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Dreaming About Falling
What it means
Dreams of falling are among the most common, and often surface during stress or big change. They're frequently read as a sign of feeling out of control, unsupported, or afraid of letting go of something.
In more detail
The drop itself usually matters less than what surrounds it. Falling can point to a worry about failing, a loss of footing in work or a relationship, or simply a body relaxing into sleep. Landing safely, or waking before impact, is normal and not a cause for alarm.
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