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Why You Can’t Scream in Dreams (And What It Reveals About Fear)

unable to vocalize during nightmares

People can’t scream in dreams because their bodies are paralyzed—so what happens when the brain’s safety switch fails? The answer could change how you see fear forever.

Categories Recurring Dreams Tags fear processing, REM sleep, sleep paralysis Leave a comment

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