Is it dangerous to be startled out of your sleep?
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November 16th, 2009
Most of the time when I wake up in the morning/ afternoon, it’s from being startled. A loud noise, a dream, etc. My heart pounds (which is my main concern).
Is this something to be concerned about when it’s pretty much every day?
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No.
Edit: Unless of course you are 85 years old with a heart condition… ;-)
I think that’s the only answer I need, you being a doctor and all :)
Isn’t that the prime function of a damn alarm clock?
@faye Yes, I’m just wondering how healthy it is.
~It also depends on what startled you out of your sleep…
I don’t think it’s dangerous (especially if @shilolo says it’s not!), but if it’s annoying, why don’t you try one of those alarm clocks than can come on gradually? I know that waking up like that would make me really jumpy!
On the rare occasion that my husband’s alarm clock beats our daughter to waking me up, I have to peel myself off the ceiling. It is an excellent way to make sure my reflexes are still up to par.
@fireinthepriory
I have to vouch for an alarm clock like that too. I had one that did that at home because I hated being startled awake. I’m not sure if it was unhealthy, but it did cause my heart to pound and it was not pleasant. The current clock I have actually has a quiet high-pitched alarm but it seems to work every time. Actually getting out of bed is where I have the problem…
No. As long as it’s not a daily experience over many years.
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