Thread: The Scary Aspects of Lucid Dreaming?

Originally Posted by tushtush

is the path to achieving a lucid dream typically a scary one?

Not really. When you have you're first LD, you'll become aware that you're dreaming and then probably wake yourself within seconds on account of being so excited. And then you'll be disappointed and frustrated for having wasted an opportunity. Aside from that, it's generally a great experience. Just keep in mind that your emotions have a huge influence on how dream characters behave and the overall tone of the dream. Think positively and everything should be fine.

As for hypnagogic hallucinations during sleep paralysis, try not to expect anything bad to happen. Some people make the mistake of worrying and that usually triggers a frightening hallucination. It may take some getting used to but as long as you don't worry, it generally won't be scary. Once you're able to wrap your head around that, you won't have to worry about the hallucinations any more. I hear things during SP but I usually turn it into music. So again, it all depends on your emotions and how you react to the sounds.

Originally Posted by DawnMarie

I mean nightmares aren't going to hurt you in any way. c:4

Technically, dream characters can leave you convulsing in pain during a dream and even for a few seconds after you wake up. But I doubt either of you wanted to hear that.

Originally Posted by GavinGill

Not really. When you have you're first LD, you'll become aware that you're dreaming and then probably wake yourself within seconds on account of being so excited. And then you'll be disappointed and frustrated for having wasted an opportunity. Aside from that, it's generally a great experience. Just keep in mind that your emotions have a huge influence on how dream characters behave and the overall tone of the dream. Think positively and everything should be fine.

As for hypnagogic hallucinations during sleep paralysis, try not to expect anything bad to happen. Some people make the mistake of worrying and that usually triggers a frightening hallucination. It may take some getting used to but as long as you don't worry, it generally won't be scary. Once you're able to wrap your head around that, you won't have to worry about the hallucinations any more. I hear things during SP but I usually turn it into music. So again, it all depends on your emotions and how you react to the sounds.

Ah, that's good to know! I'll work on convincing myself to relax when it comes to my fears-- I'm not used to ever having dreams go my way, so I better start cracking! Thanks for the information; I already feel less worried. (:

Originally Posted by GavinGill

Technically, dream characters can leave you convulsing in pain during a dream and even for a few seconds after you wake up. But I doubt either of you wanted to hear that.

Ha, I believe it! While I've had neither a vivid or lucid dream before, I have experienced pain and discomfort. Just a month ago, I had a dream I was being hugged so hard that I couldn't breathe! The pressure was rather unpleasant. But yeah, I'll just try not to think about that!