Decoding the dream of 'falling from a height'

Scientists call this phenomenon myoclonic, which usually occurs during sleep. When sleeping, the respiratory rate suddenly decreases, the brain thinks that the body is about to die, so it sends out an impulse to wake up the whole body.

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While you are drifting off to sleep, have you ever had the feeling of stepping into a void or falling from a great height and then suddenly waking up?Scientists call this phenomenon myoclonic, which usually occurs during sleep. When sleeping, the respiratory rate suddenly decreases, the brain thinks that the body is about to die, so it sends out an impulse to wake up the whole body.

Myoclonic is a normal physiological phenomenon, not caused by disease. It is similar to hiccups or cramps during strenuous exercise. Thisis an involuntary, rapid muscle contraction, often characterized by a movement similar to that of an electric shock.

This behavior is often uncontrollable. After falling asleep, the brain mistakenly judges that you are about to fall from a height, so it activates an instinctive reaction of muscle contraction to maintain balance, so the body will produce strong vibrations. That is the cause of the feeling of suddenly stepping into a void that occurs in dreams.

About 70% of people have experienced this. IfOccasional myoclonic seizures are normal. But if they occur frequently and repeatedly, you should be careful. Basically, they are caused by the following:

Too tired

High daytime pressure and excessive mental stress can cause this phenomenon.myoclonicYou need to pay attention to rest and relax more.

Calcium deficiency

Low blood calcium can cause over-excitement of nerves and muscles leading to convulsions.

Weak liver and kidney

If the convulsions are not intense but quite frequent, in Oriental medicine the diagnosis may be due to weak kidney function and insufficient blood and energy.

According to experts, the phenomenon of seizures occurring randomly regardless of the cause is not a cause for concern. But if you do not like this feeling or are obsessed with falling from a height, there are some ways to minimize this phenomenon. For example, gCut down on coffee, plan your daycomplete the daily tasks, kControlling stress levels and sleep patterns may reduce sleep seizures.

According to VNE