Thread: I don't think I like lucid dreaming...

I have lucid dreams multiple times a week. I never tried to have them, it just happens. Im dreaming and I know I'm dreaming. I can control things in my dream etc. but it makes me anxious knowing that I'm asleep. Usually I try to wake myself up, which is uncomfortable and scary. Any advice?

If you can't see the benefits of lucid dreaming, then your last name must be Spears.

ouch. I was just saying it stresses me out to have them, I scares me that I won't be able to wake up, or I'm actually dead. Also, I wake up not feeling as rested as when I dream normally.

Originally Posted by britney

ouch. I was just saying it stresses me out to have them, I scares me that I won't be able to wake up, or I'm actually dead. Also, I wake up not feeling as rested as when I dream normally.

Try to just remember that of all of the lucid dreams you have had before, you have woken up alive after every last one of them.

And as Mini Man said, think of it as an opportunity to have just relax and fun.

Don't worry. You'll be able to wake up. You are obviously a rational person, so I have confidence you will understand this. Yes, you will always wake up from your dreams. If you think about it, it doesn't matter if you are lucid or not--you will always dream!

Where did you get the idea that lucid dreaming means you are dead? Is it something that happens in these dreams, or is it a fabrication of your own mind (or did you get the idea from a certain movie)?

I can say with complete confidence that lucid dreaming has no affect on the quality of sleep. Lucid dreaming has been researched for decades, and no correlation has been found between lucid dreams and sleep quality. The occurence of natural lucid dreamers (they frequently have lucid dreams without effort) also busts that myth. On the contrary, lucid dreamers often put effort into getting into a healthier sleep schedule, making them top-tier as far as sleep health goes.

I know it logical to think that I will wake up. And while I'm dreaming I do remind myself of this, which sometimes help to allieviate the stress, and I admit there have been lucid dreams that I've enjoyed. For some reason though, I'm still tend to be worried about dying in my sleep. I have this irrational fear that I'll remain in this dreamworld forever. This could very well be due to movies I've seen, though I can't put my finger on a certain one. I have no problem staying lucid in my dream, but it's often hard for me to wake myself up. That loss of control scares me.

Originally Posted by britney

I know it logical to think that I will wake up. And while I'm dreaming I do remind myself of this, which sometimes help to allieviate the stress, and I admit there have been lucid dreams that I've enjoyed. For some reason though, I'm still tend to be worried about dying in my sleep. I have this irrational fear that I'll remain in this dreamworld forever. This could very well be due to movies I've seen, though I can't put my finger on a certain one. I have no problem staying lucid in my dream, but it's often hard for me to wake myself up. That loss of control scares me.

If you insist on being irrational, then no one here can help you. You know there's no danger, yet you continue to be fearful. And that's that.

I was going to post in here earlier today, but I had to go cook.

Originally Posted by britney

I know it logical to think that I will wake up. And while I'm dreaming I do remind myself of this, which sometimes help to allieviate the stress, and I admit there have been lucid dreams that I've enjoyed. For some reason though, I'm still tend to be worried about dying in my sleep. I have this irrational fear that I'll remain in this dreamworld forever. This could very well be due to movies I've seen, though I can't put my finger on a certain one. I have no problem staying lucid in my dream, but it's often hard for me to wake myself up. That loss of control scares me.

If you haven't tried this idea, I highly suggest you do try. I find it works most of the time; Fall. Just fall down. For me, everything starts slowing down, and I start feeling my bed. A few seconds later, I'm awake. It may or may not work for you, but you never know.

And about the irrational fear; I take Abra's word's and make them my own.

I am so glad you posted. I am in the same boat. I wouldnt mind lucid dreaming if it was fun. My lucid dreaming is almost always like my life...making it hard to distiguish reality from fiction. Now I have had lucid dreams that were fun, like getting to fly or be a super hero, but when I think I wake up in my house without super powers or flying that to me is scary. Now I am having lucid dreams in layers. I know I am dreaming...wake up and ironically have a "false awakening" and realize I am still yet in another dream...and it repeats until I finally call out in my sleep for my husband to wake me. Are you having similar experiences? If so I would love to chat to compare notes. The replys Ive gotten so far are similar to some of yours...."you should enjoy them....and so on. Thanks.

Originally Posted by drewmandan

If you can't see the benefits of lucid dreaming, then your last name must be Spears.

-_-

Don't worry about him.
Since the whole Lucid Dreaming thing freaks you out, why don't you just think of it as a vacation? No stressful dream control stuff, just sit back, and relax... If you get bored, just calmly think of something to do. It's just some time away from the rest of the world, where you have no responsibilites. n_n

thank you. I'll try that.