Brain shock sensations when trying to fall asleep

[GuamBaybe]

I'm having this problem with my brain that right before I fall asleep I get this weird sensation in my brain that wakes me up again right when I'm falling asleep. The feeling I get is either a falling sensation (not the kind you dream of falling off a cliff or tripping over something then waking up), a "shock" to my brain or like my brain is preventing me from sleeping on purpose. I hope I'm describing it okay.... but it's very frustration because my body is SOOOOO tired but my brain will not let me sleep due to these brain twitches that prevent me from fully falling asleep. Has anyone else had this? If so, does anyone have any answers of what this is? or what i can get tested for or talk to my doctor about? I've gotten an MRI and an MRA done and everything was normal.... I use to have hypochondria before and I've been told by my doctor it MIGHT be due to anxiety but I don't like when doctors say "might be..." I would rather them tell me they don't know so I can ask another doctor...... please help someone!!! :(:(:(:(

[sir2009]

I have a consistent sleep pattern usually 9-10 PM to 7 AM. It just happened recently like two weeks ago for about two days. I went to sleep at 9:30 PM and woke up at 2:00 AM. I could not go back to sleep at all because every time I would fall unconscious or into light dream mode (my dreams coming into affect) a jolt or electric sensation wakes me up followed by a weird surge of energy in my brain and throughout my body. It would happen all night long when I close my eyes to sleep. It went away two days later and I don't know how it went away. Now it came back three days ago and I'm still suffering from it. I got less than two hours of sleep last night. I went to the doctor and he recommended Melatonin and I took one pill (5 mg) and it did not help. Feels like the weird sensation overpowered the pill because I felt the pill taking over but the sensation would still find a way to wake me back up. Anybody can relate to this?

[cubix]

The brain shock feeling is called Brain Zaps. You have to accept them let them be there:) For me i had them for 3 months but i don't feelit that often since they are starting to fade away.:)

[tribefan064]

Yes Marikkan, I can't believe you said that, but that is EXACTLY what has been happening to me!! Like I'm going thru a doorway and hitting the top of my head. I am glad that I am not the only one experiencing this.....I thought I was going crazy! I have found that this sort of thing usually happens most often when I am extremely tired and in need of sleep, or if I have had a very busy day.

[Corey2013]

I get this every.single.night. and it's annoying. Sort of "scares" you awake?  It doesn't hurt but it can still be scary not knowing what's going on with your body. You're not alone in this

[dbone024]

Obviously this seems like it's a newer issue. Doctors know little to nothing, there's very little on the internet. My theory is that it may have something to do with computer and phone screens. Sounds out there I know, but no one in this thread reported dealing with this issue before 20 years ago. There are both people on meds and off reporting symptoms, so that's unclear. But I'm telling you, the way we stare at screens all day, constantly jumping from one thing to the next instantly. It can't be good for the brain. Consider putting them down for while and seeing how you do. Who knows right? I'll try anything at this point.

[dbone024]

I get these as well. I've had both the "zaps" from SSRI withdrawals and these scarier "exploding head" symptoms. I'm currently not on an SSRI and haven't been for over two years. Anyway, they're annoying and scary to be sure.

The BEST relief I have found is drinking a large glass of water directly before bed. Stay away from phone screens and computers for at least 20-30min before trying to fall asleep. Listening to some quiet classical music has seemed to help on occasion. Use deep breaths! The large glass of water, for me, has been the best relief of this bizarre symptom however. You'll have to get up to pee in the middle of the night, but you'll find little trouble (in relation to exploding head symptoms) in falling back to sleep. Hope this helps someone!! I share your pain.

Love.