Why cant i run in my dreams? backwards is a little faster?

Question

The faster i try the slower i run.... its horrible when you are trying to escape an enemy or a crazy psycho.... Then i started walking backwards really fast... it worked.. but why cant i run? It feels like im in super deep water and theres forces holding me back!!!!! ???

Answer 1

To dream that you are trying to run but cannot make your feet move as fast as you want them to, signifies lack of self-esteem and self-confidence. It may also reflect your actual state of REM paralysis while in the dream state.

Answer 2

When I was married to an abusive man I used to have dreams where I was trying to hit him, but no matter how hard I punched him the hit was always slow and worthless, and he would just laugh at me.  Also, I couldn't run fast enough to get away from him.

I divorced him almost 3 years ago, and I've never had those dreams ever since.

I think it was a reaction to my believing I was powerless and he was powerful.

Answer 3

You are having breathing problems as you sleep.

Answer 4

i think that is normal, i can never run in dreams...ive never tried backwards, maybe that would help...but i have dreams about psyhcos chasing me all the time, and i never can run...don't get all upset about it.

i really don't think you need a dream interpreter or a websight...there is NO reason you can't run, you just can't.