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13 Apr 15
23:30
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Anyone ever had this?
I've had this when extremely tired, every time I was dropping off I felt strongly like I was falling. It was actually damned scary
I've had this when extremely tired, every time I was dropping off I felt strongly like I was falling. It was actually damned scary
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http://io9.com/5895375/why-does-falling-asleep-sometimes-feel-like-falling-down
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Certainly I've only had it maybe a couple of times when really exhausted, I wouldn't recommend it. I had a cycle of dropping off, horrifying feeling I was falling into the bed, waking up in a panic, then doing the same again.
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I was sent home from work today for passing out and being unconscious for 3 to 4 minutes. It has never happened before I was on a first aid course and for a few seconds everyone thought I was taking the pi55.
It scared me I came around and had no idea that I had been out. |
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are you sure you're not starting to have panic attacks , are you stressed out , I have them all the time & are extremely scary , you lose all oxygen for a moment & your head just Zings out , literally feels like you're dying for a minute or two .. but I just moan a lot
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Had that sensation a few times JC but then again I'm getting old.
 Paddy have you started a diet or stopped drinking as passing out often occurs when you change your eating or drinking habits although 3/4 minutes wouldn't be the norm, more like 10/20 seconds. |
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@McM
You are probably unconsciously (forgive the pun) worrying about the deficit.  |
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Paddy was back-skuttling the office temp and had a head rush..
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If I was passing out for no reason I'd be seeing the doctor pronto.
Do you drive or cycle or operate machinery? It could easily be fatal, indirectly. |
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I wish I could lucid dream, every time I realise I'm dreaming I wake up
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Get on to Co-codamol for a few weeks, then enjoy your dreams.
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The sense of falling just after going to sleep is called a hypnic jerk. The brain is sending a message to the muscles to rebalance themselves.
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There are a lot of jerks on here.
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they say the falling is a negative ,worries ....insecurity the subconcious warning you of an impending thump ,have a look about you
 had them when I was younger ,total freefall dreams ,waking up very quickly sitting upright with a fright just before a hit the bottom WAS MY SUBCONCIOUS TELLING ME SUMMIT ,yes it was ,a was worrying too much ,working too hard and NOT taking enough holidays . |
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I dreamt that I ate a giant marshmallow last night.
When I woke up I had a sore throat and my pillow was gone. |
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I've had that 'falling' feeling too, but the most scary thing of all when you're tired is that truly horrible 'sleep paralysis' thing. I used to get it a lot back in the 90s during a period of extreme stress. Thank the Lord it's gone away since.
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to S&GC btw |