Insomnia

[Guest]

For the past week just as i start dozing off i get one of those "jerks" that just wakes me right up. And also feel a little knot in my stomach and maybe slight harder heartbeat at the same time. This goes on thru out the whole night just about. I have had some sleep each night, maybe an hour or two but thats it. Never had it like this before. I have had trouble in the past getting to sleep but nothing like this. I'm a little scared. And just to let you know, i have had some stress for a while. Thanks for your help...

[Guest]

a few muscle jerks as one goes to sleep is common and usually not a problem. If it is worse than this than periodic limb movement disorder could be considered. However a full sleep study is needed to diagnose that. Also, stress can makes these worse as can caffeine and alcohol.
[quote] For the past week just as i start dozing off i get one of those "jerks" that just wakes me right up. And also feel a little knot in my stomach and maybe slight harder heartbeat at the same time... [/quote]