Yes that’s pretty much the question…been curious considering I haven’t fallen out of bed since I was like 4.
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The subconscious body still monitors touch – hot / cold, pressure, etc. and adjusts. We have nerve response in our extremities that’s a bit like whiskers on cats – it’s called proprioceptive touch. It’s how you know how far away from the wall you are without touching the wall, it’s how you can go around the corner without (usually) bumping into the corner, it’s part of how you can go up and down stairs without really paying total attention… it’s still active while you’re asleep. If you roll toward the edge you’ll sense that edge and adjust. When dreaming, the body paralyzes the large muscle groups so you are less likely to act out the dream which helps you not fall out or walk or shout etc…
This works best when not under the influence of medications or altering substances…
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