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Keep twitching in my sleep

cath_blonde
cath_blonde Posts: 1 Member
in Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
Hi, I hope someone can suggest how to stop this as it's driving me + my partner nuts!
You know the jolt you get when falling asleep? I get this several times while trying to get to sleep, mainly in my leg. I can feel the tension building in it and if I give it a wiggle it sometimes stops me kicking out. My partner says on a bad night I'll be twitching and kicking out several times. I've read up that it can be anxiety driven so am trying meditation and lavender oil, but would be grateful for any other advice! Thank you...

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  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,401 Member
    You might take a look at your magnesium intake, maybe supplement if it's low. It's not a panacea, but it helps some people.
  • Lietchi
    Lietchi Posts: 6,998 Member
    Ib would second the magnesium suggestion.

    And, if it's anxiety, perhaps try some breathing exercises in bed right before going to sleep? There are apps where a voice guides you to breathe in and out in a certain rhythm (for example 'Calm' and 'Breathe: relax and focus').
  • claireychn074
    claireychn074 Posts: 1,758 Member
    Have you looked into twitchy leg syndrome? There are various treatments for it so definitely worth looking into.
  • RuatyShackelford
    RuatyShackelford Posts: 21 Member
    I think touching base with your doctor would be beneficial
  • RuatyShackelford
    RuatyShackelford Posts: 21 Member
    edited February 26
    I think talking to your doctor would be beneficial
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,724 Member
    Another vote for the magnesium supplement, it worked for me and for my husband.

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