When you fall asleep, your brain goes on a journey. It starts by slowing down and taking a break from the day’s busy thoughts. At first, it feels calm, like when you close your eyes and listen to your favorite lullaby. Then, your brain begins dreaming, which is like having a fun adventure in your head while you're still sleeping.
Examples
- When you fall asleep after a long day at school, it feels like your brain takes a nap while your body rests.
- Your brain might start dreaming about playing video games even though you were just reading a book before bed.
- Sometimes, when you're falling asleep, you feel like you’re floating or being pulled into the floor, this is called a hypnagogic hallucination.
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See also
- Why Do Humans Yawn When They’re Tired?
- Why Do We ‘Dream’ and What Happens in Our Brain?
- Why Do We Remember Dreams Differently in the Morning?
- Why Do We Dream in Color Sometimes and in Black and White Other Times?
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
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