How to have a nightmare

**Vincent Venatici** · 03-31-2012 03:23 AM

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

**ibanezmonster** · 03-31-2012 04:31 AM

B6 gives me roughly a 30% chance of a nightmare, whereas I probably have a 2% chance of one without it. I suggest B6.

**melanieb** · 03-31-2012 05:58 AM

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.

**QuietFox** · 03-31-2012 03:10 PM

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.

**Evolventity** · 04-01-2012 08:59 PM

Meddle with your fears.

**LucidDreamGod** · 04-01-2012 11:46 PM

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.

**Mancon** · 04-02-2012 12:08 AM

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.

**mcwillis** · 04-02-2012 12:49 AM

Nearly every nightmare I have leads to lucidity

**Blunt** · 04-02-2012 01:39 AM

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.