Some of those almost-dying dreams have great adventure and adrenaline-inducing elements, but I must admit that I'm always a bit disconcerted upon awakening from those dreams where I'm actually about to die. I don't think I'll ever get used to the recurring "being chased and shot in the deserted underground level of a shopping mall" dreams. I've never actually died in a dream that I can recall, though, so maybe that process is fun... Eh, I'm not really convinced. But more power to ya if you get a kick out of that sort of thing.