Why is it when your in a nightmare you cannot escape it?

Question

is there anyway of getting out of them?

and its just an average night

Answer 1

it wouldnt be a nightmare if you could stop yourself being scared

Answer 2

because you sleeping heavily...

Answer 3

my mom happens 2 be a sleep technician so i know alot about this stuff.

the reason y is cuz ur in the third stage of sleep. its the heaviest stage of sleep so ur so deep in sleep u cant wake up, i guess.

Answer 4

Ate too much cheese before bed!

Answer 5

marriage ?   it is difficult im told.