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Dream meaningDreaming about falling
Often felt right as you are falling asleep, sometimes with a sudden jolt.
Common interpretations
- A common reading is feeling insecure or unsupported in some area of life.
- Some connect it with letting go of control.
- The sudden jolt (a hypnic jerk) is a normal muscle twitch many people feel as they drift off.
Questions to ask yourself
- Where in your life do you feel you are losing your footing?
- Were you scared, or calm, while falling?
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