (feels the same as waking up during a long fall in a full REM sleep dream) and go back to sleep.

[teez]

well i had my first hypnic or whatever there called wednesday night,,and now i know why how cool,,,thankyou