Scared to lucid dream, should I be?

**Segne** · 03-26-2014 08:24 PM

The idea of lucid dreaming sounds brilliant (and too good to be true, I mean, is it really exactly as real as waking life?) but I'm far too scared to try it. I'm scared of... I'm not sure really. Getting "stuck" in a lucid dream (even though I know that's impossible) or going crazy or something. I guess you could say I'm just scared of the unknown. But, seeing as you've all lucid dreamed, I'll ask you first. Is there anything to be afraid of?

**Lucidordie** · 03-26-2014 08:27 PM

No

**dolphin** · 03-26-2014 08:39 PM

If you aren't scared of regular dreams you shouldn't be scared of lucid dreams. The only difference between a regular dream and a lucid dream is that you know that you know you're dreaming in a lucid dream.

**Tygar** · 03-26-2014 08:55 PM

Lucid dreams take place entirely in your own mind. You never leave the comfort of your own brain, or bed. I would recommend you learn as much about the techniques (all provided on this forum) and try it out.

In my humble opinion, it can be better than real life. I can fly like superman in my lucid dreams, just that alone makes it worth while.

**Sibyline** · 03-26-2014 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by dolphin

If you aren't scared of regular dreams you shouldn't be scared of lucid dreams. The only difference between a regular dream and a lucid dream is that you know that you know you're dreaming in a lucid dream.

This! Put music to this, and you've got three chords and the truth.

**sparkley** · 03-26-2014 10:12 PM

You have nothing to be scared of, that's exactly how I was but when I was in the dream I didn't want it to end and I was having fun. Basically by saying that, you're saying you are scared of your own head, but don't be!

**Mismagius** · 03-27-2014 12:14 AM

That's how I've always thought of lucid dreaming, one of those 'too good to be true' things you dream about only to wake up and be disappointed it's not real, only lucid dreaming is.

Like the others said, absolutely nothing to be afraid of. When you start having more lucids you'll be wishing there was a way to get stuck in them, only temporarily, of course though.

And yes, some LDs are as realistic/vivid as waking life

**Soulless** · 03-27-2014 12:25 AM

Lucid dreams can't make you psychotic. The only thing I know of that has a history of affecting someone's brain chemistry to the point of long-term psychosis would be certain hallucinogenics (there are a few potential studies like the long-term affects of certain drugs used for certain mental illnesses). Lucid Dreaming is not a hallucinogen, nor is it something that has been known to alter brain chemistry in any significant way.

**killertwinkie6** · 03-27-2014 01:46 AM

There is absolutely nothing to be afraid of. As of yet, I've only done it a couple of times, and each time was absolutely fantastic.

**AstralMango** · 03-27-2014 01:54 AM

Nothing to be afraid of. You can't really get "stuck" in a lucid dream, but like Mismagius above me said, I'd like to get stuck in one for a while! Lucid dreaming is awesome, can feel more real than waking life, and we can do whatever w want!

So don't be scared.