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Why Nervous System Hyperarousal Keeps Jolting You Awake

1 outlet · first reported by Neuroscience News 7h ago

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  1. 7h ago
    Neuroscience News indie
    Why Nervous System Hyperarousal Keeps Jolting You Awake

    Ever jolt awake with a racing heart just as you drift off? A study in PLOS Mental Health reveals that frequent hypnic jerks—or sleep starts—are not simple muscle twitches, but markers of anxiety, insomnia severity, and nervous system hyperarousal.

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