Are Hypnic Jerks Ruining Your Sleep?

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Holding Breath
Posted by Ab (Chicago, Il) on 09/30/2012
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I find that holding my breath for as long I can, continuously, helps me to fall asleep when suffering from hypnic jerks. It can be uncomfortable doing this, but I usually knock out after 15 or 20 minutes. Another thing that helps me get past hypnic jerks is sex.



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