I dont know if this is just me or if anyone else is the same, but for some reason my emotions are heightened in a dream.

For instance, in the case of fear I have noticed that some really stupid and seemingly normal things have the ability to frighten the life out of me. I remember in one dream I looked at a very tall building and was terrified by its height, whereas in waking life I don't have a fear of heights.

In the case of anger I have noticed that some people I know might insult me with a smug remark and instead of answering back with a witty reply I'll wake up kicking and thrashing at thin air.

So my question is, has anyone else experienced the same and if so do you know what causes these sudden bursts of emotion?