Posted by Iansf on November 5, 2005, at 19:19:20
In reply to So-called lucid dreaming, posted by Kreedi on November 4, 2005, at 19:56:49
> I've been having dreams (and nightmares) in which I'm aware I'm dreaming. This is not something I've tried to induce but has happened involuntarily quite a lot recently. Could this be meds related, or meds+alcohol induced? I'd like to hear about people's experiences with this disconcerting "lucid dreaming."
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> Kreedi
Lucid dreaming definitely exists, and some people strive to attain it. There are numerous programs and techniques to teach people how to do it. But it happens to most people on occasion - and for some people it happens quite often, even without trying to make it happen. In itself it's not something be concerend about. But if the content of the dreams is distressing or nightmarish, then you might want to find something that puts you into deeper sleep and keeps you there.The people who consider lucid dreaming beneficial recommend you learn to control the dream while you're awake in it, then direct it the way you'd like it to go. If you'd like to try this, you can find all kinds of information on lucid dreaming on the net. If you wouldn't care to try it and the content of the dreams isn't upsetting, there's no need to worry. The lucid dreams aren't harming you. Just let them happen. It may seem weird at first, but gradually you'll get used to it.
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