Why do we feel pain in our dreams?

Question

I mean apart from emotional pain, physical pain as well...

Thanks for any answers.

Answer 1

I haven't felt physical pain in dreams, but yes, they get very much like real at times

Answer 2

it's probably a subconscious fear

Answer 3

no i do not think so but i once smelt something a real bed smell in my dreams

Answer 4

it depends on the dream your having....its not really normal to feel pain in your dreams unless its about one of your problems maybe?

hmm...

Answer 5

Dreams are the closest thing to reality for us. We feel as we'd feel in a concious state.