Falling Feeling: What it called?

[Wm777]

Last night when I was praying myself to sleep, I had one of those moments, which is kind of like a sudden feeling of falling forward in a split second. It’s a common experience that usually wakes one up, since it snaps you back into consciousness.

There’s a psychological term for it, but I cant remember what it is called. Can anyone identify the term?

God’s Blessings to you all!

Wm

 

[Fraevo63]

Hypnic jerk is what it’s called.

 

[Wm777]

Hypnic jerk

Thank you!!!

 

[TheHolyTrinity]

Lol at least you fall forward, I tend to fall backwards after a rather long slip.