Why is it much easier to fall asleep horizontally (laying in a bed) than vertically (sitting in an airplane seat)?

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Why is it much easier to fall asleep horizontally (laying in a bed) than vertically (sitting in an airplane seat)?

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When sitting up you are still engaging certain muscles, restricting you from relaxing enough to sleep 🙂