Is it possible to tell one's real name within a dream?

[Dreamnaut]

Last night during a dream, I gave my real name to a dream character.. "Hi, I am (real name), I am from another Earth, which is different from this one." Have anyone been able to give their real name and continue the dream as before? I read somewhere that it was not possible, but it seems possible with me. Here is the link to the dream in Dreamnaut's Journal:-- http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...40&postcount=6

[Glaw]

I'm watching Waking Life right now and the main character guy wasn't able to tell someone his name.. I thought that was pretty interesting, 'cause I hadn't thought of it before. In my dreams I've never come across a situation where I've had to tell someone my real name, but I have heard other people calling me by it.

[r0bst3r]

This is interesting. Possibly has something to do with DMT (the chemical your brain releases that makes you dream). DMT, like most other psychedelics, are totally ego-slaying. While under the influence you may find it impossible to make any existential statement about yourself or your persona.

[Abra]

Fucking Castenada spread that rumor. Of course, according to him, putting a rock in your belly button at night prevents your dream recall from spilling out. Believe whatever makes most sense to you.

[Hukif]

I don't get why that would make you unable to continue the dream... I just, don't get it, just a rumor <.<

[Shift]

Yup, I've actually said my name before and also introduced myself to dream characters without a hitch. This sounds like (yet another ) utterly stupid dream rumor.

[Dream scientist]

Fucking Castenada spread that rumor. Of course, according to him, putting a rock in your belly button at night prevents your dream recall from spilling out. Believe whatever makes most sense to you. That's hilarious! Who would believe that!?