Hello, This is the commonest misdiagnosis. Hypnic jerks will not have the preceeding spikes in EEG and careful clinical history elicitation will reveal its occurrence only at night. The cause for hynic jerks can’t be located. But hypnic jerks which wakes you up can make you nervous about going to sleep, which may produce another jerk, leading to insomnia and sleepless anxious nights. Treatment: A routine sleep hygiene Easily digestable food in the diet Vitamin deficiencies to be rectified No exercise at night Avoid smoking or drinking coffee or alcohol Meditation, yoga and a positive approach A mind relaxing melodious songs in the dark or anything similar to that. Finally if needed sleep inducing tabs after consulting the Dr. I m wishing you all the best