I dont know anybody that hasnt dreamt about that
2006-12-15 09:01:41 · 7 answers · asked by ..::miriam::.. 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Probably a leftover "race" memory from our ancestry as arboreal primates! The ones who fell and survived would retain the fear of falling, both as a caution (to be more careful when up high) and due to the fear of death. Those who died wouldn't pass on ANY memories (of that anyhow), so that's probably why most people never hit the ground when they dream about falling!
Once humans spent less time in trees, they probably had repeated experiences with falling and fear of heights. This, too, would be passed on to us.
And yes, I"m presuming we ARE descended from ape-like creatures and more advanced homonids. If you believe otherwise, I don't know how you'd explain it!
2006-12-15 09:07:39 · answer #1 · answered by Gwynneth Of Olwen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody has insecurities, and falling in a dream symbolizes the lack of control we have over our lives that everyone fears.
2006-12-15 17:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by kymhayde2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the people that dream about this have a fear of heights and/ or fear of falling
2006-12-15 17:09:58 · answer #3 · answered by bookaholic916 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I know I've had it before. Then I shake really hard and wake up with my heart beating 100 mph. Weird.
2006-12-15 17:06:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very scary.. I have always heard that if you actually hit bottom you never wake up. Thank God I am still falling!
2006-12-15 17:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by River Walker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is a concern their brain is processing.
2006-12-15 17:08:46 · answer #6 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know but i scares the crap out of people
2006-12-15 17:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by chuckysnew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋