Are there sleep problems related to lucid dreaming

**KtK** · 12-04-2003 02:56 AM

Hi everyone!

I'm new to this board and dabbled in lucid dreaming as a teenager. I am now 25 and do not actively practice lucid dreaming. I am not sure if I ever had a lucid dream but I do know that I can take control of my dreams but not all the time. I do not always participate in dreams, most of the time I feel like I am watching a movie. Anyway, onto my issue. I am having sleep problems. I am wondering if my dabbling in lucid dreaming has effected my quality of sleep. Last night I slept from about 11:00pm to 5:30am but I woke up exhausted and was tired all day. I have been keeping a journal and a connecting factor I have found is that when I "take control" of a dream, I wake up exhausted. I've looked for information on this topic but I haven't found anything that addresses this issue. Any help would be great. I would like to pursue lucid dreams but I need a good nights sleep!!

**Ginko** · 12-04-2003 03:25 AM

I noticed this 2 man. Ever since i started LD, every time iv awoken from a dream i feel a lil more exausted. Same thing with some dreams that arnt even Lucid, ever since i started rembering them, its like my brain rushed into REM.

**urFAVcookie** · 12-04-2003 03:31 AM

i had the first ld i attempted to have last night. the whole day i was tired. i fell asleep in my bio class couple times

maybe its cuz i got up at 3am trying to do a WILD

**Ginko** · 12-04-2003 04:08 AM

Almost fell asleep during US/history class for me. Got home and sayed fuck to my HW and just fell asleep.

Think about the Ironey

**Lowercase Society** · 12-04-2003 11:47 AM

KEEP GOING GUYS!

its totally worth it, and when you have an LD you will feel rested, really rested.
also, think of taking up meditation, it helps relax me TONS.

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open up my eyes, flooded with day light, another sleepless night turns color black and white.[/b]

**Seeker** · 12-04-2003 01:18 PM

I've noticed also that when I have an especially vivid LD, that I am happier and more relaxed the next day.
It is the nights where I toss and get all tense trying that wear me out!

**Lucius** · 12-04-2003 02:39 PM

LDs just give me more energy, even though I wake up about 3 times a night, I never seem tired. Gues I dont need much sleep lol

**Dream-Master** · 12-04-2003 03:00 PM

I don't find LDs tiring.

I would be tired if I only slept from 11:00pm to 5:30am! You just need a little more sleep.

**Seeker** · 12-04-2003 03:02 PM

Originally posted by Dream-Master
I don't find LDs tiring.

I would be tired if I only slept from 11:00pm to 5:30am! *You just need a little more sleep.

Yeah, I've started working overtime. Have to get up around 4:30, really cuts into my REM time!

**KtK** · 12-05-2003 02:37 AM

Thanks for the input...

Maybe I should just getting to bed earlier and try some relaxation techniquies.

I was very relaxed the day after the dream and in a good mood but I was absolutely exhausted!!

**urFAVcookie** · 12-05-2003 03:56 AM

take naps!

**Lowercase Society** · 12-05-2003 09:51 AM

naps!? some people in here *cough* *seeker* have family's to take care of and no persnoal time for naps, but us in high school and college have some time, or more at least.

I'm floating down a river, ours freed from their holes long ago. *
Lying face up on the floor of my vessel, i marvel at the stars, and feel my heart overflow.[/b]

**KtK** · 12-06-2003 10:58 PM

Nap? What's a nap?!

**urFAVcookie** · 12-07-2003 12:07 AM

umm try a "power nap"

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