Are there sleep problems related to lucid dreaming

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12-04-2003, 02:56 AM
KtK

Are there sleep problems related to lucid dreaming

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!!
12-04-2003, 03:25 AM
Ginko

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.
12-04-2003, 03:31 AM
urFAVcookie

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 :P
12-04-2003, 04:08 AM
Ginko

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
12-04-2003, 11:47 AM
Lowercase Society

KEEP GOING GUYS! :goodjob: 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.

:cheers:
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12-04-2003, 01:18 PM
Seeker

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!
12-04-2003, 02:39 PM
Lucius

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
12-04-2003, 03:00 PM
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.
12-04-2003, 03:02 PM
Seeker

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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!
12-05-2003, 02:37 AM
KtK

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!!
12-05-2003, 03:56 AM
urFAVcookie

take naps!
12-05-2003, 09:51 AM
Lowercase Society

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.

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Lying face up on the floor of my vessel, i marvel at the stars, and feel my heart overflow.[/b]
12-06-2003, 10:58 PM
KtK

Nap? What's a nap?!
12-07-2003, 12:07 AM
urFAVcookie

umm try a "power nap" :P