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The sensation of falling as you fall asleep is known as hypnagogic myoclonic twitch or "Hypnic jerk".
Most experts agree that this is a natural part of the sleeping process, much like slower breathing and a reduced heartbeat. The occurance is well known and has been well documented. However, experts are still not completely sure why the body does this.
There are some theories as to why this happens:
"One is that hypnic jerks are a natural step in the body's transition from alertness to sleep. As you drift off, your body goes through some physiological changes to prepare for a few hours of restoration. Your breathing rate changes. Your temperature may change. And your muscle tone changes, too. Hypnic jerks, the theory goes, may just be a byproduct of that muscular transition."
"Second theory says that, as you slide toward sleep, there's a point at which your muscles really let go. Your brain, which after all did evolve from a reptile brain, interprets this rush of relaxation data as a sure sign that you're falling down. And it tells your arms and legs to thrash around and keep you upright"
What else can I help you with?
What does it mean to dream of falling forever?
Falling can merely represent "falling" asleep, especially if the dream occurs shortly after going to bed. At other times, a filling dream can symbolize feeling totally out of control in some area of life.
Why am i happy when i see he and me kiss each other in my dream?
saw* me and him or he and I or me and it is a desire and it feels real
What does it mean when you dream your running away from a big thunderstorm?
The dream suggests that the dreamer is avoiding some real life situation that feels overwhelming.
What does it mean when you are falling off a huge ladder in a dream?
Something is happening in your real life that you feel is out of your control.
What does a walking turtle represent in a dream?
The dream suggests that the dreamer FEELS as if very little progress is being made in some area of real life.
What does it mean when you dream of people falling from the sky?
As a general rule, other people seen in dreams represent the self, or aspects of oneself. So this is a variation on a falling dream, suggesting that the dreamer feels out of control in several areas of life, perhaps resulting in the loss of respect or high positions. Other common expressions related to metaphorically "falling" might be useful: "slipping up," "in free-fall," "fallen from grace," or "headed for a fall."
What is it called when a dream is real and you think it's so real?
When a dream feels so real that you have difficulty distinguishing it from reality, it's often referred to as a "lucid dream." In a lucid dream, the dreamer is aware they are dreaming and may even have some control over the dream's content. This phenomenon can lead to intense and vivid experiences that feel very lifelike.
What is the most popular dream?
The dream of falling.
What does it mean if you dream about a random guy in your class then start falling for them in real life?
The dream suggests that the dreamer was attracted to the guy before she realized it with her conscious, waking mind.
What does it mean when you dream the world spinning and you're standing still?
This dream suggests that the dreamer feels separate from the community; as if they are an observer rather than a participant in real life.
What are the ratings and certificates for To Dream of Falling Upwards - 2011?
To Dream of Falling Upwards - 2011 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R
What does it mean when a girl post this status saying falling apart?
well it mean that she feels like her relatinship is falling apart(make a move dude!!)or she feels her life is falling apart.
