What is considered a "Lucid Dream", something that is so real you don't know its a dream until you wake up? |
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I hope to gain much info about dreams, what they mean, how to control them, and the science behind them. I look forward to reading the posts because I do not have the answers, but i'm sure there will be some experts here! |
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What is considered a "Lucid Dream", something that is so real you don't know its a dream until you wake up? |
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The definition of a lucid dream is that you are aware you're dreaming. Nothing more. |
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Thanks, i can do that. I can see signs that tell me its a dream and i can also control what i do and say in my dreams most times. |
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People tend to call that a natural lucid dreamer. Most people are not natural lucid dreamers and very rarely have lucid dreams, if ever. Actually, many people don't even realize it is possible to know that you are dreaming. You are very lucky to be a natural and it is great you are want to learn more and appreciate it! We are happy to have you as part of our community. We may have a lot for you to learn but you would be surprised by how much us non naturals can learn from you too. |
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Thanks for the reply and the info. Sometimes when i take too much control over my dreams, instead of just going with the flow, they fall apart and i wake up. Its like the people in my dreams know i'm in control and realize it? You ever experience that? |
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Last edited by DarkPassenger; 08-13-2016 at 05:17 AM.
No problem I'm glad I can help! Typically, if you expect to wake up that is what will happen. Maybe one time you took control and coincidentally woke up and now that is what you expect. If you are confident that you won't wake up you should be able to stop following the dream plot. When I become lucid I can often get a half hour or more before I wake up. |
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Last edited by MadMonkey; 08-13-2016 at 05:49 AM.
Thanks Mad Monkey, I'm not doing crazy superhuman things in my dreams, just altering the narrative by asking others serious questions or just taking actions instead of just observing or viewing it like a movie, you know what i mean? |
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There have been other times when i'm having a dream and I don't enjoy it. I know i'm dreaming and I want to wake up/end it. It is a physically/mental hard thing to do. Is that what is considered "Sleep Paralysis"? |
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I get what you mean. It can be fun to see where the plot goes after becoming lucid. You should be able to do that without waking up. You can also completely ignore the plot and do somethibg else you are more interested if that is what you want to do. |
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I've experienced this multiple times, The dream is over, but i feel paralyzed, its like "limbo' between a dream and being actually awake. I try to mentally move my limbs which is very hard, but it is the only thing that will break me free. Sometimes it can last which seems a minute or two, it is a horrible feeling to be in. |
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I have also had "false awakenings" like i'm getting ready for work, the normal routine and i go to the bathroom to brush my teeth. The sink is filled with long black hair, what is this i say, this shouldn't be in my apartment? My GF is a blonde, i guess this is what you guys consider a "dream sign". |
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I see. I myself never really get sleep paralysis so I can't help much. Many users with good intentions, including myself, have spread misinformation on the subject of sleep paralysis over the years. So much so that you will have a hard time finding useful information using the search bar on this site. I went ahead and found some information for you. |
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Last edited by MadMonkey; 08-13-2016 at 07:36 AM.
I'm going to start a dream journal. One re-occurring sign that lets me know that i'm dreaming is my younger brother. In my dreams he is always much younger than in real life (he is 28yrs old right now). |
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Last edited by DarkPassenger; 08-13-2016 at 08:20 AM.
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