When i fall asleep on car trips it kinda of feels like I’m asleep but Concious at the same time. I can hear conversations, music, etc. why does this happen?
In: Physics
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/you-cant-sleep-while-traveling-because-your-brain-acts-dolphins-180958860/
Basically, when traveling, only half of your brain is asleep. The other half stays alert to any changes etc so that you may be able to respond to anything it views as a threat.
But in a car (instead of in a house) your body also experiences a constant movement (part of highway hypnosis) that makes you sleepy. So it’s easier to fall asleep but your mind still wants to remain partially alert in case of danger.
Your results may vary. I am not a doctor. I cannot answer more in depth questions about why this may or may not be the case for you.
We all have some built in accelerometer too. I don’t wake up at all when I go to sleep in a car, but as soon they slow down I wake right up. Everyone else I know does this too.
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