It's because your real-life body is under covers and they're impeding your movement.
Normally your body is paralysed when you sleep by the peribrachial area of the brain. It's largely the effect of one neurotransmitter (Acetylcholine). This has a pathway to the back of the brain stem where there are two little lumpy things called superior colliculi. These are the things that allow you to track your vision while you're awake. It's also the cause of REM (rapid eye movement) while you sleep because they're going on overdrive and your eyes are tracking constantly.
Sometimes the brain doesn't do what it's supposed to and you either remain paralysed for a short period while awake or, in your case, aren't fully paralysed while asleep. It's quite common and is the reason people often feel they're running through treacle in dreams.
Lol you are too smart. I always wondered why in my dreams I hit only as hard as a feather and run as fast as a slug. I am literally going to think of a fighting dream tonight but not get under the covers. Maybe I will think of a foot race or sport related and put it to the test. I am tired of losing in my dreams.
Heh! Careful there's nothing you can kick. I get more knocks and bruises in my sleep than I do when I'm awake. I think I'm a sleep ninja, and kind of a bad one. And not bad in the good way. :P
Is it normal im weak in my dreams
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It's because your real-life body is under covers and they're impeding your movement.
Normally your body is paralysed when you sleep by the peribrachial area of the brain. It's largely the effect of one neurotransmitter (Acetylcholine). This has a pathway to the back of the brain stem where there are two little lumpy things called superior colliculi. These are the things that allow you to track your vision while you're awake. It's also the cause of REM (rapid eye movement) while you sleep because they're going on overdrive and your eyes are tracking constantly.
Sometimes the brain doesn't do what it's supposed to and you either remain paralysed for a short period while awake or, in your case, aren't fully paralysed while asleep. It's quite common and is the reason people often feel they're running through treacle in dreams.
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Lol you are too smart. I always wondered why in my dreams I hit only as hard as a feather and run as fast as a slug. I am literally going to think of a fighting dream tonight but not get under the covers. Maybe I will think of a foot race or sport related and put it to the test. I am tired of losing in my dreams.
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Heh! Careful there's nothing you can kick. I get more knocks and bruises in my sleep than I do when I'm awake. I think I'm a sleep ninja, and kind of a bad one. And not bad in the good way. :P
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Lol ha, good one. Sorry about the pressure but I read the same posts as you lol. Keep up the great responses.