why is it that when I try to run away in my dreams, I move really slowly?

Question

and really never end up getting anywhere?

Answer 1

A dream about running, is a dream about getting somewhere or getting to a conclusion of something. Try to think of the things that were surrounding you, where were you? Were you running away or running to something? Any colors present? were you fearful, or determined?

The fact that you felt like you were running, but you were moving slowly could mean that in your awake life, you are expending a lot of energy doing things, but doing them wrong OR inefficiently and you notice it's not getting you anywhere, or if you are getting somewhere, it's at a frustratingly slow rate.

Your subconscious is telling you to be patient with yourself and your abilities, and think or research about better ways to do things rather than just diving in before you know the best way.

Answer 2

Because at the brain functioning level you are dreaming that brain function that controls your gross motor skills like running aren't functioning. Some people take medication and if they dream of moving a certain way they move that way.

Answer 3

That happens to me as well sometimes, and according to www.dreammoods.com

Slow Motion
To dream that you are moving in slow motion, signifies that you are presently going through a hard time and experiencing great stress in your waking life.

Cheers! ;)

Answer 4

It happens to me too. Go to B&N and grab a dream book and look it up. Those books are very cool and informative.

Answer 5

Your dream-self is out of shape. Try exercising in your dreams more often.

Answer 6

better then mine. i run in the same spot without moving.

Answer 7

IT SEEMS TO ME YOU MAY HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT RUNNING AWAY IN YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND AND YOU ARE BEING QUESTIONED WHY ? WHY ? WHY ? AS YOU ATTEMPT TO RUN !! RUN !! RUN !! MAKING IT A REAL CHORE TO MOVE