Sudden reflex while sleeping

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Asked for Female, 28 Years

When i try to sleep, just before the time i m completely slept, there comes a time when i feel a sudden reflex in body. Whole body gets shaken and it feels like i m falling from somewhere or it feels like a sudden current in the chest. It happens just for a second and then i can sleep normally.. Is this normal or what happens. What can be the reason for this.. is it related to our mind?? Stress or tension or what? Please explain.

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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P

Psychiatrist 10 yrs exp Chittoor

It looks like Anxiety

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