Question: what does it mean when you feel like you're falling in a dream?
Answer: Hypnic jerk, also called hypnagogic jerk, is a normal reaction that can be caused by anxiety, caffeine, a dream, or discomfort of sleeping. A hypnic jerk is the feeling triggered by a sudden muscle twitch, causing the feeling of falling while sleeping or dreaming. ... About 70% of people have experienced hypnic jerk.