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Re:Perceptual distortions in late-teens predict psychotic sy... by EamonnMR on Wednesday July 28, 2021 @03:38PM (#27988698)
The name for what you're talking about is Hypnic Jerk https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnic_jerk
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Re:Perceptual distortions in late-teens predict psychotic sy... by klipt on Wednesday July 28, 2021 @04:15PM (#27989159)
Also a great name for a person who wakes you up just as you're trying to fall asleep. "You, you hypnic jerk!"
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Re:Perceptual distortions in late-teens predict psychotic sy... by meowface on Wednesday July 28, 2021 @03:40PM (#27988724)
I was going to mention that, but I'm actually not 100% sure if it's the same thing. Maybe it is? Either way, I definitely occasionally experience hypnic jerks and sudden vertigo-ish feelings when I'm right on the edge of falling asleep.
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