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A television doctor has discussed a frightening phenomenon that many people encounter while in bed. Dr Amir Khan, who previously worked for the NHS and frequently features on This Morning and Lorraine, revealed he had been approached by Instagram followers after sharing details about hypnic jerks - the sudden jolting sensation that occurs just as people are drifting off to sleep. The medic went on to explain sleep paralysis and its causes. ‌

He said: "Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night and felt like you couldn't move your body? It's scary, right? Well, that's called sleep paralysis, and it happens when your brain wakes up before your body does. ‌

"During REM sleep, that's the bit where you dream, your muscles are temporarily switched off, so. Don'

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