What Causes the ‘Sinking Feeling’ When You’re Tired?

When you’re really tired, your brain feels like it’s going into slow motion. That makes everything around you seem like it’s moving slower or even sinking. It’s like watching a movie on a very slow playback, everything looks relaxed and calm, but it also looks weird. Your brain is tired, so it changes how you see the world.

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Examples

  1. After a long day at school, everything looks like it's floating and slowing down.
  2. When you're really tired in the morning, your classroom feels like it’s gently sinking into the floor.
  3. Your favorite cartoon seems to be moving slower when you're exhausted.

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