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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- What Makes Some Foods Go Bad Faster Than Others?
- Why Do We Need Sleep?
- What are antibiotics?
- Why Do Some People Fall Asleep Easily and Others Struggle?
- Why Do People Talk in Their Sleep?
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