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I'm looking to induce a nightmare, because I usually enjoy them once I'm awake. I was wondering if you fellows have found any techniques that seem to increase the chances of having a nightmare. Substances such as B-12 (or is it B-6?) seem to have some effect, do they not? Would a Mnemonic process work?
Also, has anyone tried to intentionally create a nightmare once they were lucid? Did it work?
Any advice/past experience would be appreciated :)
~Vincent
B6 gives me roughly a 30% chance of a nightmare, whereas I probably have a 2% chance of one without it. I suggest B6.
I can think of a number of things that have induced these in me but none are likely techniques.
Frightening images, and confronting personal fears sometimes bring on unpleasant dreams and lucidity, but for me it's always been impossible to choose the nightmare, just realize I am part of one.
I just say to myself: I want to have a nightmare tonight.
And depending on how much I wanted it to be one, I get one.
Meddle with your fears.
I've always experienced more nightmares when I fall asleep in a room that is warmer than I am used to. I've also heard other people say this, and some people have said, spicy food before bed can make you have nightmares.
Think of your fears (Or what you want in the nightmare) and then before bed just think about it and watch videos related to your fears. Auto suggestion is powerful.
Nearly every nightmare I have leads to lucidity :)
The nights I want to be scared, I draw my monsters in my sketch book as I listen to Sci-Fi movie soundtracks. I plan it out before bed and when I get relaxed in bed, I imagine it. The rest plays by itself.
I heard someplace that working out before you go to sleep could induce nightmares :/ Scary movies could also work