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It has happened to me, most often when i'm im falling asleep thinking about stairs, sometiems i'll jerk back awake and then feel like I missed a step.

Originally Posted by Roland

It has happened to me, most often when i'm im falling asleep thinking about stairs, sometiems i'll jerk back awake and then feel like I missed a step.

That's called a hypnic jerk. It occurs usually with hypnagognic imagery, making it seem like you were in a dream that you suddenly awoke from. It's sort of the body's way of 'shaking it out' before sleep, getting rid of excess muscle stress. It can be a pain though if you are already relaxed and on your way to sleep!